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The housing element of Tumwater’s new comprehensive plan will require the most work among other portions of the plan as city staff would have to consider new state legislations, Planning …
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During the agenda-setting meeting earlier today, Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau reported that 15 more beds are available at the Maple Court homeless …
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The Olympia City Council tackled the proposed rental housing registration and inspection program, which aims to improve housing quality, tenant protection, and education.
At the city council …
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Tumwater is set to update four minor development regulations to clarify certain requirements for manufactured home parks, utilities, buildings along the town center, and industrial buildings over 65 …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/10/23
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The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance relating to electric vehicle parking requirements to ensure infrastructure and accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging for residents on Tuesday.
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Note to Reader: What you are about to read is one homeless man’s account of why he is homeless. This individual consented to the interview and could refuse to answer any question. This is his …
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On Wednesday, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard the Salvation Army's proposal of building a 61-unit affordable senior housing at 821 Fourth Avenue E.
In the narrative, the site is …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/3/23
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Lacey Veterans Services Hub Manager Keith Looker reported the city’s services’ success in serving veterans in the county for the past quarter during an informational session yesterday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/28/23
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At the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Olympia's Community Planning and Development Deputy Director, Tim Smith, presented a report on the development activity in the city, where it processes …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/27/23
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Non-profit TOGETHER! is looking to provide more high school students experiencing housing instability with short-term housing through its Host Homes Program.
Host Homes Program Director Tami …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/26/23
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Olympia’s recent survey revealed what might be obvious to many residents: Homelessness is the top issue cited by respondents, with 85% saying that they are dissatisfied with housing and …
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... "we were so cold one night that I stood on a corner until I had enough money to go get us some food and a hotel room for a night"
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Olympia Joint Plan update.
The county reminded the public in a press …
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7/21/23
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Senior Services for South Sound took the occasion of Tumwater’s celebration of the nonprofit’s golden anniversary to offer a solution for housing problems and seniors who need care.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/20/23
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Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) has acquired Tumwater Inn & Suites, HATC Executive Director Craig Chance told the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, July 18.
HATC plans to convert …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/20/23
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Stan Taylor wants to be homeless.
“I had a good childhood,” began the native of Sacramento, CA. “I had a good family; we did a lot together; I couldn’t have asked for better.”
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Plans to convert the OYO Hotel into long-term housing for seniors and adults with disabilities have now been scrapped as the property has been acquired, Port of Olympia Acting Executive Director Rudy …
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On Tuesday, the Olympia City Council approved two resolutions regarding the establishment, operation, management, and maintenance of a tiny home village project on Franz Anderson Road.
Housing …
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The Olympia City Council has approved a petition to vacate the alley referred to as the old Griswold building off Fourth Avenue between Adams and Franklin Streets that paves the way for a project to …
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Beat the summer heat while saving on energy costs with discounted ductless heat pump systems through the Energize Olympia Program.
According to Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff, …
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