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Tumwater councilmember Charlie Schnieder at the future site of the city's Preserve Park, one of the city's Parks & Recreation Commission's projects. May 18, 2022.
Tumwater seeks parks commissioners
Tumwater is looking for applicants for its Parks & Recreation Commission. Although the city’s press release did not state how many seats they want to be filled, its website reveals that … more
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Sergeant Armando Garcia Jr., Saint Martin's University's America’s Service Heroes Scholarship awardee.
Saint Martin's University proudly recognizes Sgt. Armando Garcia Jr. as the 14th America's Service Heroes Scholarship recipient
Sergeant Armando Garcia Jr., a member of the U.S. Army, was chosen by Saint Martin’s University as its 14th recipient of the America’s Service Heroes Scholarship. The award was … more
Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir assessed the application for a Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) of a residence at 1203 Bowman Avenue NW on Monday.
Olympia hearing examiner considering reasonable use exception for construction of residence at Bowman Ave
City of Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir assessed the application for a Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) for a planned residence at 1203 Bowman Avenue NW, on Monday, November 28. The … more
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Port of Olympia’s real estate director Allyn Roe addresses concerns surrounding the lease for Swire Coca-Cola.
Port staff address concerns on proposed lease of airport land to Coca-Cola bottler
Port of Olympia staff addressed concerns regarding a 95-acre lease in Tumwater for bottler Swire Coca-Cola during a meeting held on Monday, November 28. The Port Commissioners and the public … more
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Olympia Housing Program specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Social Justice and Equity Committee on housing initiatives at a meeting held Monday, November 28, 2022.
Olympia's social justice committee to focus on housing discrimination and better access to housing
Olympia's Housing Program specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Social Justice and Equity Commission on housing initiatives as the commission is eyeing putting together education and outreach … more
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At a meeting held Monday, November 28, 2022, Olympia's Social Justice and Equity Committee started working on the process of evaluating seven proposals for discrimination assessment.
Olympia receives 7 proposals for discrimination assessment
The Social Justice and Equity Commission, on Monday, November 28, received seven proposals for a discrimination assessment, according to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive program manager Tobi … more
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Pudget Sound Estuarium board member Noah Kalb defends the marine center, whose capital budget allocation was cut by a last-minute amendment.
Port makes last-minute budget cut to 2023 capital investment plan before adoption
The Port of Olympia Commission made a last-minute budget cut before adopting its 2023 operating budget and capital investment plan during a meeting held on Monday, November 28. The budget cut made … more
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Olympia is looking for artists for next year's Arts Walk activities.
Olympia searching for Arts Walk artists to do promo
Olympia is making a call out for artists who will have their work featured in the city’s Arts Walk. The city plans to commission two artists to create new, original works of art to be … more
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This image shows Los Angeles International Airport superimposed over the "Central Thurston" site being considered by the state legislature for creation of a new large commercial airport. The circles are shown at radiuses of two, four and six miles from the center.
Proposed Thurston County airport seen to harm wildlife, displace residents and businesses
The proposed new Thurston County airport would harm wildlife and displace thousands of residents and businesses, two experts warned. Cindy Schexnider, a retired Department of Fish and Wildlife … more
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Always the day after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday 2022 is November 26.
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday; community urged to ‘shop small’
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating tomorrow, November 26 as Small Business Saturday. The proclamation, signed on Tuesday, November 22, recognizes local small businesses and … more
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Tumwater planning manager Brad Medrud presented to the city council an ordinance adding a rental housing code to the city’s municipal code.
Tumwater moves to adopt a rental housing code
Tumwater city council agreed to put forward an ordinance adding a rental housing chapter into the city’s municipal code during its meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The new chapter contains … more
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"... the whole purpose of being a landlord is to provide housing and services to people in exchange for rent," writes Priscilla Terry.
County, Olympia seeks testimonies about housing experiences
Thurston County’s Housing Authority and the City of Olympia are asking community members to share their stories about “whether housing discrimination or other barriers have had an impact … more
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County Manager Ramiro Chavez said election data as of press time shows that 55.1% voted to increase elected county commissioners from three to five, while 44.9% voted against the proposition.
County and Port set public hearings on new district boundaries
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) set a public hearing for the proposed five County Commissioners District boundary lines on Wednesday, December 7, waiving the 20-day public hearing … more
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During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, Finance Director Troy Woo said the total General Fund Expenditures as of Sept. 30 amount to $43,513,780 or 64.9 percent of the adopted 2022 Budget.
Lacey’s general spending up by 20% for Q3
Lacey has seen an increase of $7,507,515 in its General Fund Expenditure for the third quarter of 2022 from the same period last year. During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 22, 2022, council members directed city staff to develop an ordinance for the 2023 budget to be considered for adoption on December 6.
Olympia approves 2023 operating budget recommendation
The Olympia City Council has approved the Finance Committee and City Manager Jay Burney's 2023 operating budget recommendation at a meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The city council also approved … more
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Council members Greenstein, Kunkel, and Miller, along with Mayor Andry Ryder voted against an ordinance removing the council from the land use review process.
Lacey city council asserts participation in land use review process
Lacey city council rejected an ordinance removing their part from the land use review process during a meeting held yesterday, November 17. Voting 4-3, this ordinance would have allowed … more
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Olympia senior planner and staff liaison Joyce Phillips briefed the commissioner on the work plan for 2023 during the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Olympia Planning Commission to continue policy discussion on Capital Mall Triangle plan, housing
The Olympia Planning Commission will carry on discussions about policy issues on Neighborhood Centers, the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan, and the Housing Action plan. "These issues often take … more
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Tumwater's sustainability coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood presented to the public works committee an ordinance outlining the city’s compost procurement policy.
Tumwater's looking at steps for a future composting program
Tumwater’s public works committee recommended to the city council an ordinance outlining a compost procurement policy as required by HB 1799 during a meeting held  November … more
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At the Land Use and Environmental Committee meeting held on November 17, 2022, Olympia senior planner David Ginther showed a map showing high concentrations of renters, BIPOC, and low-income households vulnerable to Capital Mall Triangle subarea development.
Capital Mall Triangle development threatens residents’ housing security, says city planner
"High concentrations of renters, BIPOC [black, indigenous and people of color], and low-income households in/near the Triangle subarea" are vulnerable to economic displacement when Olympia redevelops … more
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Lacey’s historical commission agreed to include door handles from the Sears building and two photo albums in the city museum.
Lacey Museum gains photos from Alternative Fuel Fair and shopping center door handles
Lacey’s Historical Commission accepted two acquisitions for the Lacey Museum during a meeting held yesterday, November 16. The first acquisition is the door handles from the Sears building … more
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