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Senior Planner Sarah Schelling discussed the proposed utility box wraps within Lacey Midtown to uphold its branding as an innovative district during the Planning Commission meeting on December 6, 2022.
Lacey opts for 'less industrial' branding for its 'Midtown'
Lacey Planning Commission discussed the proposed utility box wraps within Lacey Midtown to uphold its branding as an innovative district during its meeting on Tuesday, December 6. Senior Planner … more
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Council member Leatta Dahlhoff, a member of the RFA planning committee, defended the merits of forming the Olympia-Tumwater Fire Authority, during a meeting held on December 6, 2022.
Tumwater city council unanimously votes to send RFA decision to voters
The Tumwater City Council yesterday unanimously approved a joint resolution with Olympia, putting the formation of a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) to a public vote. The special election is set to … more
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All seven councilmembers participated in the vote to ask voters to approve a Regional Fire Authority at the Olympia City Council meeting on December 6, 2022.
Olympia city council votes to move regional fire authority proposal to voters
In a 6-1 vote last night, the Olympia City Council adopted a joint resolution with Tumwater to form a regional fire protection authority, its operations and finance plans, including the imposition of … more
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Seven community members, including former Olympia Mayor Bob Jacobs, above, participated in the public hearing for the proposed Regional Fire Authority at the Olympia City Council meeting held December 6, 2022.
Olympia community speaks against RFA: 'Manufactured crisis'
At last night’s city council meeting, Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby opened the public hearing before the councilmembers voted on the joint resolution with Tumwater, which allowed the formation of … more
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The Olympia and Tumwater fire and emergency services infrastructure is the push of the plan for the proposed Regional Fire Authority.
Letter to Olympia City Council opposes proposed regional fire authority
Larry Dzieza sent this to the Olympia City Council earlier today.  Dear Olympia City Council, I believe I have followed the development of the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) more … more
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Olympia's strategic project manager Amy Buckler of the Economic Development Department spoke at the Planning Commission meeting on December 5, 2022. She discussed an update on Olympia Strong, which aims to develop strategies to support the economic strength of the city residents.
Olympia Strong identifies 7 focused areas to develop a strong economy
Olympia's Economic Development Department has identified seven focus areas to help the city develop a strong and inclusive economy over the next 20 years, strategic project manager Amy Buckler … more
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NTPS Assistant Director of Communications Amy Blondin urges groups and businesses in the city to engage in the "Spirit of Giving Back Project" during the Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee meeting on December 5, 2022.
Lacey to continue Spirit of Giving Back project
In their sixth year of partnering with North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) and the Lacey South Sound Chamber, the Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee plans to continue the "Spirit … more
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The Olympia and Tumwater fire and emergency services infrastructure is the push of the plan for the proposed Regional Fire Authority.
Both Olympia and Tumwater city councils to hold public hearings about the proposed RFA tomorrow
The Olympia City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan, which – if approved by the voters – will merge Olympia and Tumwater's fire … more
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During the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee meeting on November 30, 2022, the property owner presented the project overview to build three fourplexes at 500 Deschutes Parkway SW.
Olympia landowner seeking to build fourplexes on Deschutes Parkway property
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on a project at 500 Deschutes Parkway SW with three housing fourplexes. According to the property owner and applicant for the … more
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Karen Reed, a consultant for the plan Regional Fire Authority, updated the public on the new FBC cost. At a public hearing held Monday, November 14, 2022, she presented tables reflecting the lower weights and FBC cost under Option 5. 
Olympia’s worst idea: the proposed Regional Fire Authority
The proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan would eliminate both Olympia and Tumwater Fire Departments.  Olympians and Tumwaterites would, in the future, rely upon a new governmental … more
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One of the three campuses of Northwest School of Innovative Learning (SOIL) is located in Tumwater.
'Kids seem to be a paycheck:' How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system
Donna Green hit her breaking point last summer, six months into her job as the top administrator at the Northwest School of Innovative Learning, or SOIL. more
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Thomas Architecture Studios presented a project proposal for redeveloping a small parcel at 314 Capitol Way North that would connect with the Market Flats apartment building under re-construction. The left image shows the building from the east-west alley; the image on the right shows the buildings viewed from Capitol Way.
Less than a year after fire destroyed three downtown buildings, a new plan would add more apartments there
Less than a year ago, a fire destroyed the Market Flats mixed-use building under construction downtown, as well as its two neighboring buildings. A new plan would add more new apartments and join … more
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This store was temporarily closed after flooding from the roof in the adjoining space swept under the wall separating the spaces. Photo taken December 2, 2022.
Storm-related flood shutters post office, Ace Hardware
Tuesday night's rainstorm is being blamed, at least initially, for the partial collapse of a roof in an empty retail spot in the Capital Village Shopping Center at 400 Cooper Point Road SW shopping … more
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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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