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Thousands of Scotch broom seedlings ( Cytisus scoparius ) are invading Olympia, specifically at a hillside forest near Cooper Crest Park. Working to defend the forest is the Olympia Coalition for …
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The Olympia City Council has signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons for receiving an award from the …
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted 2-1 to approve a 4% raise to Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s compensation on Monday, June 26.
The raise, which takes effect retroactively to January …
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Last Thursday, June 22, the Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the new Rental Housing Registration program with a presentation of recommendations and discussions around inspections …
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Last June 22, the Olympia Design Review Board met to discuss the construction of Nisqually Healing Center as a two-story outpatient medical facility.
According to the staff report , the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/26/23
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The City of Olympia is currently considering an expansion of the 8-year Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program. This optional program offers developers a pass on paying property taxes for …
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The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest!
Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the …
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6/22/23
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Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid and Cultural Access Tax Program Specialist Amelia Layton presented the proposed updates to the lodging tax program, which aim to broaden participation …
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With a vote of 7-2, the Olympia City Council approved on Tuesday the first and final reading of the residential parking ordinance, which among other things, retains the current maximum of 1.5 spaces …
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On Tuesday, June 20, the Olympia City Council approved the allocation of $4.3 million from the city's fund balance of $6.6 million to finance various programs, including the Homeless Response …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/21/23
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Billy Kimbler has been homeless most of his life. Born in 1959 in the small town of Goldendale, he grew up in Yelm.
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Expect closures on State Avenue NE just before Capitol Way and two of Capitol Way’s lanes, including the left turn lane, in Olympia tonight, June 21, from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow morning.
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6/21/23
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In a top-of-the-table match in the Northwest Division of the USL W League and their third time to play against each other, Oly Town FC had a draw with United PDX, 1-1, retaining their undefeated …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/21/23
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I had to be out and about quite a bit last week, so my daughter Nikki and I took the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite places for our lunches.
There are many places in our communities …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/21/23
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Olympia’s City Council is set to approve two resolutions selling city-owned properties on Franz Anderson Road and Franklin Street to low-income home developers to construct 150 affordable units …
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Nearly five years after the debut of the Film, Bumblebee, we are witnessing a fresh reboot for the Transformers film franchise. The reboot follows on the heels of the previous installments that had …
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Submitted by Yongma Lee
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6/20/23
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While considering reducing how much off-street parking developers are required to provide the city found that zero would be the right number. It didn’t start off that way.
The …
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Somehow, this feels worse than that 5-0 loss earlier this week.
In one of the maddest endings in this match week’s USL2, Oly Town FC split the points with Lane United FC at home, 2-2, …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/16/23
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The state is responsible for developing a carbon reduction plan due on November 15, 2023 and providing most of the funding to local projects.
During the Wednesday Transportation Policy Board …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/15/23
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Oly Town FC’s winning streak ended last Friday as they were humiliated by an undefeated Ballard FC away from home, 5-0, as the lads suffered a hiccup on their USL2 campaign at Interbay Stadium, …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/15/23
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