The Thurston County Planning Commission is reviewing the Thurston 2045 code update, a proposal to adjust zoning regulations, housing policies, energy infrastructure, and military compatibility …
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/11/25
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A local development team is proposing to construct a new two-story, 40,000-square-foot medical office building on an undeveloped, forested site at ...
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Members of the Intercity Transit Authority, the agency’s board of directors, elected Lacey Council member Carolyn Cox as their new chair and Sue Pierce as the vice chair on Wednesday, Feb …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved an agreement with South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/6/25
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Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture presented to Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, January 28, early programming and layout plans for a proposed community center.
City staff has narrowed their …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign a $6.25 million grant agreement with the ...
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a new auto repair shop at 114 Lilly Road NE. The repair shop is intended ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/3/25
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A leading designer and manufacturer of pipes and water management products is laying off dozens of workers and shutting down its plant in Olympia.
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. filed a worker …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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2/3/25
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In an effort to ensure the continuity and growth of cultural events in Olympia, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to transition the city's cultural events program from ...
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Beginning February 2025, Olympia City Hall will implement new operating hours for its lobbies and customer service counters.
The facilities are open to serve the public from 9 a.m. …
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The Port of Olympia is considering the purchase of the Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal to house the port’s administrative offices.
Port Executive Director Alex Smith …
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The unemployment rate in the Olympia-Tumwater Metropolitan Statistical Area slipped in the final month of 2024, in part because fewer people were in the labor market.
The jobless rate eased to …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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1/29/25
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Olympia's Planning Commission heard a proposal on Monday, Jan. 27, to amend the Olympia Municipal Code 18.05 related to master planned villages with a focus on ...
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The Olympia-Tumwater metropolitan area climbs up to the eighth place in the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index. The metro secured its position in Tier 1 status for the second …
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Olympia is set to launch the Safe Housing and Rental Efficiency (SHARE) Accelerator program this year.
This voluntary pilot program aims to support landlords in making energy-efficient and …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/24/25
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To align with recent changes in state law, the Olympia City Council approved amendments to the city's municipal code (OMC 18.70) ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/23/25
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The Lacey City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, on plans to expand the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program.
The MFTE program currently offers tax exemptions for developers who …
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The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Olympia inched up in the penultimate week of January, as did prices across the Evergreen State.
The average price rose to $3.922 per gallon …
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Olympia's Public Works Department has requested proposals (RFP) to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Fire Station 1.
The project calls for a 134.4KW DC/100KW AC solar PV …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/21/25
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A local business that assists people with vocational training is launching a paid, 12-week training initiative designed to give individuals from marginalized communities the confidence, resources and …
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