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Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp (upper right) informs the ITA that recruitment for operators has been gaining traction.
Intercity Transit recruiting more full-time operators and employees
Intercity Transit (IT) is looking to recruit more full-time employees than they originally planned to hire with their 2023 budget. Its board of directors, the Intercity Transit Authority (ITA), … more
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If you live in an 'urban growth area' in Olympia, you might want to watch this meeting
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 … more
Malasadas are Portuguese-Hawaiian donuts that are fried, not baked.
'Badly-baked' Hawaiian-Portuguese delicacy has people lined up around the block
A new business sprouted in June in downtown Olympia. With roots in COVID boredom and Instagram notoriety, a young couple has taken their entrepreneurial adventure to traditional brick and mortar … more
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, July 18, recognized the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Association (ONNA), board member Mike Dexel, shown here, and property owners Yu and Jung Kim for transforming the 'eyesore' site into an enhanced neighborhood center.
Olympia recognizes neighbors’ alliance, community members for transforming San Francisco and Bethel Streets into enhanced neighborhood center
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday recognized the Olympia Northeast Neighborhoods Alliance (ONNA), particularly its board member Mike Dexel and property owners Yu and Jung Kim, for successfully … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission discusses with HR Director Ben McDonald (first to the right) a possible salary raise for future commissioners.
Port Commission wants to know from you if future commissioners deserve increased pay
The Port of Olympia Commission wants to hear from the public whether future commissioners should get increased pay. Port Commissioners are currently paid $600 a month and get $128 for every day … more
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The Thurston County Housing Authority is interested in purchasing the former OYO Hotel in Tumwater, above, and converting it into long-term housing for senior citizens and "neighbors with disabilities."
Plans to convert OYO Hotel into housing scrapped as new owner takes over building
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 … more
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At the Site Plan Review Committee meeting held Wednesday, July 12, Olympia Associate Planner Lydia Moorehead provided a map of the transportation corridor on Martin Way.
Olympia committee reviews permanent supportive housing on Franz Anderson property
On Wednesday, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposal to build permanent supportive housing on Franz Anderson Road. Rob Deane of Encore Architects … more
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At the left table are (from left to right) Joanna Manson, District 5 candidate Troy Kirby, and Rose Chiu Gundersen and at the right table are Bill Moomau, Maggie Sanders, and District 5 candidate Sarah Tonge.
Port District 5 commissioner candidates emphasize providing living-wage union jobs and moving away from logging business
Two out of four commissioner candidates for District Five participated in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters (LVW) of Thurston County in collaboration with Thurston Community Media. … more
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Capital Assets Program Manager James Sommer briefed the Port commission on the consultant agreement with Moffatt & Nichol.
Port hires firm to manage DOT grant for new maintenance facility and repairs
The Port of Olympia has chosen the administrator of a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration that will be used to support various construction … more
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At the left table are (from left to right) Joanna Manson, District 5 candidate Troy Kirby, and Rose Chiu Gundersen and at the right table are Bill Moomau, Maggie Sanders, and District 5 candidate Sarah Tonge.
Port District 4 commissioner candidates share their views
Commissioner candidates for the Port of Olympia's fourth district participated in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters (LVW) of Thurston County in collaboration with Thurston Community Media. … more
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Olympia's Arts Walk logo
Olympia seeking participants for Arts Walk this fall
Olympia is inviting community members to register for its upcoming fall Arts Walk on October 6 to 7 to celebrate the city’s artists. According to the city’s press release, more than … more
Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid discussed the Ambassador Program challenges on its role and funding gap at the Community Livability and Public Safety meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Roles of Downtown Ambassadors have been stretched, Olympia committee reviews options
Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid asked the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee to review the Downtown Ambassador Program to address role clarity and the funding gap. … more
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Lacey’s Land Use and Environment Committee discussing the proposed amendments to the city’s land use hearing examiner system.
Lacey to amend policies on ‘really out of date’ land use hearing examiner system
Lacey’s Land Use and Environment Committee unanimously voted to recommend the proposed amendments to the city’s land use hearing examiner system to the city council. Lacey Planning … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission had a brief discussion about the contract amendments before approving them.
Port aligns contracts of consultant team in Budd Inlet cleanup project
The Port of Olympia Commission approved a series of contract amendments with the Port’s consultants for the Budd Inlet remediation project on Monday, June 26. The amendments extend the … more
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This is the outdoor courtyard at 225 State Avenue NE in Olympia.
Former downtown clinic proposed to become a food hall
The Olympia Site Plan Committee reviewed the renovation proposal to transform the former Providence Community Care Center at 225 State Avenue NE into a food hall, commissary kitchen, and second-floor … more
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Port Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall voted in favor of the raise, while Commissioner Amy Evans Harding dissented.
Port commission approves 4% raise to Executive Director Sam Gibboney
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 … more
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed city staff recommendations on the Rental Housing Registration program's inspection guidelines on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Image of a house icon and key in a paper shopping bag in front of many home icons.
Olympia’s new rental housing registration program starts to gel
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 … more
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The upcoming Nisqually Medical Facility is a two-story, 21 750-square-foot building.
Nisqually medical facility in Olympia moves forward
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 … more
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Port Commissioner Bob Iyall hosts a commissioner chat on Thursday, June 22.
Port Commissioner Iyall on improving port workplace culture, new HR director
Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall shared what Port management has been doing to improve workplace culture after 22 Port employees signed a letter of no-confidence to Executive Director Sam … more
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What's happening next week?
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 … more
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