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Michael Cade, executive director of the Thurston Economic Development Council and the Center for Business & Innovation, received the IRS letter from Danny Stusser, executive director of The JOLT News Organization, on April 5, 2023.
It’s official: The JOLT News Organization has 501(c)(3) status!
The Internal Revenue Service has determined that The JOLT News Organization (JNO) has qualified as 501(c)(3) charitable organization, according to a letter we received yesterday. This letter … more
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Commissioner Joe Downing expressed frustration with the negotiation process for the contract of the new Port union.
Port Commission at an impasse about union contract until negotiations finish mediation
The Port of Olympia Commission decided not to have any further discussion on the comments made by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) members regarding the signing of the contract for … more
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Rising River Farm vendor at the Olympia Farmers Market
Olympia Farmers Market high season has started with more vendors; Seniors Day on Thursdays
Olympia Farmers’ Market (OFM) will celebrate Senior’s Day tomorrow, April 5, offering discounts to shoppers aged 55 and above. Part of the market’s High Season that began on … more
Proposed low-cost housing project at 3909 9th Avenue SW, Olympia.
Olympia Site Plan Committee reviews affordable ‘workforce housing’ on 9th Ave SW
Inland Group is proposing building an affordable workforce housing project with 252 units at 3909 9th Avenue SW, Olympia, adjacent to the Olympia Orthopaedics Spine Center near the Capital … more
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One of Intercity Transit's newer full-size busses passes in the east side of the Legislative Building on the Washington State Capitol Campus on Route 13.
Construction closes bus stop at 10th Avenue in Lacey
Intercity is informing its passengers taking Routes 60, 67, and 68 to board and get off at the Lacey Transit Center while Stop #657 at Gold Club Road, 10th Avenue is undergoing construction starting … more
Genevieve Lorenzo from ILWU Canada warns the Port that their “anti-union tactics” have reached the entire west coast.
Out-of-state union representatives show support for new Port of Olympia union as negotiations drag on
Out-of-state union representatives show support for new Port of Olympia union as negotiations drag on By Jerome Tuaño International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) representatives … more
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Tumwater Inn & Suites is located at 5895 Capitol Blvd SE
Tumwater Inn senior housing conversion project gets funding, potential improvements
Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) awarded the Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) $6,909,400 to purchase and convert Tumwater Inn & Suites into housing for seniors, … more
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Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid spoke at the Social Justice and Equity Commission meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023. He seeks help from the commission to incorporate an equity framework on the LTAC policy update.  
Creating a framework for equity and new events funding weighed for local tourism events
Olympia's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is seeking the assistance of the Social Justice and Equity Commission to incorporate an equity framework in its policy update. At the commission … more
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Swantown Senior Manager TJ Quandt said that the preferred location for the Marine Waterfront Center is at a site near the marina.
Port settles on location of building the new marine center
The Port of Olympia Commission decided to place a mixed-use office building called the Marine Waterfront Center near the Swantown Marina on Monday, March 20. Port Commissioner Joe Downing was the … more
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Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reports to the Intercity Transit Authority about the increased usage of vanpool services in 2022.
Vanpool rideshares are up again in Thurston County
 Usage of the car-sharing service Vanpool has increased in multiple ways in Thurston County, Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reported to the Intercity Transit Authority (IT) reported on … more
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SpanaFlight Aviation occupies the building on Old Highway 99 shown to the left of the sign in this image.
Port approves airport property lease to SpanaFac LLC
The Port of Olympia Commission approved a ground lease for a 1.44-acre airport property at Olympia Regional Airport with SpanaFac LLC during its meeting on Monday, March 13. The commission also … more
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The project area of the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan.
Capital Mall Triangle to become ‘more people-oriented’ over next 20 years
In a meeting on March 16, the Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed an update on the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and the environmental impact statement. The area known … more
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Thurston Environmental Health senior specialist Sammy Berg presented the proposed annual permit variance program, which the Board of Health approved on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Food vendors running booths at multiple venues could operate year-round with this new permit
The Thurston County Board of Health approved the permitting option that allows the booth-setup food establishments to operate year-round at multiple venues on Tuesday, March 14. At the BOH … more
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Photo of horses on a farm in Olympia.
Thurston County Agriculture Zoning Update – Community Informational Meetings
Thurston County Community Planning will hold four (4) community informational meetings from March 24 - April 7, 2023. County staff will provide information, answer questions, and collect feedback … more
The Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed Cooper's Knoll project at 2200 Crestwood PL NW on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Olympia reviews proposed 8-unit multifamily on Crestwood and accommodations for wetlands
Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to build an eight-unit multifamily building on an undeveloped 5.1-acre parcel at 2200 Crestwood PL NW on Wednesday, March 8. Chris … more
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Lacey City Council deliberated about adding an appeal process to the revised sponsorship policy of the park department.
Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities
Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities “A more comprehensive and standardized evaluation process” for reviewing such sponsorships By Jerome … more
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Shown from left to right: St. Martin's University School of Business Chair Dr. Donald Conant, WSBDC’s Jennifer Dye, St. Martin's School of Business Dean Dr. Chung-Shing Lee, and BA 330 Marketing Professor Troy Kirby.
Local entrepreneurs speak to St. Martin’s marketing students
Beyond any standard marketing class curriculum, the greatest lessons can often be taught by entrepreneurs who tell of their own struggles, adversities and triumphs. During the first seven weeks of … more
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Intercity Transit General Manager Ann Freeman-Manzanares (lower right) was emotional as she bade farewell to the agency.
After ten years’ service, Intercity Transit’s general manager to retire this month
Ann Freeman-Manzanares, who has been serving as Intercity Transit’s (IT) general manager since 2013, is set to retire on March 31 after serving in the agency for 30 years. Director of … more
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Dogs need exercise all year round: even in harsh weather.
Indoor dog park proposed at an old warehouse on Cherry Street in Olympia
The Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee, on Wednesday, March 1, heard a project proposal of establishing an indoor dog park and retail space in an old warehouse at 511 Cherry Street, SE. In the … more
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A tractor-trailer full of foam food service products leaves the Dart Container plant in Tumwater on Feb. 28, 2023.
Dart manufacturing plant in Tumwater to close soon
Dart Container Corporation is closing its Tumwater manufacturing plant, it confirmed with The JOLT yesterday. The factory employs approximately 30 people at its facility near Olympia Regional … more
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