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The City of Tumwater planning commission meeting on June 29, 2022.
Tumwater adding incentives for development
Tumwater is working toward clarifying regulations for constructing new buildings, roads and neighborhoods.  Its its TMC 18.36 PUD Planned Unit Development Overlay plan was last updated in the … more
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In a Site Plan Committee meeting on June 29, 2022, Olympia associate planner Jackson Ewing discussed with the developers that a proposed new building project in Briggs Village triggers multiple reviews, including commercial design and environmental reviews.
Two new commercial buildings proposed for Briggs Village
Olympia’s Site Plan Committee held a presubmission hearing yesterday involving a proposed plan for one or two new commercial buildings in Briggs Village at 4510 Maple Lane SE. The one-acre … more
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In a Planning Committee meeting held June 27, 2022, Strategic Projects manager Amy Buckler told commissioners that home prices and rent continue to rise this year.
Unaffordable housing a threat to Olympia economy, says city planner
Unaffordable housing threatens the Olympia economy, Strategic Projects manager Amy Buckler told Olympia planning commissioners. "Although the housing market is cooling due to inflation and … more
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The Lacey City Council is set to decide on August 4 whether to rezone five acres of primarily forested land to Moderate Density Residential.
Lacey to decide on rezoning forested land as moderate density residential
The Lacey City Council is set to decide on August 4 whether to approve or not the application of Prime Development Group to rezone five acres of primarily forested land from Low-Density Residential … more
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Strategic Projects manager Amy Buckler showed the timeline for Olympia Strong, the city's economic resiliency plan, process and implementation during the Planning Commission meeting on June 27, 2022.
Most of Thurston Strong business grants go to Olympia businesses
Olympia-based businesses received almost 60% of the $7 million of Thurston Strong's COVID-related grants for businesses and workforce, according to Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid, … more
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Visitors on June 27, 2022 arrived at the Cooper Crest Forest to see the these signs warning would-be hikers away from the property.
Surprise logging operation in west Olympia has galvanized neighbors
Olympia residents near 20th Avenue NW and Cooper Point Road were surprised this morning when they discovered that 20th Avenue was being shut down with no notice for a logging operation … more
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Charlotte Persons asked the city council to review the city staff study on Multifamily Tax Exemption program before giving tax breaks to Madrone Apartments and Market Flats. Persons, who participated in the public comment segment, made the request during the city council meeting on June 21, 2022.
Public challenges council about tax breaks for housing developers
Four residents expressed opposition to giving tax exemptions to multifamily housing developers. Public commenters asked the councilmembers to remove from the calendar consent two items: approval … more
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The Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to build 70 residences at what is now the Homeless Mitigation Site during its meeting on June 22, 2022.
70-unit apartment building proposed at corner of Franklin and Olympia
The Site Plan Review Committee yesterday reviewed a proposed project that would build 70 multifamily units on a 14,375 square-foot parcel lot at 303 Franklin St. NE at the NE corner with Olympia … more
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This is the Three Lakes Preliminary Plat and PUD submitted to the city of Tumwater.
Three Lakes Crossing development in Tumwater could create 45 new homes
Development of the Three Lakes Crossing property in Tumwater is in consideration for approval. This development would create 45 homes. Copper Ridge, LLC based in Puyallup is the applicant for this … more
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Dr. Pamela Braff, Olympia climate program manager, briefed Land Use and Environment Committee members on electric-vehicle readiness during the meeting on June 16, 2022.
Olympia committee wants the city to be 100% EV ready
Land Use and Environment Committee members are eyeing the possibility of a 100% EV (electric vehicle) readiness in all residential parking in Olympia. "Having that goal  having access to EV … more
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This drawing shows the flow of energy in a small modular (nuclear) reactor, such as those being considered for the Centralia power plant.
Feds mull building nuke plant in Centralia
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is considering constructing a nuclear power plant to replace either one or both coal-fired power plants in Centralia. Pacific Northwest National … more
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Project engineer Chris Cramer updated the Site Plan Committee Review committee on a proposed 59-housing unit at 1627 Elizabeth St. on June 15, 2022.
Elizabeth St. housing to include two roads to 18th Ave.
Olympia’s Site Plan Review committee yesterday heard an updated plan for the 57-unit Elizabeth Street multifamily housing project at 1627 Elizabeth St. SE. According to project engineer … more
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Olympia Site Plan reviewed Olympic Capitol Growth’s plans to build60 townhomes off of Sleater-Kinney Road NE during its meeting on June 8, 2022.
Olympia Site Plan hears 60-townhome project proposal
Olympia Site Plan Committee yesterday heard Olympic Capital Growth's proposal to build 60 townhomes on a five-acre parcel near North Thurston High School, just west of Sleater-Kinney Road … more
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Raven Cruz, Transportation Choices Coalition operations manager,  said the group advocates for increasing transit service in Washington State.
Olympia proclaims June 2022 Ride Transit Month
The Olympia City Council approved a proclamation designating June 2022 as Ride Transit Month. The proclamation, signed by city council members yesterday, endorses the Transportation Choices … more
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The City of Lacey and Paymentus, an electronic billing platform, are working on a new online payment portal that the residents can access to settle their utility bills conveniently.
Lacey mulls new online payment portal for utility bills
The City of Lacey and Paymentus, an electronic billing platform, are working on a new online payment portal that residents can access to make their utility bill payments … more
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CDBG’s revolving loan programs will focus on supporting housing-improvement activities such as rehabilitating single-family homes and apartment buildings that are rented to low-income community members.
Olympia reopens loan program to repair low-income rented homes
Olympia announced in a press release that it has reinstated its Rental Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund, which provides loans to rehabilitate homes being rented by low-income community members … more
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Lacey City Council voted 3-1 in favor of the approval of the controversial Meridian Market Gas Station amid a furious crowd who attended the public meeting on June 2, 2022.
Lacey votes 3-1 in favor of Meridian gas station, residents furious 
The Lacey City Council voted 3-1 in favor of the approval of the controversial Meridian Market Gas Station amid a furious crowd who attended the public meeting last night. Councilmembers Lenny … more
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Some residents attended the Lacey Board of Park meeting on June 1 to air out concerns about the controversial Meridian Gas Station that will be built across Meridian Neighborhood Park.
Residents air concern anew on controversial Meridian Gas Station
Two days after a Lacey Board of Park (BOP) Commissioner resigned over related issues, residents attended the BOP meeting on Wednesday, June 1 to raise concerns about the controversial Meridian Gas … more
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Olympia Site Plan committee hears a proposal to construct a fast-food restaurant 2930 Capital Mall Drive Southwest, Olympia.
Site Plan committee hears plan for new fast-food restaurant
The Olympia Site Plan Committee heard a proposal to construct 4,987-square-foot one-story Chick-fil-A restaurant at 2930 Capital Mall Drive Southwest, Olympia, on Wednesday, June 1. The location … more
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Commissioner Carolina Mejia answering a question during Thurston County Squares game.
County tourism group recognizes local leaders
Experience Olympia and Beyond, the county’s official tourism and destination marketing organization, held its annual meeting yesterday, June 1, giving out awards and hosting a Hollywood … more
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