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Today the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to begin a contract with a Seattle-based tech company to continue the tasks associated with distributing the balance of what started as …
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The House Finance committee held a public hearing on ESSB 5714, which would create a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial lots.
The bill passed …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/8/22
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The House Finance Committee heard several bills aimed at tax break incentives, including breaks on business & occupation taxes, and taxes on adult and baby diapers.
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By Troy Kirby
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3/7/22
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Lacey residents will have an opportunity to speak about the plan to construct a market and gas station in the northeast corner of the city at a public hearing set on Apr. 4, Mon.
On their meeting …
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By JC Medina
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3/2/22
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A new waste disposal company is servicing the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area, collecting hard-to-recycle products.
Seattle-based Ridwell, in a press release, announced its opening in the OLT area …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/1/22
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Thurston County’s announcement of the suspension of its rent assistance contract with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties (CAC) elicited various reactions on its …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/25/22
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Thurston County suspended its contract on Feb. 24 with CAC, and stated that it has reported suspected fraud to the Washington State Auditor.
Thurston County's internal audit review dated …
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The Board of County Commissioners suspended today the county's contract with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties (CAC), the regional nonprofit organization that has been …
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The House Environment & Energy Committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5818, which would promote housing construction in cities through amendments and limited appeals under the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/24/22
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Community members raised concerns today over changes the Port of Olympia is proposing for Olympia Regional Airport.
During the second open house hearing for the 2021 master plan update hosted by …
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Olympia is asking the community to provide input that may possibly make changes in the city’s rental housing policies.
The City of Olympia launched a page on its Engage Olympia website to …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/17/22
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2022 Property Tax notices will go out in the mail to Thurston County taxpayers on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Property tax amounts can now be viewed and paid through the Thurston County …
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2/7/22
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The Port of Olympia is inviting the public to participate in planning for its regional airport.
Port of Olympia authorities will be hosting a virtual open house meeting on Feb. 17 to get …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/4/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on HB 1914, which would update and expand the motion picture competitiveness program.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/3/22
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Lacey South Sound Chamber recognized local businesses during its Lacey South Chamber Awards Best in Biz yesterday.
“The business community has been through a lot during this pandemic and we …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/3/22
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Dear Sam, Laurie, and Jessica:
The legislature, in my opinion, has taken progressive steps backward on housing. That is while trying to do the right thing for renters, you are sometimes …
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on SB 5783, which would re-establish the underground economy task force, specifically for the construction trade. The …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/31/22
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In another 2-1 vote, Port commissioners voted last night to reimburse real-estate developer Panattoni in the event that its lease option agreement is terminated during its last Port meeting.
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By Kristine Javier
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12/14/21
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Despite a last-minute request by the Port of Olympia to cancel it, the Tumwater City Council held a planned hearing regarding the proposed development agreement for some 200 acres of industrial-zoned …
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By Kristine Javier and Danny Stusser
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12/2/21
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The economic development organizations of five counties will focus on workforce development and education as the future of economic development —at this year’s Regional Economic Forecast …
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11/30/21
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