City staff proposed to make substantial zoning changes in several areas in Tumwater as a part of the Joint Tumwater / Thurston County Plan.
The proposed …
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By Kristine Javier
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7/28/21
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Port of Olympia Commissioners joined with Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners last Thu., July 22, for a special meeting to discuss when to propose to voters increasing the size of …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/27/21
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“I ask not to be interrupted,” Zita said.
Tension rose between the two commissioners during the Port of Olympia Commission meeting yesterday.
Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/27/21
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On Wednesday, Intercity Transit’s board reviewed a proposal for a new Vanpool fare structure for users who need rides 10 days or fewer each month.
Intercity Vanpool Manager Cindy Fisher …
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By Kristine Javier
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7/23/21
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Olympia Master Builders' annual Tour of Homes returns as an in-person event this weekend, with six stops spread across northern Thurston County.
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By Danny Stusser
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7/22/21
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If getting together with business friends and acquaintances isn't enough of a reason to participate, organizers of the Thurston Economic Development Council's new event are dangling the chance to …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/20/21
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Whether you walk, drive, bike, ride the bus or find another way to get around, there’s a new survey to help regional planners to make more and better decisions about new roads, bus routes and …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/19/21
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For nearly three decades of service, veteran truck driver Phil Aasen received a City of Lacey Certificate of Achievement.
During the regular city council meeting yesterday, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder …
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By Kristine Javier
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7/16/21
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Express bus service between Olympia and Lacey to Pierce County resumes on Monday, July 19, 2021. Route 620 will serve the Olympia Transit Center, the State Capitol Campus, Lacey Transit Center, …
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7/16/21
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners plans to increase the existing Transportation Impact Fee.
On Tue., July 13, at its regular meeting, the board held a public hearing on the Traffic Impact …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/16/21
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This year, as we emerge from a pandemic, is like no other. So the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) is having an event like never before.
Instead of its typical annual business awards …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/15/21
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On Monday, Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and EJ Zita argued over when would be the right time to move forward with a plan to increase its three-member commission to five …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/13/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 93 sales completed from Sunday, July 4, through Saturday, July 10, 2021. The median sales …
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By Prachi Gohil
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7/12/21
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New Traditions Cafe today rejoined its sister operation, New Traditions Fair Trade, as an open and ready business.
The Cafe was closed for six months both because of pandemic restrictions and to …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/9/21
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Thurston County offers three types of assistance for residents who are struggling to pay their rent according to the Thurston County Housing Action Team.
These programs include rent assistance, …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/8/21
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Port of Olympia commissioners reviewed the proposed $200 million West Bay Yards proposal during a special commission work session yesterday.
Brandon Smith and Ron Newman of The West Bay …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/7/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 116 sales completed from Sunday, June 27, through Saturday, July 3, 2021. The median …
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By Prachi Gohil
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7/5/21
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reviewed three proposed housing projects along Wheeler Ave., Martin Way and Evergreen Park Drive at their meeting on Wed., June 30.
These meetings …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/2/21
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed resolutions yesterday that will add two new facilities which will expand office and operations capacity for several departments.
The new …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/30/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 109 sales completed from Sunday, June 20, through Saturday, June 26, 2021. The median …
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6/28/21
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