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The Thurston County Auditor's Office is reaching out to hundreds of landowners whose properties contain antiquated unlawful racially restrictive covenants. A recent law allows the Auditor's Office to …
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3/30/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 66 sales completed from Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27, …
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3/29/21
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Earlier this month, Leadership Thurston County (LTC) and the Thurston County Chamber Foundation recognized the following individuals and organizations for their outstanding initiative, inspiration to …
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3/26/21
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The Thurston County Commissioners voted unanimously to move a rezoning issue to the Official Docket of Comprehensive Plan amendments, after receiving 155 public comments against the rezoning.
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A public hearing at the Olympia City Council meeting last night drew a crowd of opposition and proponents of a potential project that would bring large development along West Bay Drive.
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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3/24/21
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Prior to what’s sure to be a lively public hearing tomorrow for a potential large development along West Bay Drive, one member of the Olympia City Council announced he will vote against a …
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A reader of The JOLT emailed me to ask,
“What do you think is driving these rapid price increases?
“Are people fleeing big cities for less urban areas?
“Are Thurston County …
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By Kristy Woodford | Holistic Home Group
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3/18/21
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The Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce announced it has created the $20=$21 Tenino COVID-19 2021 Small Business Recovery Program to benefit area businesses, residents and visitors. Residents and …
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3/17/21
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The City of Lacey is working its way through the annexation process for 288 acres within the Capitol City and Chambers Estates areas, including the Capitol City Golf Course.
The Lacey City Council …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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3/15/21
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Two items are up for consideration to be added to the Thurston County Development Code Docket, including the rezoning of some rural land and making permanent changes to how homeless …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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3/15/21
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A public hearing is scheduled at 5:30 on Tuesday, March 23 for a large development project planned along West Bay Drive that would bring housing and business development opportunities to the …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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3/12/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 51 sales completed from Sun., Feb. 28 - Sat., Mar. 6, 2021. (The house with the …
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3/8/21
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Several sites along the Port of Olympia’s eastern bank may see significant development in the years to come, as Port officials continue seeking public input and discussing the sweeping …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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3/5/21
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is soliciting requests for proposals for funding projects under the Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention, the Veterans Assistance …
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3/1/21
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The Olympia Site Plan Committee today discussed a possible drive-thru espresso stand that may be constructed at the intersection of Cooper Point Road Southwest and Evergreen Park Drive.
The Site …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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2/17/21
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A hearing examiner shot down an appeal from the Olympia Coalition for Ecosystems Preservation, which argued an environmental review should start as soon as possible on a massive development project …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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2/12/21
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Thurston County will enter Phase 2 of Washington’s Roadmap to Recovery plan starting Monday, after the state made adjustments to safety metrics and requirements.
Now, rather than having to …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/29/21
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The Lacey City Council is holding a regular meeting Thu., Jan. 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes a proposed new ordinance that would restrict sales of commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet …
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By Steven Gonzalez
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1/20/21
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Intercity Transit announced today that it has added service to Routes 62A and 62B to better serve passengers traveling along the Martin Way corridor.
The additional bus service increases trip …
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1/14/21
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The Olympia City Council is set to meet on Tue., Jan. 12 at 5:30 pm; the agenda includes renewing Comcast's exclusive franchise in the city.
The council will discuss other topics including the …
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