South Thurston Economic Development Initiative learns purpose, uses of county-wide plan.
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) received 21 proposals for the 2024 Federal Transportation Grant Funding Call for Projects...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/5/24
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The annual South Sound B lock Party (SSBP ) returns for its third year this August 23-24, featuring regional, national , and international music al talent at an affordable price point . The music …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/29/24
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When the newest iteration of a group tasked with relieving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting , community members weighed in on the committee, its …
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A master plan for the port peninsula is moving forward. On Monday, July 22, the commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign an amendment to the contract of Dalton, Olmsted & …
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A new state-created agency tasked with resolving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater.
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Five firms and one consulting professional responded to Tumwater’s Request for Quote (RFQ) as the city searches for an arborist to provide another risk assessment of the historic Davis-Meeker …
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Olympia City Council voted on Tuesday, July 16, to allocate $285,000 in one-time funding to the Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) to support the continuation of Olympia downtown programs through the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/18/24
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The Washington State Arts Commission has recertified Olympia's Creative District, marking the city's commitment to further support the local creative community in the next five years.
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The 2024 Capital Lakefair will be held next week from July 17-21 at Heritage Park. It features a parade, main stage entertainment, non-profit food vendors, arts and crafts, a car show , and fireworks …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, July 8, to sign a contract with Century West Engineering to provide Olympia Regional Airport with engineering …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/9/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, July 8, to sign a contract with local lobbying firm Propolis Communications to provide the port with legislative …
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The Port of Olympia reported its financial report for the first quarter 2024.
Finance Director Tad Kopf presented the report to the Port Commission on Monday, June 2024. In contrast to past …
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid provided an update on innovative workforce programs launched in …
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Port of Olympia staff shared updates on the progress of several capital improvement projects at the Olympia Regional Airport this year.
Capital Assets Program Manager James Sommer presented …
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The Port of Olympia is getting a new law firm to serve as its general counsel.
The Port Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign a contract with Dickson Frohlich Phillips …
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General Manager Emily Bergkamp told the Intercity Transit board last Wednesday, June 18, that Intercity the company will hire a new community representative for its board of directors starting in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/25/24
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Tumwater and several other fire departments responded to a fire yesterday that destroyed the building that formerly housed the South Pacific Restaurant.
Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley told The …
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Intercity Transit is in the process of rent ing a warehouse to support the renovation of its headquarters on Pattison Street in Olympia.
IT’s board of directors authorized General …
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Olympia announced plans to apply for a $40.9 million federal grant to help create a new affordable housing community in the area commonly called “The Jungle.” On Tuesday, June 18, …
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At a time when many people worry about the economy and many more struggle to make ends meet during this period of high inflation, Olympia’s Enterprise for Equity (E4E) was able to celebrate the …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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6/21/24
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