The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for building townhomes at an empty lot at 2011 Walnut Road NW on Wednesday.
Applicants for the Walnut Townhomes project, Tim Fyrst and Kai …
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Earlier today, ArtsFund announced that 18 Thurston County arts and cultural organizations are to receive over $247,000 in Community Accelerator Grants. The Thurston County organizations were part of …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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4/7/23
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The Tumwater Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council approve and authorize Mayor Debbie Sullivan to increase the stormwater grant funding by $25,000 during its meeting yesterday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/7/23
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The new general manager for Intercity Transit (IT) could likely be selected by the end of October, according to an update from the General Manager Selection Committee to the Intercity Transit …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/7/23
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To: Olympia Planning CommissionThe issue of how many parking spots to allow or require in new residential projects is not simple. Having a pat answer betrays an overreliance on ideology and/or …
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Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Squaxin Island Tribe on Tuesday, April 4, establishing a framework to strengthen the two …
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Tumwater City Council approved to name a new neighborhood park at The Preserve as “Kindred Park” on Tuesday, April 4, in a 4-3 split decision.
Parks and Recreation Director Chuck …
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The Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation (LCPR) Board updated its existing scholarship program policy to consider better open access for youth experiencing homelessness.
Executive Assistant Sarah …
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By JC Medina
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4/6/23
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List of the roadways Lacey committee is recommending lowering the speed limit
By P. Jade Asumbrado
Lacey Transportation Manager Martin Hoppe presented an agenda document that contains the speed …
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The Internal Revenue Service has determined that The JOLT News Organization (JNO) has qualified as 501(c)(3) charitable organization, according to a letter we received yesterday.
This letter …
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The Lacey Utilities Committee held a hybrid meeting last Monday, April 3, to brief the city council on the LOTT Cleanwater Alliance’s (LOTT) Affordable Housing Pilot Program.
Water Resources …
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The Lacey Transportation Committee recommended modifying the speed limit of some roadways in the city during its meeting on Tuesday, April 4.
Lacey Transportation Manager Martin Hoppe said the …
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Olympia is seeking young community members to help it develop a youth council that it plans to create to involve the youth with local government.
“We’re looking for the voices of …
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River Ridge High School edged off North Thurston High School in a softball game held last April 3.
The Rams, under Coach Sam Harding, were on a constant lead over the Ridge and their team of …
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By Gloria Towne
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4/5/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission decided not to have any further discussion on the comments made by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) members regarding the signing of the contract for …
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Olympia Community Planning and Development Director Leonard Bauer presented the draft ordinance on consolidating land use permit processes to simplify and reduce the time and costs related to …
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Olympia Farmers’ Market (OFM) will celebrate Senior’s Day tomorrow, April 5, offering discounts to shoppers aged 55 and above.
Part of the market’s High Season that began on …
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4/4/23
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The Olympia School Board held a work session last Thursday, March 30, to deliberate on specific actions the board is considering how to balance the district’s budget for the upcoming school …
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Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff has announced the launch of Energize Olympia, an initiative to promote energy-efficient ductless heat pumps (DHP) through a group purchase campaign.
Braff …
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Inland Group is proposing building an affordable workforce housing project with 252 units at 3909 9th Avenue SW, Olympia, adjacent to the Olympia Orthopaedics Spine Center near the Capital …
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