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The ordinance seeks to assist the city with locating owners of abandoned/vacant properties, require registration of these properties annually, have a current local representative or contract of the owner, property manager, or agency who has a vested interest in the property and maintain the property per the city's codes, laws, and ordinances.
Vacant and abandoned properties in Olympia now subject to registration
The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance establishing a vacant property registration program, a move that will create a database to identify vacant properties and address squatting on these … more
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Olympia Arts Commission: 2 sculpture pieces win People's Choice Award
'Salmon Romance' by Pat McVay and 'Underwater Disagreement' by Eileen Lagasse are the 2022 Percival Plinth People's Choice winners, Arts Commission chair Jim Burlingame announced at the Olympia City … more
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The December 15, 2021 fire that destroyed several businesses, including this one, and an under-construction apartment building, was put out by Olympia Fire Department working in cooperation with several other agencies, including vehicles and firefighters from Tumwater.
Olympia, Tumwater city managers on proposed merger of fire departments
City managers Jay Burney of Olympia and John Doan of Tumwater sat with The JOLT last Friday to answer questions about the proposed Regional Fire Authority, the accompanying Fire Benefit Charge, and … more
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Three shots fired at man killed yesterday; no officers injured
Three shots were fired at the man who was killed by Olympia police yesterday after allegedly wielding a knife at officers, a spokesperson for the Capital Metro Independent Investigations Team (CMIIT) … more
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Shopping the caring way
I know many people have a love/hate relationship with Amazon, but here is one way to use your purchases to help others. Recently, I received the following notification from … more
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Habitat for Humanity's proposed development plan for 3900 Boulevard Road will have 100 to 130 affordable homes to address homelessness in Olympia.
Habitat for Humanity to give update on the 3900 Boulevard Road project
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) and its architect, Artisans Group, will host a meeting on September 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to update the public on plans for the 10-acre 3900 Boulevard … more
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South Puget Sound Community College's new Executive Diversity Officer Amanda Ybarra, appointed August 1, 2022.
SPSCC welcomes new Executive Diversity Officer
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has selected Amanda Ybarra to serve as the College’s Executive Diversity Officer (EDO). The EDO is a member of SPSCC’s executive leadership … more
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Mark Russell, Olympia's Public Works interim director, joined the Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2022, to address the public inquiry about the lack of sidewalks project in the Capital Facilities Planning.
Olympia community leader questions lack of plans for sidewalks in CFP report
Olympia Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) president Larry Dzieza is concerned about the lack of funding for sidewalks. At the Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, August 19, 2022, … more
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Knife-wielding man attacks Olympia police, shot dead
A man armed with a knife was shot dead by Olympia police after he allegedly attacked officers, the Olympia Police Department (OPD) said earlier today. Preliminary information released by the OPD … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Two felony charges for Olympia man allegedly behind two burglaries, theft
A transient Olympia man was booked on two felonies after allegedly stealing about $33,900 worth of items from two local businesses, one of which he hit twice. Michael Elisha Hoffman, 41, was … more
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Olympia Climate Program manager Dr. Pamela Braff said Olympia's emissions reached 661,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2019. Braff was at the Finance Committee meeting on August 18, 2022, to talk about a sustainable fund for climate work.
Olympia needs to invest in climate mitigation and adaptation, says climate program manager
At the Finance Committee meeting yesterday, Olympia Climate Program manager Dr. Pamela Braff discussed information about sustainable funding to support climate work and how the city has been able to … more
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Franklin Street in downtown Olympia to be closed Tuesday
Franklin Street will be closed to traffic Tuesday, August 23, to facilitate work on a LOTT Wastewater Treatment Plant. The street will be closed from A Avenue and Market Street NE from 6 a.m. to 5 … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Police Chief Rich Allen reported that implementing body-worn cameras for police officers will push back to October.
Implementation of body-worn cameras for Oly cops pushed back to October
Implementation of body-worn cameras for Olympia police officers is pushed back to October as the city’s vendor, Axon, is experiencing an influx of customers, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen … more
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Kyle Ann Radanovic added to Olympia’s downtown business advisory board
Olympia’s Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board elected Kyle Ann Radanovic as its 13th member yesterday. Before the election, the board only had 12 members. They needed … more
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At the Site Plan Committee meeting held Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Anderson Architect presented the plan to build a studio for Dance West Academy at 1525 Palomino Drive SE.
Studio West Dance Academy seeks to build a studio in south Olympia
The Olympia Site Plan Committee reviewed a project proposal yesterday, including constructing a new building for Studio West Dance Academy at 1525 Palomino Drive SE. In a proposal submitted by … more
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Bikes will have more lanes with Olympia's Capital Facilities Plan for next year.
New roads, more bike paths part of Olympia’s 2023 capital facilities plan
The 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plan for the City of Olympia was presented during a meeting of the city’s planning commission on Monday, August 15. Joyce Phillips, a senior planner in the … more
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Cultural organizations will be able to benefit from the program. Pictured are various arts and culture from the area.
Olympia approves early funding for start-up of the new Cultural Access Program Inspire Olympia!
The Olympia City Council approved two resolutions to expedite the implementation of the Inspire Olympia! Cultural Access Program. At the city council meeting on Tuesday, August 16, Community … more
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A landlord in Olympia, Brandon Smith, appeals to councilmembers who approved the Rental Housing Code, saying prohibitions on administration and hold fees would affect the existing residents. Smith participated in public comment during the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Olympia amends rental housing ordinance
Olympia City Council adopted amendments to the rental housing code that limit move-in fees, rent increase notification, and pet damage deposit during the ordinance’s second reading Yuesday, … more
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At the Town Hall meeting held Monday, August 15, 2022, Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley and Olympia Fire Chief Todd Carson discussed the importance of quick response in medical emergencies and fire situations.
Fire department chiefs speak out about why Tumwater and Olympia need a regional fire authority
Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley said that creating a Regional Fire Department (RFA) is the best way to address challenges faced by Olympia and Tumwater fire departments. The RFA planning … more
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Getting to know the 'Inspire Olympia!' cultural program & getting it going
The "Inspire Olympia!" program "provides a tool for local jurisdictions, cities, and counties to strengthen and expand public access to arts, culture, science, and heritage experiences and their … more
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