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Changes proposed to accessory dwelling unit regulations

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, at 3:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, to accept public comment on development code … more

10/30/20

New senior housing for Olympia

A new 67-unit senior housing development is planned for Olympia in the area bordered by Henderson Blvd., Yelm Highway and Palomino Drive. The South Sound Village Cooperative will be a … more

by JOLT staff | 10/7/20

Changes to the housing code contemplated in Olympia

Next Monday the Olympia Planning Commission will meet to discuss possible changes to the housing code regarding accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and courtyard apartments. Here are … more

by JOLT staff | 9/30/20

Tumwater city officials to talk over Regional Housing Council

TUMWATER –– The Tumwater City Council is meeting in a 7 p.m. meeting Sept. 1 to discuss the Regional Housing Council, which is an interlocal council formed by the city governments of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, as well as Thurston County, to find solutions to the area’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis. more

By Madeline Shannon of JOLT | 8/31/20 | 1 comment

New regional housing council to be established

OLYMPIA –– The Olympia City Council approved an agreement with the cities of Tumwater and Lacey late Tuesday that would dissolve the Health & Human Services Council and use the money designated for that council for a new Regional Housing Council. more

By Prachi Gohil of JOLT | 8/26/20

Eviction Rent Assistance Program Coming Soon to Thurston County

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Community Action Council of Lewis Mason and Thurston Counties (CAC) to manage the Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) for Thurston County renters. more

8/17/20

Olympia city officials talked about a new apartment building set to go up on 7th Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in two phases.

Plans for new Olympia apartment building on 7th avenue SW

OLYMPIA –– A new four-story apartment building is in the works in Olympia. more

By Andrew Oslin of JOLT | 7/29/20

Only Thurston and Pacific Counties report total consumer spending has increased from January 2020 through today. Other counties have experienced negative growth during this period. Much of this spending has been with large businesses, including online retailers.

Business remains strong in Thurston County, report EDC Director and Tumwater leaders.

Consumer spending and residential construction have remained strong in 2020 according to Michael Cade, executive director of the Thurston Economic Development Council, and Tumwater Mayor… more

By Danny Stusser of JOLT | 7/21/20

Olympia officials looking at housing plan

OLYMPIA –– With city officials recording vacancy rates of less than three percent in Olympia’s housing market, efforts are underway to put together an affordable housing plan that will assist in controlling rent prices, which are continually rising, city officials said. more

By Prachi Gohil of JOLT | 7/20/20

“One Community” homeless action plan approved by Olympia City Council

OLYMPIA –– The Olympia City Council approved on Tuesday a plan to address homelessness, which officials called the “One Community” Healthy, Safe & Housed Plan. more

By Madeline Shannon of JOLT | 7/9/20