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The Olympia City Council appoints 24 new committee members and honors 22 departing members at its Tuesday meeting, April 9, 2024.
Olympia appoints 24 volunteers, honors departing committee members
The Olympia City Council approved appointments to fill vacancies on 11 advisory boards and committees on Tuesday, April 9. A total of 64 community members applied for the 31 open positions. The … more
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Speakers at the March 27, 2024 event at Lacey MakerSpace included, l-r, Roy Heynderickx, Ph.D., Interim Co-President of Saint Martin's University; Malcolm Miller, deputy mayor of Lacey; Michelle Pope, executive director and Michael Cade, executive director of the Thurston Economic Development Council.
Lacey MakerSpace unveils expansion, celebrates collaboration, innovation
Lacey MakerSpace celebrated its recent expansion with , marking a significant stride towards innovation and providing cutting-edge resources for workforce development.  The ribbon-cutting … more
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At a Tuesday, April 9, 2024 meeting, the Olympia City Council did not adopt the proposed code amendment for drive-though.
Olympia City Council votes down proposal to allow drive-throughs on Plum Street
After almost an hour of discussing options for balancing housing, climate goals, safety, and health, the Olympia City Council voted not to adopt the proposed amendment to allow drive-throughs on Plum … more
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Puget Sound Energy’s Senior Local Government Affairs Representative Kristine Rompa (right) briefed Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) for the facility’s features and goals.
Puget Sound Energy aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030
“Climate change is an existential threat that cannot be ignored, and we are doing our part to move further and faster to save our planet,” said Puget Sound Energy (PSE) President and CEO … more
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Procurement Coordinator Jeff Peterson briefed Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors about a new contract with Day Wireless Systems.
Intercity Transit extends contract with wireless communications vendor
Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors authorized General Manager Emily Bergkamp to execute a $275,000 purchase order with Day Wireless Systems to provide digital radio communications for … more
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Resident Larry Taylor said that he collected 24 signatures from the community against the roundabout.
Ridgeview residents in Lacey oppose proposed roundabout at Martin Way and Meridian Road
Some residents from the community near Ridgeview Road east of Lacey’s city limits object to the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Martin Way, Meridian Road, and Duterrow Road. more
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On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission meeting for a proposed renovation of the Lassen Building from a commercial space into a restaurant.
Developer proposes conversion of Lassen Building on Capitol Way N for a popular restaurant
Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for renovating the Lassen Building at 301 Capitol Way N from an existing commercial space into a new restaurant during its Wednesday, April … more
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Gene Angel, director of research and evaluation at Thurston County Economic Development Council, shows to the Tumwater City Council that indicators shows that the county’s economic vitality is back to pre-pandemic levels.
Thurston Economic Development Council discusses regional economy's ups and downs
While certain economic indicators show Thurston County has been on an upswing since the pandemic, certain issues, such as housing affordability, continue to plague the county. Gene Angel, director of … more
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The Olympia Planning Commission opened a public hearing on the Capital Mall Triangle area plan, where community members raised their concerns on affordable housing and parks, on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Community members ask for specifics re Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan
Traffic, parks, and affordable housing took center stage as the Olympia Planning Commission heard public testimony on proposals to redevelop the Capital Mall Triangle subarea into a more urban … more
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan
State of the City: Tumwater mayor speaks about key priorities
Ongoing road projects, further development, and an expanded cultural arts program are among the key priorities for Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan. The mayor spoke at a forum organized by the … more
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TJ Johnson, founder of Urban Futures Farm, stands before squash and several other crops.
What does the loss of local farmland mean to Thurston County residents?
The United States Department of Agriculture just released data from its 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the news is not good for either Thurston County or Washington State. In Thurston County, … more
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There will be a temporary closure of a section of 15th Avenue Southwest in Olympia, WA for maintenance work from April 1 to May 3.
Temporary closure on 15th Avenue SW in Olympia for regrading and repaving
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has temporarily closed a section of 15th Avenue SW in Olympia for maintenance work. The closure will extend from Capitol Way all through the … more
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FC Olympia announces their intent to begin steps to build a future USL Youth & Academy club
Artesians announce plans for youth soccer program
FC Olympia has finalized their intent to kick off a local youth soccer program tied to its existing men’s and women’s United Soccer League (USL) franchises, aiming to create a path to a … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the purchase of four forklifts for $226,664.
Port invests in additional forklifts, a lease transfer, lawyers talk
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized purchasing four forklifts for $226,664 on Monday, March 25, to be covered by selling four 60-foot flat deck railcars, which the port approved as surplus … more
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Intercity Transit celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Bus Buddy program.
Intercity Transit’s Bus Buddy program celebrates tenth anniversary
Intercity Transit, alongside partner agencies, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bus Buddy program at the Olympia Transit Center last Saturday, March 16. The Bus Buddy program has assisted … more
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At a presubmission conference conducted by the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee on Wednesday, March 20, a developer proposed transforming an old house into two commercial establishment spaces on 4th Avenue E.
Developer plans to replace old  house on 4th Avenue E, Olympia, putting in commercial space
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a planned project to transform an old house into two commercial establishment spaces at 1711 4th Avenue E. At the committee meeting on … more
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Thurston Economic Development Council Executive Director Michael Cade (center) and Director of Research and Evaluation Gene Angel (rightmost) briefed Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners about the county’s economic growth at a March 18, 2024 meeting.
Thurston County fastest-growing county along I-5 for past and next 10 years
Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Michael Cade gave Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) an overview of the economic development efforts in the region. … more
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Jason Faust, left, became the new owner of Lloyd’s Automotive and Transmission Specialists in January 2024.
There’s a new owner at Lloyd’s Automotive in Olympia
Lloyd’s Automotive and Transmission Specialists has a new owner, Jason Faust. The full-service automotive shop has operated in downtown Olympia since 1963. It started as a family-run … more
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Budget and Fiscal Manager Nicole Martinez briefed the Board of County Commissioners about a new franchise for Mashell Telecom Inc. under the name Lightcurve Internet.
More fiber optic capacity set to follow agreement with Lightcurve
Seeking to facilitate expansion of fiber optic capacity in the county, the Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, March 19, a nonexclusive franchise for Mashell Telecom, Inc., which is … more
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On May 4, 2024, witness the splendor of Olympia Family Theater (OFT)’s 2024 Gala at the South Puget Sound Community College as the night transports you to the whimsical world of The Wizard of Oz.
Olympia Family Theater invites community to May 4 gala
Witness the splendor of Olympia Family Theater (OFT)’s 2024 Gala at the South Puget Sound Community College as the night transports you to the whimsical world of The Wizard … more
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