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This home at 6841 Jericho Lane SW in Olympia sold for $425,000 last week. Kristy Woodford/Holistic Home Group Photo.
The JOLT Real Estate Week in Review for Feb. 28-Mar. 6, 2021
This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.  There were 51 sales completed from Sun., Feb. 28 - Sat., Mar. 6, 2021.  (The house with the … more
Project Manager Amos Callender with Thomas Architecture Studios presents a map of waterfront property to be developed in coming years, marked with potential uses for each site.
Port of Olympia plans for large developments along waterfront in coming years
Several sites along the Port of Olympia’s eastern bank may see significant development in the years to come, as Port officials continue seeking public input and discussing the sweeping … more
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Thurston County Soliciting Requests for Proposals for Social Services Projects
​Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is soliciting requests for proposals for funding projects under the Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention, the Veterans Assistance … more
A site plan for a proposed espresso stand at Cooper Point Road and Evergreen Park Drive, that was presented to the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee on Wed., Feb. 17, 2021.
Potential new drive-thru espresso stand in West Olympia
The Olympia Site Plan Committee today discussed a possible drive-thru espresso stand that may be constructed at the intersection of Cooper Point Road Southwest and Evergreen Park Drive. The Site … more
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Location of 1210 West Bay Drive NW, Olympia
Appeal opposing massive development along West Bay Drive in Olympia denied
A hearing examiner shot down an appeal from the Olympia Coalition for Ecosystems Preservation, which argued an environmental review should start as soon as possible on a massive development project … more
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An overview of restrictions in Phases 1 and 2 of Washington's Roadmap to Recovery plan.
Our world is re-opening starting Monday: Phase 2 begins
Thurston County will enter Phase 2 of Washington’s Roadmap to Recovery plan starting Monday, after the state made adjustments to safety metrics and requirements. Now, rather than having to … more
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Lacey City Hall
Lacey City Council to discuss Comcast renewal and puppy mill ordinance
The Lacey City Council is holding a regular meeting Thu., Jan. 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes a proposed new ordinance that would restrict sales of commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet … more
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Intercity Transit has increased service on Routes 62A and 62B, traveling along the Martin Way corridor, to reduce crowding and allow for greater social distancing.
Intercity Transit Increases Frequency of Routes 62A and 62B
Intercity Transit announced today that it has added service to Routes 62A and 62B to better serve passengers traveling along the Martin Way corridor. The additional bus service increases trip … more
Olympia city council to discuss Comcast renewal tomorrow
The Olympia City Council is set to meet on Tue., Jan. 12 at 5:30 pm; the agenda includes renewing Comcast's exclusive franchise in the city. The council will discuss other topics including the … more
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The now-empty Olympian building, where The Olympian set up shop after its owners sold their iconic building to Olympia School District for its new headquarters. In early 2020 the staff at the local daily moved operations again, to smaller offices a few blocks away in Olympia.
The Olympian's newsroom staff have voted to unionize
Journalists at The Olympian, The News Tribune in Tacoma, The Bellingham Herald, and the Tri-City Herald are unionizing, according to an announcement yesterday.  Nearly 90 percent of eligible … more
Heather Frey outside of her Seattle home on Dec. 15, 2020. Frey has been filing for pandemic unemployment assistance since March and, as of earlier this week, hadn’t received a single payment yet.
WA unemployment problems persist, with some going unpaid for months
Heather Frey filed for unemployment in March, when the pandemic disrupted her business selling used books online.  Nine months later, the Seattle resident was still waiting on her first … more
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This Cessna Grand Caravan 208B was successfully test-flown on May 28, 2020 at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington, according to AeroTEC, an independent aviation testing company.
Olympia Regional Airport designated as electric aircraft beta test site
The Washington State Department of Transportation has designated the Olympia Regional Airport as a beta test site for electric aircraft. The Olympia Regional Airport was identified as one of six … more
Accessory dwelling units up to 850 square feet are allowed to be permitted and built on single-family properties in Olympia as of the city council's decision on Dec. 8, 2020. The above rendering is for a one-bedroom cottage.
Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes - Oh my!
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a group of amendments to city housing code, loosening restrictions on accessary dwelling units and allowing duplexes, triplexes and other dense … more
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Cheryl Richmond near her home on Vashon Island on Dec. 7, 2020. Richmond saw her car insurance nearly double recently due to a drop in her credit score after missing two mortgage payments. She lost her job in February and, like most people, has been struggling to pay her bills during the pandemic. Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is proposing legislation that would cut the tie between credit scores and insurance rates, which would help ensure people like Richmond, who are struggling financially during the COVID-19 crisis, won’t owe more money on their insurance.
Bad credit shouldn't mean higher insurance rates, WA official says
Like many people, Cheryl Richmond has struggled to pay her bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. After losing her job in February, she missed two mortgage payments before she worked out a new … more
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This building on Capitol Way N in downtown Olympia has been the location of Rhythm & Rye since 2014.
Rhythm & Rye in downtown Oly searching for new location
Rhythm & Rye, a popular music venue and bar in downtown Olympia, has been temporarily closed since March. Now, its owner is on the hunt for a new location. Owner Andy Geertsen, in an email to … more
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Thurston County's new overflow courtroom at 2404 Chandler Court SW in Olympia.
Off-site courtroom expected to open by Nov. 30
A new off-site facility for Thurston County Superior Court that has been in the works for months is expected to be up and running by Nov. 30. Located at 2404 Chandler Court SW, just a few blocks … more
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Blueberry, Maple and Cerulean Harmell and their father, Leland Harmell, at the sandbox outside of Rainbow Cloud Cafe. To the right is one of the several tables set up for outdoor seating.
New Rainbow Cloud Cafe has something for everybody
Serial entrepreneur Leland Harmell and his wife, Sydney, have launched Rainbow Cloud Café, in west Olympia. And their grand opening is this Saturday. If the business’ name sounds … more
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Public hearing on port budget Monday
The Port of Olympia will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 9 on its draft budget and operating plan for 2021. The hearing will be held during the port commission’s Monday night meeting, which … more
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County postpones applications for lodging tax funds indefinitely
OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Board of Commissioners postponed the 2021 application process for those seeking Lodging Tax (LTAC) funding for projects occurring in incorporated Thurston County … more
Development projects get public hearings next Tuesday
The Thurston County hearings examiner is inviting the public to weigh in on three development projects at a public hearing next Tuesday, Nov. 10. At 10 a.m., there will be a public hearing on a … more
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