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TRPC senior planner Allison Osterberg presented the housing allocation assessment to the council on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Thurston Regional Planning Council member pushes for student focus in housing allocation planning
Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) discussion of the housing needs assessment and proposed allocation methodology, TRPC member Hilary Seidel urged the staff Friday, January 2, to consider … more
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Auditors from the Washington State Auditor's Office presented the city’s accountability audit report spanning January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022 in a meeting with city council and staff on January 30, 2024.
State auditors flag discrepancies in Lacey building permit fees
Officials from the Washington State Auditor's Office said Lacey has generally been compliant with local and state laws, regulations and policies but the city also found itself under scrutiny … more
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Tessa Gardner-Brown, a consultant from Floyd|Snider, showed the Port of Olympia Commission several sediment management measures that DES had studied.
Sediment control planning is the focus of Deschutes Estuary work this year, state tells port
The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) continues to plan the removal of the 5th Avenue Dam and restoring the Deschutes Estuary. For this year, DES will focus on completing an … more
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Mobile homes grouped together
Mobile home residents are seizing the opportunity to buy their parks
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard Mobile home parks are coming up for sale and there are signs that a new law giving residents a chance to buy them is working. Since mid-July, … more
Port of Olympia Commission held the election of its officers on Monday, January 22.
Port of Olympia Commission re-elects Iyall president
The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously voted to re-elect Commissioner Bob Iyall as its president on Monday, January 22. Iyall was the commission president before Commissioner Amy Evans … more
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The Olympia Planning Commissioner approved a code text amendment allowing drive-through facilities on Plum Street on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Olympia Planning Commission recommends allowing Plum Street drive-throughs
In a 5-2 vote, the Olympia Planning Commission on Monday approved a recommendation of a text amendment to allow drive-throughs as a conditional use on properties on Plum Street between Union Avenue … more
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A slide from the port staff’s January 8 presentation showed that the port and Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan details mitigation efforts for four species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Port agrees to extend partnership with Tumwater for completion of habitat conservation plan
  The Port of Olympia Commission amended an interlocal agreement with the city of Tumwater to extend their partnership and continue developing a habitat conservation plan (HCP). The … more
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Intercity Transit (IT) Fleet and Facilities Director Jonathan Yee (left-most in second row) briefs their board of directors on the staff’s recommendations for their transition to a zero-emission fleet.
Recommendations for Intercity Transit’s zero-transition plan rely on mixed fleet
Intercity Transit (IT) Fleet and Facilities Director Jonathan Yee presented to their board of directors the staff’s recommendations for the agency’s transition to a zero-emission fleet … more
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"Scammers often exploit heightened emotional states, making it more challenging for individuals to assess the situation clearly,” said Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Director Charlie Clark.
Warning: Bitcoin and virtual currency kiosk scams
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Division of Consumer Services has released a policy statement emphasizing the need for virtual currency kiosk operators to provide … more
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Documents prepared for the meeting show a map of Ziply Fiber Pacific’s facilities.
New internet service provider coming to Tumwater
Internet service provider Ziply Fiber Pacific is working to make its services available in Tumwater. The Tumwater City Council conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, for an ordinance … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission, along with Cliff Moore from Porthman Consulting, discussed whom to invite for a panel to interview candidates for the executive direction position.
Port Commission considers panel members for executive director candidate interviews
The Port of Olympia Commission discussed possible panel members to interview the final candidates for the executive director position at its meeting yesterday. Cliff Moore, a consultant from … more
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During the public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners for the Agricultural Code amendments, Community Farm Land Trust Co-chair Marcie Cleaver (podium) thanked the commissioners for listening to farmers’ concerns regarding farmland loss.
Thurston County residents express mixed reactions on Agricultural Code update
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing yesterday, January 16, to collect community comments on the proposed changes to the counties Agriculture Code . Community … more
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The Squaxin Island Tribe's flag flies on the left pole, the U.S. and Washington flags on the center pole and the City of Olympia flag flies on the right pole following a ceremony on Oct. 7, 2021 at Olympia City Hall.
Olympia Hearing Examiner recommends Evergreen Park development for mixed-use
Olympia's Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir has recommended approving an amendment to the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) that would enable mixed-use commercial and multifamily … more
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Shown in the foreground, Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall, Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Willie Frank III and Port of Olympia's Director of Environmental & Planning Programs Shawn Gilbertson are shown at the January 8, 2024 event kicking off an eight-week underwater research project to evaluate sediment conditions in the East Bay of Budd Inlet.
Port of Olympia begins sampling activities to diagnose condition of Budd Inlet
The Port of Olympia deployed a research vessel on Monday, January 8, to help the Port collect sediment samples from Budd Inlet. The collected samples will be analyzed to help the Port identify … more
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Tumwater staff Erika Smith-Erickson (lower right) briefs the city council on four amendments to the city’s development code.
Tumwater City Council reviews amendments to development code
Tumwater City Council reviewed four amendments to its development code during a work session on Tuesday, January 9. The proposed changes are part of the city’s annual housekeeping amendments, … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission decided to defer the elections of its officers until January 22.
Port of Olympia Commission defers election of officers
The newly expanded five-member Port of Olympia Commission deferred the election of its new officers until its next regular meeting on January 22. The commission was scheduled to vote on its new … more
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The Olympia Planning Commission held a public hearing on the drive-through proposal on Plum Street on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Olympia Planning Commission opens public hearing for a drive-through proposal; weighs in on development vs. safety
The Olympia Planning Commission is weighing on a proposal to change regulations and permit drive-throughs within a defined segment of Plum Street between Union Avenue and Fifth Avenue that could … more
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Equal Latin's new location is on the corner of Pacific and DeVoe St., about a block west of Thurston County's offices in The Atrium.
Equal Latin Restaurant & Bar is an immigrant’s realized dream
Her childhood was a bit of a paradox – one that she described as poor but beautiful.   “I appreciate my upbringing because it makes me the person I am today,” said Maria … more
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Yorkshire Apartments would be built between Israel Road and Tumwater Boulevard.
Tumwater reviews huge apartment complex proposal along Tyee Road
Tumwater’s new hearing examiner Mark Scheibmeir led a public hearing this week on the proposed development of the Yorkshire Apartments, an apartment complex to be built between Israel Road and … more
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Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid presented the two proposals for redeveloping 108 State Avenue NW building at the intersection of State and Capitol at the PBIA meeting held Thursday, January 3, 2024.
PBIA Advisory Board backs hotel proposal for historic 108 State Avenue building
Most members of the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board expressed support for the hotel redevelopment proposal submitted in response to the 108 State Avenue building, a … more
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