The Port of Olympia Commission is looking to create a new deputy position to assist the port’s future executive director.
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The Port of Olympia will continue to pay former Executive Director Sam Gibboney until February 2024, Gibboney’s separation agreement with the port shows.
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The Port of Olympia is currently developing its 2024 non-operating budget and tax levy, with Port staff presenting to the Port Commission an initial proposal for the use of tax levy revenues next …
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Thurston County residents are reminded that the deadline for paying the second half of their 2023 property taxes will be on Tuesday, October 31.
For the convenience of taxpayers, there are four …
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Joshua Cummings, Director of Community Planning and Economic Development, met with the Thurston Board of County Commissioners for the Habitat Conservation Plan update yesterday, October 17.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/18/23
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Olympia held a 30-day public comment period for the draft Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan with feedback from community members who participated, giving strong support for the intensive …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/17/23
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With Sam Gibboney no longer serving as Port of Olympia’s executive director, Port employees and the public are now appealing for the Port to complete the negotiations for the contract of Local …
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) kicked off its annual tour of Washington manufacturers from Olympia on October 4 as part of its 7th annual AWB Manufacturing Week. The expansive six-day …
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By Jay Fratt
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10/6/23
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Intercity Transit (IT) is moving to the next phase of its zero-emission analysis project, which seeks to assess the cost of having a zero-emission fleet.
Intercity Transit’s Board of …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/6/23
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Olympia's Ambassadors Program is transitioning to the Crisis Response Unit (CRU) effective January 2024, Economic Development Director Mike Reid announced at Wednesday's Parking and Business …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/5/23
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Port of Olympia staff proposes spending $5,512,000 for the Port’s capital investment plan in 2024.
Port staff presented the draft spending plan to the Port of Olympia Commission during a …
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Thurston County launched an online Taxpayer Transparency Tool that allows taxpayers to learn how their county property taxes are allocated among various county offices and departments.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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If you have driven down Plum Street and thought you saw something new – well you have. The newest mural to grace downtown Olympia is on the wall of the Plum Street YMCA and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/27/23
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The Port of Olympia and Olympia City Council authorized their respective managements to sign a petition seeking to establish a new taxing district to be called the Downtown Olympia - Downtown …
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Years in the making. The rumors floating in downtown Olympia are true: Sarah’s Love Bites has officially opened for business. After a dogged effort by Max Zavestra and Sarah Jenkins, they are …
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By Jay Fratt
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9/27/23
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Intercity Transit’s (IT) Board of Directors authorized Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp to sign two new contracts with its state and federal lobbyists on Wednesday, September 20.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/25/23
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The Lacey City Council signed a cooperation agreement with the Nisqually Indian Tribe in support of the tribe’s plans to develop 250 acres of tribal land.
“The Nisqually Tribe is in …
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Some residents of Thurston County came forward during the Tuesday, September 19 public hearing to weigh in on the proposed rezoning of some areas under the Grand Mound Subarea Plan Update.
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The end of September is near, but the fun events just got started.
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9/21/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission announced that it has accepted Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s separation of service during a meeting on Tuesday, September 19.
“The commission …
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