OLYMPIA

Olympia Business News

Olympia Middle Housing Faces Cost and Infrastructure Hurdles

Olympia Middle Housing Faces Cost and Infrastructure Hurdles

City planners are drafting code changes to address land costs, financing, and water and sewer rules that slow construction of duplexes and triplexes.

Live Poll

Do you think Olympia is making it easier or harder to build more housing?


Industry

Utilities

Olympia Closed Section of Fones Road for Repairs

City crews scheduled nighttime utility and striping work between the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail and Pacific Avenue.


Jobs

Live Poll

Should your local government authorize budget increases to cover unexpected costs for public projects?

Remote Work

Port of Olympia Increased Service Contract Funding

The Commission authorized budget hikes for environmental cleanup, headquarters design, and auditing services.

Port of Olympia Increased Service Contract Funding

Philanthropy

Live Poll

Do you believe local scholarship pageants provide meaningful opportunities for young women in your community?

Philanthropy

Miss Thurston County Organization Crowns Four New Winners

The 52nd annual scholarship competition awarded titles to local participants in Olympia.

Miss Thurston County Organization Crowns Four New Winners

Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Should city planners prioritize local logistical concerns over new commercial pharmacy developments in your area?

Openings & Closings

Olympia Reviews Pharmacy Proposal for Cooper Point Road

City officials are evaluating a new drive-thru pharmacy plan at the site currently occupied by Abbey Carpets and Floors.

Olympia Reviews Pharmacy Proposal for Cooper Point Road