South Capitol

Capitol Way S Overnight Closure – August 20-21

Submitted by: Tiffani King, Senior Engineering Plans Examiner, City of Olympia A section of Capitol Way S will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. The road will reopen at 5 a.m. the following morning. This closure affects Capitol Way S between 14th Avenue/Sid Snyder Avenue and 15th Avenue. TheContinue reading “Capitol Way S Overnight Closure – August 20-21”

New Proposed Regulations on Home-Based Businesses

Submitted by: Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, City of Olympia Editor’s note: The City of Olympia is considering changing the rules governing home-based businesses. Home-based businesses are operated by a full-time resident in a residential zone and are restricted by various criteria. This is the first update to the home-based business regulations in many years, andContinue reading “New Proposed Regulations on Home-Based Businesses”

Frog Pond Corner Store Changes Hands

Submitted by Jan Rocks, South Capitol resident: Just talked to Mr. Young at the Frog pond, he said he has sold the store. New owners next week. I thought it would be fun if the neighborhood knew and stopped by to say goodbye. He said he will be there today (July 24), closed tomorrow, thereContinue reading “Frog Pond Corner Store Changes Hands”

Notice of Public Hearing on Olympia Code Amendments

Attend a public hearing on proposed City of Olympia building code amendments.

Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements to Affordable Rental Properties

Submitted by Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner/Historic Preservation Officer, City of Olympia The City of Olympia, in partnership with Olympia Community Solar, is launching the SHARE Accelerator pilot program to connect interested owners of affordable rental housing within city limits to funding, guidance, and resources to streamline energy efficiency as well as health and safety upgrades to theirContinue reading “Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements to Affordable Rental Properties”

Meet with Port Commissioner Vasavada

Commissioner Jasmine Vasavada of the Port of Olympia has asked to meet with the South Capitol community on Weds, March 11 at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln Elementary School library. Everyone is invited to come, learn and ask questions of Commissioner Vasavada about the Port of Olympia and its initiatives. The Commission describes this meetingContinue reading “Meet with Port Commissioner Vasavada”