Archive of: Thurston County

	Title	Issue
	Property tax revenues increase Property tax revenues increased 6.2 percent to $8.2 billion in 2008, with more than half of the increase stemming from new construction and voter-approved levies, the Washington State Department of Revenue reported. About 1.3 percent of the increase came from new construction added to the tax rolls, and 2.1 percent was the result of voter-approved tax increases for junior taxing districts, according to Property Tax Statistics 2008, the agency's annual compilation of property tax information.	October 2008
	Tribes move forward with master plan With the target of purposeful development of the Grand Mound area, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation gathered together citizens, officials and developer to plan the future. Grand Mound has seen tremendous growth in recent years. The county has received permit applications for some 520 new houses and apartments for the area. Ground Mound's Great Wolf Lodge was completed in 2007, providing more than 500 new jobs and drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors so far. The population in the area is projected to more than double by 2030, according to the Thurston County Economic Development Council.	October 2008
	Small biz owners fear credit freeze At a time when many of the nation's largest companies are struggling to survive, a growing number of small businesses are also feeling the stress that comes from making and saving money in a tough economy, according to the results of a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive for ING DIRECT's ShareBuilder 401k. "A lot of small businesses are struggling to cover their monthly expenses and still have something left to put into savings," said Stuart Robertson, general manager of ShareBuilder 401k. "Before this down economy set-in, the number of small businesses making regular contributions to their savings plan was actually on the rise. Today we're beginning to see a step backwards."	September 2008
	Boat servicer expands in downturn Commencement Bay Marine Services, a full-service boat repair and haul-out service on the Thea Foss Waterway, has announced it will expand its workforce from the recently closed Olympic Boat Center.	September 2008
	Lacey Catholic high school breaks ground Ground in Lacey was broken and blessed yesterday in preparation for the Pope John Paul II High School, which is scheduled to open in September of 2009. "It went beautifully," said Cecilia Brennan, president of the school's board of directors. "Everything is on schedule."	September 2008
	Small biz index plummets The Small Business Research Board's Small Business Confidence Index decreased to 30 points in the second quarter of 2008, a downturn of nearly 14 points, or 31 percent, from the previous quarter, according to a report issued today. The greatest decrease in confidence is among businesses in the Western states, where the index decreased to 27.7 from the 59 points recorded in the previous study, according to the report co-sponsored by International Profit Associates. Businesses in the Western states reported they are most pessimistic about the improvement of the overall economy.	September 2008
	State takes action against health workers The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges in the following South Sound cases:	September 2008
	Gregoire laments WaMu sale Gov. Chris Gregoire has voiced her feelings on the sale of Washington Mutual's banking operations after forming and growing in Puget Sound to be one of the largest thrifts in the nation until it imploded under the weight of bad debt brought on by the falling housing market.	September 2008
	BIAW hails court ruling The Building Industry Association of Washington claims a major First Amendment victory in a decision by Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Pomeroy, who declined to issue an injuction to freeze the trade association's assets pending the outcome of a $98 million class action lawsuit.	September 2008
	Around the Sound The idea that most National Guard personnel served "one weekend a month, two weeks a year" lost much of its relevance since the breakup of the Soviet Union a generation ago. The current face of the National Guard has Washington State's Guard troops now serving in 13 countries. Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Lowenberg, adjutant general of the State of Washington will talk about the metamorphosis that has led the National Guard into current partnerships with 63 countries to defend the nation and its interests all over the globe. Lowenberg will also discuss the many adjustments the troops and their families have had to make and address the Guard's wide-ranging roles and responsibilities. His presentation will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wheelock Student Center Rotunda, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma. City Club of Tacoma is hosting the event. Tickets at $23 for members and $30 for guests. RSVP by today at (253) 272-9561 or www.cityclubtacoma.org.	September 2008

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