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Olympia this week: Thurston County Warns of Payment Scams

Monday, November 2, 2026

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Thurston County warns residents to verify invoices and ignore calls demanding wire transfers for County services.

Washington State Commerce awarded $4,356,000 to 11 lenders through its Equitable Access to Credit program.

Thurston County seeks public input on a land use amendment for a Grand Mound rezoning and a Port of Olympia warehouse expansion, with comments due by November 19, 2026.

Inspections must now be scheduled through an online portal with a five-day window to avoid cancellations.

Inspections must now be scheduled online through the Online Permit Portal within five business days.

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Officials urge residents to verify invoices and ignore calls demanding wire transfers for County services.“Officials urge residents to verify invoices and ignore calls demanding wire transfers for County services.”
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Thurston County warns residents to verify invoices and ignore calls demanding wire transfers for County services.“Thurston County officials warn of a new scam targeting residents with fake invoices and payment requests. Scammers pose as County directors, emailing fake invoices and demanding wire transfers for permitting services. The County does not require wire transfers for such services, which are irreversible and incur higher fees. Residents should verify any invoice by contacting the County building and development permit office or checking the County website, and hang up immediately on suspicious calls.”
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Washington State Commerce awarded $4,356,000 to 11 lenders through its Equitable Access to Credit program.“The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $4,356,000 to 11 organizations through its Equitable Access to Credit program.”
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Thurston County seeks public input on a land use amendment for a Grand Mound rezoning and a Port of Olympia warehouse expansion, with comments due by November 19, 2026.“Thurston County is seeking public input on a land use amendment and rezone for a 4.9-acre parcel on 193rd Ave. in Grand Mound. The proposal aims to change the zoning from Arterial Commercial to Planned Industrial Park. Comments are due by November 19, 2026.”
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Inspections must now be scheduled through an online portal with a five-day window to avoid cancellations.“Olympia's Permit Center now requires all inspections to be scheduled through its online portal. Residents must schedule inspections within five business days to avoid cancellations.”
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Inspections must now be scheduled online through the Online Permit Portal within five business days.“Inspections must now be scheduled through the Online Permit Portal within the next five business days.”

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Thurston County Warns of Payment Scams
Officials urge residents to verify invoices and ignore calls demanding wire transfers for County services.
Thurston County officials warn of a new scam targeting residents with fake invoices and payment requests.

Scammers pose as County directors, emailing fake invoices and demanding wire transfers for permitting services. The County does not require wire transfers for such services, which are irreversible and incur higher fees.

Residents should verify any invoice by contacting the County building and development permit office or checking the County website, and hang up immediately on suspicious calls.

EAC grants awarded to 11 lenders
Washington State Commerce grants $4.356M to 11 lenders supporting underserved businesses.
The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $4,356,000 to 11 organizations through its Equitable Access to Credit program.

Each year, program grant funds help create jobs and support underserved businesses. The 2026 grant recipients will receive specific amounts from $81,474 to $640,792.

Thurston County seeks public input on land use amendment
Multiple projects including a Grand Mound rezoning and a Port of Olympia warehouse expansion are open for public comment through November.
Thurston County is seeking public input on a land use amendment and rezone for a 4.9-acre parcel on 193rd Ave. in Grand Mound. The proposal aims to change the zoning from Arterial Commercial to Planned Industrial Park. Comments are due by November 19, 2026.
The Port of Olympia has filed for a new 70,000 square foot warehouse adjacent to its existing facility. The project aims to provide additional covered storage for commodities shipped to and from the Port. The filing was issued on October 20, 2026.

Inspections now scheduled via online portal
Online portal now required for inspections; new scheduling window and process details provided.
Olympia's Permit Center now requires all inspections to be scheduled through its online portal. Residents must schedule inspections within five business days to avoid cancellations.
The online system allows residents to select AM or PM inspection times. For more precise timing, residents must call the Permit Center at 8 a.m. on the day of inspection. The portal also provides real-time updates on scheduled inspections and status reports.

Inspections must be scheduled online
Inspections must now be scheduled through the Online Permit Portal within the next five business days.
The Olympia Permit Center now requires all inspections to be scheduled through an online portal instead of by phone.

Residents must schedule inspections within five business days and set up a portal account using an access code provided by the city.
The online system allows residents to choose AM or PM inspection times, with more specific timeframes available by calling the Permit Center on the morning of the inspection.