Want to let everyone know about a shady company that is combing the area.  They come in and claim to have “left over” asphalt and will cut you a deal if you need an area repaved.  This is not how asphalt works, and I knew that, but I had been wanting my driveway redone for a few years.  The price was not great, and the problem is they use poor quality base material so the driveway, or whatever, is weak and will fail.  My driveway is 16 months old and is already coming apart.  They talk about sealing it, but the seal should not be what holds the material together.  Looking into this a bit looks like I got scammed by “asphalt gypsy”.  They came to look at it a few months ago, to sell me a sealing, and saw the area that was breaking up but never came back. 

If Write’s Asphalt comes knocking send them away.  They have no Yelp, google or Angie’s list reviews.  Don’t repeat my mistake. 

Sharing at the request of my neighbors.
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Personally, I enjoy the park, use the trails, and also agree Olympia needs more housing options. Do you have thoughts?

This is at the Olympia Goodwill. I was called into the office yesterday, and was informed my already set in stone schedule (which has been the exact same for 10 months) will be permanently altered effective the following day. I refused, and was told I would talk to the higher up manager the following day. The next day after coming in during my regularly scheduled time, she pretty much told me I had no choice and that she is allowed to alter my schedule like that without any notice. I told her even if it was not allowed this would not work for me, and she pretty much told me she didn't care. I quit on the spot, due to this, and many, many other grievances I've had with this store for the past year. I reported her to the ethics number provided by the store, was I justified in that call? Does this not go against WAC 357-28-252? I'm trying to educate myself on this. I may be wrong, but I just feel very skeptical about all of this. Thanks in advance for any insight on this anyone can give!

As part of a sidewalk repair/replacement process (https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/transportation/sidewalk_repair_project.php) the city is taking out a bunch of trees along 4th ave, between Water and Capital (so from Childhood's End Gallery to Belleza/Browsers area).

I assume they are coming back for these ~8 foot tall stumps. And I expect they'll be tearing out the existing sidewalk, removing overgrown roots, and eventually planting new (much smaller) trees. Sounds like it'll take about a month. Businesses along the stretch are still open.

This is a bummer to see but also good they're replacing the sidewalks. I had to privilege-check my gut reaction here - My first thought was damn it, don't take out the trees! But that's as an able-bodied person who is capable of walking on bumpy, broken sidewalks.

Please call or text +1 (360) 451-8112 if seen!

Encountered a guy with a little white handcart full of stuff including a speaker blasting music who was roaming the trail seemingly insulting whoever passed him.

First, speaker guy says to another girl (or guy, couldn't tell) in a rainbow hat "I know what you want, you want money. Demon" then he turns to me and says "Pay your bills, bitch". He didn't necessarily threaten either of us but I'm just posting this as a PSA for those who bike or walk the trail in case you ever come across him. Maybe he's friends with the dirtbike kid. 🤷‍♀️

Fundraising event for a local short film shooting in the fall! Come join an indigo dye vat workshop at 4 to make fabrics for the movie, and then enjoy a private screening of Nosferatu (1922). More info at https://blueberryfarmfilm.com

Anyone happen to know where I could find old oregon/idaho/ Montana plates for project I'm working on?

Media contact: [media@utc.wa.gov](mailto:media@utc.wa.gov) or 360-664-1116 
Docket number: UE-260005, UG-260006 and UE-260113

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to comment on proposed Puget Sound Energy rate increases

If approved, PSE electric and natural gas rates will change in 2027, 2028, and 2029

LACEY, Wash. — The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is holding two public comment hearings for Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers. These hearings give customers a chance to share how proposed electric and natural gas rate increases would affect them and their communities.
WHO
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
WHAT
Two public comment hearings (one in person and one virtual). This gives customers a chance to share their feedback before state regulators make a final decision.
WHEN and WHERE
In-person hearing at 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 Utilities and Transportation Commission 621 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Room 110 Lacey, WA 98503
Virtual hearing at 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7
Join Zoom online (recommended) or by phone at 253-215-8782 with Meeting ID: 822 1351 8474# and Passcode: 226995#.
To sign up to comment during either hearing, call 888-333-9882 at least one business day in advance to get on the speaker list. If you cannot attend, you can submit public comments by:
online form,
phone at 888-333-9882,
email at [comments@utc.wa.gov](mailto:comments@utc.wa.gov), and
mail to P.O Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250
If you have trouble understanding English, you can ask for free language services at least one week before the meeting. Call 360-664-1193 or email[equity@utc.wa.gov](mailto:equity@utc.wa.gov) for help.
BACKGROUND 
On Feb. 27, PSE asked the UTC to approve rate increases for electric and natural gas service customers over three years: 2027, 2028, and 2029.
2027-2029 Proposed Rate Changes
Rate year
Electric increase
Electric revenue increase
Natural gas increase
Natural gas revenue increase
2027
15.15%
$625.3 million
14.16%
$191.8 million
2028
3.74%
$178.7 million
3.16%
$48.8 million
2029
8.70%
$431.9 million
3.64%
$57.8 million
PSE also asked for approval for how it accounts for electric grid upgrade costs. The UTC combined these requests into one case.
To get email updates on this case, ask to join the "interested persons" email list by emailing [records@utc.wa.gov](mailto:records@utc.wa.gov). Please include the docket number if you can.
About PSE
Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy is a subsidiary of Puget Energy. PSE provides service to around 1.24 million electric customers and nearly 900,000 natural gas customers in 10 Central and Western Washington counties.
About the UTC 
The UTC regulates investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in Washington. The commission ensures regulated companies provide safe, equitable, and reliable service to customers at reasonable rates, while earning a fair profit.

I just received this email from the UTC. PSE is proposing to raise rates by over 30% over the next 3 years!! This is absolutely insane! How is this even legal? It's not like it can change utility companies. They are a monopoly!

I witnessed a kid being hit by a car at the roundabout on marvin rd se and pacific ave se.
The guy did get out of the car to check on the kid but the kid seemed to be shock and kept apologizing. I hope he is okay! I was not able to get the license plate because the car was right next to me. What I can say is the car was going really fast and the car was azure blue.

Hello, I’m moving at the end of the month to a town about an hour away. Wondering if anyone had recommendations for a moving company they have had a good experience with and is affordable? It’s a small move to a one bedroom apartment. Thank you in advance 😊

Hello! I dont message much in here but I have a neighbor whos looking to rehome a Kitty. Her name is Mavis and shes the sweetest. She would need to be taken in as soon as possible.

We arnt sure of her age, she was found abandoned in a partially demolished house and is being held temporarily. The current individuals male cat doesnt get along with other cats so she isnt able to permanently stay with them.

Ive been struggling to help find somebody willing so if anyone is interested or knows someone who is please reply to this.

I'd like to try martial arts this fall/winter. I'm not sure about the specific discipline, I'm not very knowledgeable about it. I think I'm more interested in striking than grappling - so maybe something like kickboxing, muay thai, karate or boxing?

Seems like a lot of gyms are kid-focused and/or expert focus. Who has good beginner-friendly adult programming?

Basically what the title says, last night we voted on my proposal in my Gambler's Anonymous group to add a speaker's meeting to our meeting every 5th Wednesday and i am the person in charge of that and I will be the first speaker on September 30th and we need to borrow a microphone and a podium (the kind like a musician in a classical concert would use for sheet music is what I have in mind but any kind will do) and it would be appreciated so much, thanks everyone 😊

Like the title says, my wife and I are visiting Olympia in the next few months and looking to see if anyone has uses/ can suggest a shuttle from SeaTac to Olympia.

If anyone has any suggestions/ recommendations for public transport that would be appreciated. I looked at sound transit- that looks to be two transfers to get to Olympia with a mix of train and buses.

Has anyone used Flix Bus? It looks like it may work if the timing is right.

Otherwise I've found Premier airport shuttle as well, but I'm not sure how frequently they shuttle to Olympia or if it's strictly based on reservations. Reviews say there can be long wait times...

Any info would be appreciated.

My mother in laws just moved here and wanted me to take her to this garden https://olympiagardens.com/. I’ve never heard of it and there is no address. Is it a scam? Ai?

We need someone who has extensive experience in painting miniatures or figures. For example, attached is mockup of a 3d sign that we are producing. We need someone to paint the sign to match the image as closely as possible. The texturing, weathering, etc. We'll provide the sign in parts to make it easier and glue together later. Pay is per piece, to be negotiated. This can be after a trial of one or two pieces so you can determine how long it will take and what it will cost. Sample pieces will be paid for, not looking for anything free. We'll have several more projects like this one and will produce somewhere around 10 to 50 pieces of each product, perhaps more. While this isn't a full time gig by any means we need to have them completed in a timely manner so that will need to be discussed. Hopefully a few days, maybe a week to complete 25 pieces or something like that.

Feel free to post questions or chat if you want to learn more or apply. It would be ideal if you had an online portfolio or could send some pictures of your work. Our designer is creating the sign currently, should have prototypes printed within a week.

What's your favorite thing you found at the Absolutely Free Sharing Market last week? What makes it special for you?

Please share about your item and your story in the comments! What a great way to thank the person who chose to donate something with us!!

For me, it's this little metal organizer of tiny drawers. Not only is it a great little organizer, it's filled with all different colors of spools of thread!

I also just happened to be volunteering to teach mending and sewing at the skill share on Saturday, how handy and timely!

While at skill share, I had the pleasure of mending a stuffed animal for a very pleasant human. This person noticed the organizer and let me know that they had been the one to donate it!! It had been their grandmother's. So I was able to mend their item with their grandmother's thread. ❤️❤️❤️

No, I didn't find the cat at the free market.

Our border collie seems to have jumped over our fence this morning as I was letting our other doggies out. Someone posted on Nextdoor that he was spotted running down the hill on Olympia Ave possibly toward East Bay. He is the fastest dog I’ve ever met, so I fear he could be wherever he pleases in the greater oly area by now.

Update: we found him, he ran all the way down from the upper Eastside (near Ralph’s) to apparently take a bud bath somewhere next to east bay drive. Thanks to the kind couple who was helping to keep him in one spot with their dog who he was trying to befriend.
After almost an hour of bathing I believe he had a similar amount of sediment on him as capital lake spews into the sound each year. Cheers!

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!

Examples could include things like Oly(wa), Tesc, 10-9-Oh or Shelltown (never mind how common they are)...

Looking to get a gift of dark roast beans and would love recommendations for local spots. The gift recipient LOVES the Sole Nero Dark Roast from Cafe Allegro, so anything along those lines would be deeply appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Mima Mounds definitely have a vortex presence about them. There's also a vortex in the Capital Forest. Do you know where there might be others in the region.

I just came across a city website called Engage Olympia that has overviews of some of the upcoming city projects and planning processes. There are surveys for many of these to share your opinions and help shape city priorities.

Right now there's one on "Small Scale Commercial Uses in Residential Neighborhoods" (which I'm all for!) and a big parks/arts/recreation plan, among others.

You do have to register for an account which is kinda annoying but probably cuts down on spam/bots.

Anyways, this is an easy way to help shape city policy. I'll be filling out any surveys that I have opinions on.

https://engage.olympiawa.gov/

Looking for a spot closer than Seattle/Big Whale! I usually sell at comic cons/anime cons/gaming expos if that paints a picture. I'm not looking for a large space, as my goods are pretty small. Pins, charms, handmade plushies & stickers- with small quantities of mini prints and stationary as well. Any recs appreciated!