Pet hospital coming to Olympia, bakery opens on 4th Ave., and fiber internet now available
A new pet hospital called Blue Pearl is coming to west Olympia in September, the business announced Thursday.
The opening here is happening in conjunction with a merger with an existing hospital, according to a news release.
Blue Pearl Olympia will occupy more than 16,000 square feet at 2432 Heritage Court SW, near the Thurston County Courthouse and U.S. Highway 101.
“The opening of Blue Pearl Olympia will incorporate Olympia Veterinary Specialists, with the hospital set to transfer services and clients to Blue Pearl’s new state-of-the-art facility,” the release reads. “Existing Olympia Veterinary Specialists associates will also relocate to Blue Pearl Olympia.”
The hospital is set to open Sept. 25, according to the announcement.
The hospital will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will offer specialty services including surgery, oncology, radiology and neurology in addition to emergency services, the news release reads.
“Our new 24-hour hospital will provide pet owners in Olympia with emergency and specialty care when they need it most, and we look forward to serving the local community for many years to come,” said Da Chang, chief operating officer of Blue Pearl, in a statement.
More than 80 people will work at the new hospital, and the business is hiring. For more information, go to the Blue Pearl website.
Blue Pearl has four other locations in the state, including in Lakewood at 2510 S. 84th St. Suite 30D.
Bakery opens retail side of business
Frenchie’s on 4th, which initially launched with wholesale operations, has now opened a retail bakery, it announced on Instagram.
“Thank you to everyone who came out for our opening weekend! We were SO happy to see all your faces and so many doggies. We are very grateful to be part of this wonderful community,” the post reads.
The bakery at 1001 Fourth Ave. E. is open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
The business describes itself as an “artisanal handcrafted sourdough bakery.”
“We specialize in sourdough donuts, breads, cinnamon rolls, pastries, pizza dough, coffee and much more,” including gluten-free donuts.
Daiso to open next month
Daiso, the Japanese retailer of household goods, stationery, food and more, is getting closer to opening in the Fred Meyer shopping center in Lacey.
In fact, the business is set to open next month, possibly as early as Sept. 7, according to information gleaned from the internet.
The business also was recently hiring a store manager.
Ziply Fiber being rolled out in Olympia and Lacey
Ziply Fiber — which was formed in May 2020 after acquiring the assets of Frontier Communications, including its service territory in Washington — is rolling out fiber-optic internet in Olympia and Lacey, the Kirkland-based business has announced.
Ziply has signed franchise agreements in Olympia and Lacey and aims to bring the service to 8,200 homes, apartments and businesses, said Ryan Luckin, vice president of marketing for Ziply Fiber.
“We look for markets that don’t already have a fiber provider,” he said. “That’s where we see opportunities.”
Fiber-optic technology offers a larger “pipe” of internet connectivity where users do not experience drops in service or buffering.
The company is offering a range of connectivity plans, including as high as 50 gigabytes in both upload and download speeds. But one of its most popular plans is the 1 gigabyte connection. The business is currently offering that tier at $60 per month for the first 12 months, followed by an increase to $85 per month.
What does the 1 gigabyte plan do for the user? Here’s how the business explains it: extremely fast internet for all devices, low-latency for gaming, near instant download and upload speed, and buffer-free streaming.
What would someone do on the 50-gig plan?
Luckin said that’s a tier probably best for a business. He gave the example of a video production business that needs to send massive video files over the internet, the kind of file that might take hours to send on standard internet, but at 50 gigs, you could refresh your coffee and it would be complete, Luckin said.
For more about Ziply Fiber and whether it’s available in your neighborhood, go to the Ziply Fiber website.
From presub to notice of application
A housing development proposal that previously came before Thurston County officials for a presubmission discussion is now the Kagy preliminary plat.
The project address is at 5515 and 5641 Kagy St. SE, in Lacey’s urban growth area.
“The applicant proposes to subdivide approximately 8.21 acres into 38 single-family residential lots and open space tracts for stormwater, tree preservation and community access,” the county information reads.
“A public road system will be constructed to provide access. City of Lacey sewer and water utilities are proposed to serve each lot. ... For proposed grading there will be a total of 15,300 cubic yards of cut and fill. The road system will be connected to Kagy Street Southeast. Two existing homes will be removed from the property.”
Send comments about the proposal to Associate Planner Scott McCormick at scott.mccormick@co.thurston.wa.us by 4 p.m. Sept. 5.
If you know of a retailer, restaurant, coffee shop or other business that is opening, closing, expanding, remodeling, or changing its focus, send an email to reporter Rolf Boone at rboone@theolympian.com.
This story was originally published August 23, 2024 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Pet hospital coming to Olympia, bakery opens on 4th Ave., and fiber internet now available."
