Kelley Building News Today

Food writer Holly Ebel steps into an old building to find some new ideas in dining.

Recently, new life has been slowly integrating into Downtown Olympia, bringing with it new opportunities for growth, development, and connection with our local entrepreneurs, developers, and community members. The Rants Group has contributed hugely in managing and overseeing the sale of various commercial properties downtown that have promoted rejuvenation in our city.

Marrow is located in the Kelley Building at 332 Broadway Ave S. The building was built in the late 1800s and was most recently an office space.

As Gov. Kevin Stitt lets budget bills become law without his signature, questions remain about whether he'll call another special session.

After months of renovation, Chef Jeff and Sarah Schwenker’s vision of turning the 164-year-old Kelley Building at 332 S. Broadway into a 40-seat restaurant and bar called Marrow is complete.

Rochester restaurateur Sammi Loo, who owns Mezza 9 Cafe and Ootori Sushi, wants to start something new in the former Hefe Rojo/Newt's building at 216 First Ave. SW.

Downtown businesses may be poised for a busy year of openings with a growing restaurant, retail and residential scene.

What's happening this week?

Boosters say a shift is at hand because more residents want things to do, not just places to work.

Jeff and Sarah Schwenker are renovating the 164-year-old Kelley Building at 332 South Broadway in downtown Rochester to transform it into Marrow, a new 45-seat restaurant.