Olympia launched its cable-access television channel, Oly TV3, following the city's conclusion of its partnership with Thurston Community Media (TC Media).
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In 2023, 96.4%, or over 90%, of Lacey's streets were in “good” or “very good” condition, City Civil Engineer Aubrey Collier reported at the council work session on Tuesday.
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North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Director of Early Learning Dr. Dianne Heckman reported expanding the district’s early learning program after results showed improved performance in pupils.
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By Danny Stusser and P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/11/24
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There are still a lot of local events in January waiting to be unveiled.
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1/11/24
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Dr. Debra J. Clemens, North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Superintendent, announced her retirement at the district’s board meeting yesterday.
“I want to announce my decision to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/10/24
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The Lacey Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying and locating two individuals involved in a robbery on an Intercity Transit bus near 600 Sleater Kinney Rd SE.
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A proclamation, signed by Mayor Andy Ryder on Tuesday, January 2, encouraged the community members to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision to continue advancing justice and equality.
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies found themselves in pursuit of a vehicle that failed to yield during a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Homann Drive and Lacey …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/5/24
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The new year’s fun is on. Make sure to tag your family and friends for the following local events.
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1/4/24
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Lacey swore in three councilmembers and reelected the city’s top brass at the city council meeting on Tuesday, January 2.
The three councilmembers - Malcolm Miller, Nicolas Dunning, and …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/3/24
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A man recently detained at the Thurston County Corrections Facility has been booked with additional charges after the Lacey Police Department was asked to investigate a series of crimes across Lacey …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/3/24
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William A. Bush, former City of Lacey (City) Mayor and City Councilmember, passed away Thursday, December 21.
Bush provided nearly 24 years of service and …
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12/29/23
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Homegrown pizza chain Brewery City Pizza has reopened its doors for dine-in visitors.
All three pizzeria locations in Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia have only been open for take-outs and …
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This year posed several challenges to schools within Thurston County. Tumwater and Olympia school districts especially suffered significant financial losses due to post-pandemic enrollment declines.
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Local authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a shoplifting incident at Target on Sleater-Kinney Road on December 22.
The suspect loaded a cart with various goods before leaving …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/26/23
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The Lacey City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, December 21, to award a $43.7 million construction contract to Forma Construction of Olympia for a new two-story police station.
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The Lacey Police Department in a social media post has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating a man who was last seen leaving a friend's residence at the Britton Place Apartments last …
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Lacey is seeking qualified individuals to fill two Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) vacancies.
LTAC’s role is to advise the Lacey City Council on funding strategies for lodging tax …
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Shirley Stirling, of Lacey, writes about good things people in Thurston County are doing. If you’d like to nominate someone to be profiled, contact her at shirley@theJOLTnews.com …
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By Shirley Stirling
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12/22/23
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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