Friday, October 2, 2026
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The League of Women Voters of Thurston County is hosting a candidate forum at Olympia Timberland Library on Wednesday ...
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By The JOLT Staff
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9/25/25
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The City of Lacey’s first attempt to measure the public’s pulse through a citywide survey supplied officials with benchmarks to gauge livability ...
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When the JOLT publisher first asked me to write a weekly column about local birds, we discussed a title for the series and settled on ...
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By George Walter
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9/25/25
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There are a number of events taking place in Thurston County this weekend, including the 36th annual Nisqually Watershed Festival and the 4th ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/25/25
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Lacey Police Department
On 9/24/25 at 4:43 p.m. in the 1400 block of Marvin Road NE, police arrested Dillon Jess Odell, 31, on suspicion of first-degree possessing stolen property.
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By Vanessa Casabuena
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9/25/25
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The Port of Olympia may have a new administration building by early 2027, according to an update from Thomas Architecture Studios ...
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The Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee is scheduled to review proposed zoning changes that could reshape development rules for Briggs ...
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A 49-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 6, following allegations of unlawful imprisonment and rape at his residence in ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/24/25
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The City of Lacey’s 2025 fiscal year budget underwent a second amendment in order to account for additional revenue and ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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9/24/25
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Two inmates were arrested at Thurston County Corrections Facility after deputies discovered they were in possession of alleged narcotics ...
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A group of about 50 people paid tribute to former Olympia Municipal Court Judge Lee Creighton in a bittersweet event that blended laughter and joy with ...
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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9/24/25
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In part one, local artists discussed whether the threats toward freedom of speech reach the Thurston County arts ...
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Lacey Police Department
On 9/23/25 at 5:17 p.m. in the 6100 block of Pacific Avenue SE and Carpenter Road SE, police arrested Raul Arnoldo De la Cruz, 40, on suspicion of 1) disorderly conduct …
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By Vanessa Casabuena
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9/24/25
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The City of Olympia has issued a request for proposals seeking a consultant to evaluate the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA), a downtown funding program that has supported business …
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A 25-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a burglary at Walmart in Tumwater. A Tumwater Police Department report states ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/23/25
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A stretch of Cooper Point Road is going to a be a little tougher to navigate this week because of a utility installation ...
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By The JOLT News Staff
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9/23/25
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Community partners applauded local officials for their commitment to behavioral health on a day that served as a reminder that prevention ...
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A 32-year-old man was arrested for the alleged rape of a woman at his residence in Olympia. An Olympia Police Department report states the ...
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Regardless of where you lean politically, everybody’s freedom of speech felt threatened last week in one way or another. If you are anything like me ...
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 9/22/25 at 4:50 a.m. in Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Jail, sheriff’s deputies arrested Aaron Michael James, 45, on suspicion of 1) theft …
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By Vanessa Casabuena
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9/23/25
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