Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The Olympia City Council voted to remove a city-created exemption that allowed nonprofit organizations to obtain body-worn camera footage from the Olympia Police Department (OPD) without paying …
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Lacey locals looking to fix up their streets, refresh parks or create gathering spots finally have a shot at ...
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Mabel Thackery, North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) mental health specialist, was named Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) ...
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...if you are paying attention, since the 1960s, while our society has made much progress leveling the field a little for everyone, recently, government officials at the national level are taking much of it back.
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Welcome the month of March with some creative happenings in Thurston County for ...
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By The JOLT News Staff
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2/27/25
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Two shows opened last weekend, each with a distinct flavor. South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) “Small Mouth Sounds” offers an intimate experience and invites reflection …
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By Rachel Benton
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2/27/25
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Earlier this week my smartphone provided a photograph and story about cold weather this winter so extreme that Lake Erie has been almost totally frozen for the first time in many years. Later that …
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By George Walter
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2/27/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 2/26/25 at 2:20 a.m. in the area of Fishtrap Loop Road, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Karmen Nicole Battle, 40, on suspicions of 1) eluding a police …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/27/25
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The Stream Team, an environmental education program, is expanding its efforts to address stormwater pollution, public engagement gaps and correct ...
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The Olympia Planning Commission moved to extend the public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's zoning code for urban villages after residents raised concerns about reductions in required …
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The Lacey Police Department (LPD) is investigating a death at the Capitol Club Apartments after officers responded to a call on ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/26/25
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People are encouraged to visit the WET Science Center in March, as LOTT Clean Water Alliance educators share knowledge about wildlife tracking, volcanos ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/26/25
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The City of Lacey is inviting community members to apply for open positions on several advisory boards.
The boards play an important role in shaping the city's future by …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/26/25
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Jarvis Harris and Joe Foss are telling local audiences about their five-week, 4,600-mile tour of Black historical sites across the United States last fall. For additional insights into their journey …
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Before last November, my worries over whether we would survive as a people were pretty simple. It was centered on the warning on the laundry box labels not to eat the soap pods inside and …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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2/26/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 2/25/25 at 10:23 p.m. in the 700 block of 140 th Avenue SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Travis James Bruhn, 33, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/26/25
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For almost 15 years, Joyful Hands Ministries has served breakfast to Olympia’s unhoused every Saturday morning in a parking lot on ...
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee took no action on the proposed Capital Mall Triangle planned action ordinance ...
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Principals of west side schools shared School Improvement Plans (SIP) with the Olympia School District (OSD) Board of Directors at a work session on Thursday, Feb. 20.
The west side …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/25/25
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Port of Olympia District 2 Commissioner Bob Iyall will have a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27.
The event, to be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at Nisqually Middle School ...
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