Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The chords are ringing in the Washington Capitol, as the Olympia Chorus prepares to celebrate 60 years of singing!
This women’s a capella group is holding tryouts on Tuesday, Jan. …
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For The JOLT News
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1/20/25
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is inviting students across the Pacific Northwest to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Northwest Radon Poster Contest.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/20/25
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Greetings from snowy Vermont! Dogs are running in and out of the house shedding snow, and I am ready to come home to the Pacific Northwest.
I’ve been thinking about Thom Jones and his …
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As you may know, I originally hail from Memphis, Tennessee.
When growing up, there was a large Italian-American community in the area, and cooking was a highly regarded specialty.
Both home cooks and …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/20/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/19/25 at 8:04 a.m. in the 4200 block of Driftwood Road NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jermaine Miles, 33, on suspicions of 1) protection order …
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1/20/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/18/25 at 2:26 p.m. in the area of Trout Court/Skookumchuck Road, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dana Michael Johnson, 43, on suspicion of driving …
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1/19/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/17/25 at 5:19 a.m. in the 6400 block of 123 rd Avenue SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Braden Matthew Loveland, 20, on suspicions of 1) attempt …
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1/18/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/16/25 at 4:30 a.m. in Thurston County Jail, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Grant Spicer, 67, on suspicions of 1) second-degree unlawful …
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1/17/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved the 2025 Opioid Response Plan, during the Board of Health (BOH) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
The expanded …
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The trial of Major Michael Stockin, who had pleaded guilty to sexually abusing dozens of male soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Madigan Army Medical Center, concluded on Jan. 15 at the …
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By JM Simpson
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1/17/25
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The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee endorsed a contract with 365Labs to provide a jail and records management system for law enforcement agencies ...
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/17/25
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The Nisqually Indian Tribe announced it distributed more than $1.9 million to over 150 local agencies and organizations, including The JOLT News, via its 2024 Charitable and Local Government Program.
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A man suspected of drug dealing was arrested after a police chase spanning multiple highways and residential areas on the night of Jan. 7.
The pursuit began at past 9 in the …
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At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, Councilmember Jim Cooper voiced concerns over a proposal to sweep surplus funds from the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System …
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The Lacey Historical Commission reviewed and approved the addition of a significant photograph to the Lacey Museum’s permanent collection.
A digital photograph of Bridget …
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Olympia School District (OSD) Superintendent Patrick Murphy showcased students who excelled in their respective fields at a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Two seniors and a sixth grader …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/17/25
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Olympia joins the nation in observing Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 20 with a proclamation that honors the life of Dr. King for his dedication to the nonviolent crusade ...
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Last week, I provided free parent training on Special Education Community Complaints (SECC) for the Benton-Franklin Counties Special Education PTA. This column follows the presentation.
The most …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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1/17/25
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The sign in front of Luck Dental Center says, “January is like a Monday only longer.”
Rachel Feintzeig goes even further; in a guest column in The New York Times, she …
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Talk about good feedback. Todd Monohon, Olympic Rental & Landlord Services , 115 State Ave NE, has won two awards in two months. The first from the Thurston Chamber as 2024 Boss of the Year and …
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By Shirley Stirling
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1/17/25
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