Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Patty Ann Spain was born the eldest of five children to parents Charles and Helen Spain in Olympia, WA. Patty grew up in the Tumwater/Black Lake area surrounded by her siblings
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10/2/24
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The recent horrific reports of the devastation of Hurricane Helene brought to mind the need for volunteers to aid the residents affected by the storm.
We in the Pacific Northwest have other …
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One of the perks of writing for The Jolt is that we are surrounded by other columnists who inspire us to try to do our best. The newest addition to this great lineup is Sound Words by Amy Lewis. Her …
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Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz
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10/2/24
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Experience Olympia & Beyond CEO Annette Pitts updated the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting yesterday that priorities under Thurston County’s tourism-centered Destination …
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has requested increased natural gas rates with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC).
The proposed increase—an average rate of …
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A draft letter from the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to be sent to the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) states that Thurston County will not be able to produce a plan within the time given by …
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Celebrate fall as Hands On Children’s Museum (HOCM) brings back family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at its annual Boo Bash! this October 25-31.
HOCM wrote on its event …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/1/24
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SMU Basketball alumnus Brett Reed has signed a professional basketball contract to play in Bulgaria, joining BC Spartak Pleven for the 2024-25 season after brief spells in Germany and Sweden. …
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By Vince Zafra
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10/1/24
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Thurston County Public Works has announced a month-long road closure on Kellogg Drive NE to replace a failing culvert.
The closure, spanning from 72nd Ave NE to 7203 Kellogg Dr NE, will be in …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/1/24
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I recently had the opportunity to learn all about the Quiltmakers of Olympia from members Diane and Penny. They have an upcoming Quilt Show on October 4 and 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the …
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Lacey Police Department
On 09/30/2024 at 11:35 p.m. at 700 Blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE Lacey, police arrested Arsenio L. Jackson, 35, on suspicion of LMC Theft All Other Larceny (Misdemeanor).
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10/1/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board of Directors adopted some of its Policy Series for students, community relations, and personnel at a meeting on Thursday, September 26.
The meeting …
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City of Olympia officials notified homeless individuals living in The Jungle encampment on Monday, September 16, that the city would soon begin a “clean” of accumulated trash there, …
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To boost testing access, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) announced that free-at-home COVID-19 tests are once again available to every American household. Each household is …
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The Olympia School District (OSD) is seeking interested volunteers for the Long Range Facilities Master Planning Advisory Committee and Student-Led Advisory Council.
Long Range Facilities …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/30/24
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Olympia will join the Squaxin Island Tribe to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Squaxin Park.
Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorates …
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After last year’s 10-8 winning record in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), the Saint Martin’s University volleyball team is off to better their showing as they split their …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/30/24
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One of the pleasures of writing this column is getting to meet new people and talk seriously about writing and the purpose of literature. Especially when it’s in a coffee spot. I am …
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By Amy Lewis
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9/30/24
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Aloha! I just spent some time in Hawai'i. In Kona, I discovered a lovely little cafe called the Hungry Honu. They served a delicious chicken salad, and kindly shared their recipe with me.
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By Shannon Beigert
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9/30/24
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Lacey Police Department
On 09/29/24 at 10:39 p.m. at 8300 Blk Martin Way E Lacey, police arrested Digory James Zilla, 20, on suspicion of Driving While License Suspended (Misdemeanor). …
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9/30/24
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