Sunday, October 4, 2026
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You perhaps know of the Chinese American writer, Amy Tan , who has written several books about the immigrant experience, family dynamics and culture. Her best-known book is The Joy Luck Club (1989). …
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A Thurston County resident has been convicted on charges of animal cruelty and involvement in cockfighting following an investigation and rescue operation conducted a year ago.
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 8/14/24 at 3:54 a.m. in Yelm, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dawn Marie Cooper, 51, on suspicions of 1) 3 rd degree driving while license suspended, …
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8/15/24
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At its meeting on Tuesday, the Olympia City Council passed a resolution expressing support for full decriminalization of the use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms.
The resolution, which …
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The Board of County Commissioners has removed Commissioner Emily Clouse from all boards and commission memberships, pending an investigation.
The board decided after an executive session on …
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Fentanyl is the cause of the drastic rise of drug-related deaths in the county from 47 in 2019 to 151 last year, Coroner Gary Warnock said at a meeting with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) …
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On Monday, Aug. 5, the Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating August 31, 2024, as International Overdose Awareness Day.
This marks the third consecutive year the council has made …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/14/24
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The annual Olympia Harbor Days (OHD) festival will run from August 30 to September 1, featuring a 150-drone show and tugboat race among its over 300 activities.
The award-winning free festival …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/14/24
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I read with interest a recent Thurston Pets Project column by Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz, in The JOLT , of course, about popular pet names and to my delight I found our dog family was in the top five …
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A man was arrested last night after attempting to steal a large quantity of over-the-counter (OTC) medications from a local retail store in the 1400 block of Fones Road SE.
According to the …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 8/13/24 at 10:14 p.m. in the 6800 block of Blackberry Lane NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sebastian Michael Gillespie Gjurasic, 20, on suspicions …
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8/14/24
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Recriminations, apologies, tears, emotional outbursts, and complaints about the community characterized the Olympic School District Board of Directors’ summer retreat. The event took place on …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) invites the public to provide input on over $19 million in transportation grants to be distributed in 2024.
Funded by the Federal Highway Administration and local sources, these grants will fund various projects and programs …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/13/24
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Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Board is recommending approval of three new sub-agreements with North Thurston Public Schools to enhance the use and management of shared resources in the community .…
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By JC Medina
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8/13/24
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Culverts replaced; habitat opened at cost of $1 million per mile
Thurston County Public Works staff presented an overview of the Fish Passage Enhancement Program to the Board of County …
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With the rising cost of healthcare for our animals, we have been looking into pet insurance. A friend advised us to do our homework.
While …
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By Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz
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8/13/24
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“Providing nutritious and delicious foods is of high value to [Food Bank] clients and, in so doing, gives their families the feeling that someone cares for them and emboldens the spirit."
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Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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8/13/24
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A routine traffic stop in Thurston County in the early morning hours of August 3 led to the arrest of a driver on drug-related charges.
According to an Olympia Police Department (OPD) …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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8/13/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 8/12/24 at 12:42 a.m. in the Big Lots Marvin Road NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tabatha Marie Barrett, 45, on suspicion of protection order …
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8/13/24
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors took its summer retreat on the road, and the meeting may have included violations of Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
The …
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