Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and …
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Tumwater is inviting the community to a Career Discovery event on firefighting.
Scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., the event will take place at the Fire Station Headquarters at 311 …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/24/23
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Downtown Olympia gained its own winery last month as Mark Bosso opened Endless Sound Cellars in the 222 Market building. Bosso, originally from New Jersey, was able to combine two loves into one …
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For the first time in over a decade, the U. S. Department of Agriculture has changed the “plant hardiness zones” that gardeners, farmers, and nurseries rely on to choose what we grow and …
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2023 has been an interesting year for me so far. The first six months were rough health-wise.
I had some scary COPD flair-ups, one of which landed me in the hospital for a week. This was after a …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/23/23 at 10:54 AM in the 5400 block of 21 st CT NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Alexis Mia Caceres, 24, on suspicion of 4 th degree assault.
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11/24/23
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The Community Oversight of Law Enforcement subcommittee of Olympia’s Social Justice and Equity Commission (SJEC) held its third meeting on Monday, November 20, as it prepared to present its …
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By Hannah Franklin
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11/23/23
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, The JOLT staff would like to share their thoughts on what they're thankful for this year.
We'd like to thank our readers and patrons in supporting us in our …
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As the rainy season approaches, homeowners are urged to safeguard their properties against potential damage proactively.
Olympia-based geotechnical engineer Calvin McCaughan, who has lived in …
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Joint Animal Services (JAM) based in Olympia, extends its heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and generous community members and …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/23/23
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Yuta Shimazu was honored as the Men's Collegiate Sports Star of the Year at the 2023 Sports Awards held last Thursday, November 9.
Hosted by the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/23/23
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“How did you get started bird watching?” That’s the question I’m often asked, and I usually tell the 1977 story about Evening Grosbeaks on a nearby roof – I had to know …
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With a barrage of goals in the second half, Oly Town FC gave league neophytes Snohomish Sky an indoor soccer league initiation after spanking them 10-4 as the Artesians extended their unbeaten streak …
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By Vince Zafra
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11/23/23
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November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations.
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11/23/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/22/23 at 12:19 PM in the 100 block of Cooper Wood LN SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jeffery Wayne Jones, 38, on suspicion of 4 th degree …
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11/23/23
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Although the American concept of Thanksgiving began in the colonies of New England, the day’s history can be traced to both Native Americans, as well as to other cultures.
The Native …
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By JM Simpson
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11/22/23
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Emergency shelter beds and outreach extended for “Hazardous Weather Advisory” November 24 through 29
“This coming weekend’s extreme weather is dangerous for those without shelter,” said Thurston County Corad of County Commissioners (BoCC) in a news release.
From November 24, …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/22/23
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“Nickerson street is one of the last camps of the initial[ly] identified camps to be completely cleared and that should be finished by the end in two weeks' time by the end of November,” …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/22/23
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Tumwater City Council pulled back an ordinance allowing overnight stays in public parks and other city properties from its agenda on Tuesday, November 21.
The ordinance is primarily about …
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On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved expanding the boundaries of the city's pedestrian interference ordinance further east to allow the Olympia Police Department (OPD) to respond …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/22/23
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