Friday, October 2, 2026
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A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday, May 5, declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new law setting stricter qualifications ...
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By Jake Goldstein-Street | Washington State Standard
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5/7/26
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The three Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies involved in the use of deadly force incident last week have been identified, amid an ongoing ...
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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5/7/26
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Thomas “Tom” Paul Bergman passed away on April 1, 2026, in Lacey, Washington. He was born on Dec. 8, 1948, in Washburn, Wisconsin, to ...
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5/7/26
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On Wednesday, May 6, a visit to a nearby native prairie confirmed what I had been told: the peak wildflower bloom this year is coming ...
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By George Walter
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5/7/26
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including Pop Up Cards with Belinda Hill and Bob's Kids Fishing ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/7/26
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/6/26 at 5:38 a.m. in the 9700 block of Yelm Highway SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Jasen Lee Lincks, 45, on suspicion of 1) possession of drug …
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By Vanessa Casabuena
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5/7/26
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) approved its 2026 Call for Projects process, including a $200,000 funding set-aside for a ...
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The Lacey Museum and Cultural Center is inviting residents to help select artifacts for a summer exhibit ahead of the nation's 250th ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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5/6/26
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The first official meeting of Tumwater’s Equity Commission led to the appointment of its first chair and the establishment of early ...
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The Port of Olympia Commission adopted a new policy standardizing a mechanism for providing discounts to monthly fees, including ...
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If you have ever seen me at a local event, there is a high probability that I introduced you to my mama, Dee Benton, aka my best friend and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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5/6/26
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The South Sound Opening Day on Saturday, May 9, will feature the theme “Olympia, Portal to the World,” linking the city’s historic ...
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/5/26 at 1:30 a.m. in the area of I-5 Northbound of Marvin Road N, sheriff’s deputies arrested Chanan Bunchaidung, 35, on suspicion of 1) eluding a police …
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By Vanessa Casabuena
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5/6/26
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The Tumwater Public Works Committee has recommended the adoption of a resolution that calls for accepting a $5.25 million loan from the Washington ...
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Olympia Police Department (OPD) Chief Shelby Parker is scheduled to brief the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee on the ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/5/26
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In a reminder that healthy communities start with healthy children, the Lacey City Council proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention ...
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A street improvement project is going to make navigating Fones Road a bit trickier over the next few ...
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A bridge replacement project is underway along Littlerock Road in Thurston ...
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By The JOLT Staff
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5/5/26
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Shopping for your parents is no easy task, but I think I can ...
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/4/26 at 7:01 a.m. in the area of 89th Street SE and Cabot Street SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Todd Lee Chock, 28, on suspicion of 1) possession, use …
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By Vanessa Casabuena
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5/5/26
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