Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/22/22 at 3:11 a.m. in the 3300 block of Windolph Ln NW, Sheriff's deputies arrested Caleb Anthony Dapron, 28, on suspicion of 1) fourth-degree assault, …
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12/26/22
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Arguably one of the highlights of this year was how Olympia renamed a park on East Bay Drive to acknowledge its history and try to mend ties with its people.
Originally called Priest Point Park, …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/23/22
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We all likely didn't notice earthquakes today centered some
You can count on your friends at The JOLT to let you know about earthquakes.
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12/23/22
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Olympia is asking its residents to find and maintain their water meters in case of a plumbing problem.
In a press release, the city requested that residents confirm the location of their …
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12/23/22
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A friend recommended a British (BBC) garden TV show called “Your Garden Made Perfect.” I am skeptical but curious about the possibility of garden perfection, so I tuned in.
This …
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The yuletide week is near! Let us welcome the last week of December.
Extra Shelter for Extreme Cold, December 1-23, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for below …
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12/23/22
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Olympia, Tumwater will have adjusted office hours during the holiday, while some Lacey facilities will be closed because of coming weather.
In a press release, Olympia stated that its city hall …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/22/22
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Oly Town Artesians FC confirmed the signing of Liviu Bird as the new head coach of the team’s USL League Two (USL2) squad last Friday, December 16.
Bird, who carries a (United States Soccer) …
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By Vince Zafra
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12/22/22
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An Olympia man is being accused of sending threatening emails to prosecutors, causing them to fear for their safety.
Olympia police arrested Jared J. Bailey, 38, on December 8, a day after the …
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By Julia Ornedo
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12/22/22
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Timberland Regional Library's most borrowed items of 2022 include multiple New York Times Bestsellers, an NAACP Image Award Winner, as well as some tried and true classic children’s literature. …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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12/22/22
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Doves and pigeons are birds that, for the most part, can be found out in the open and sitting on wires. And they are good-sized – no squinting at tiny songbirds this week.
The first bird to …
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By George Walter
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12/22/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/21/22 at 11:13 a.m. in the 17400 block of 155th Ave SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Renee Phylis Fox, 54, on suspicion of 1) first-degree burglary, 2) …
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12/22/22
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After three public hearings and various city meetings, Lacey City Council approved the 2023 budget, amounting to $182,069,133, with a total General Fund Budget of $64,159,814.
During the council …
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Olympia’s Cultural Access Ad Hoc Committee held a virtual meeting on Thursday, December 20, to discuss its potential program structure and survey.
Part of the meeting is the presentation of …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/21/22
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After getting only one point in a possible six in their last two matches of the Western Indoor Soccer League, the Oly Town Artesians FC finally got a win after besting a distraught Olympic Peninsula …
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By Vince Zafra
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12/21/22
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The holiday season continues. Today is the Winter Solstice – another favorite of mine since it signals the beginning of more light and less darkness.
This means I can keep my eyes open a few …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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12/21/22
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My intent in this column is to keep our community current with the local infectious state of affairs in the hope that this will help individuals and families make the best decisions for themselves at …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/20/22 at 10:15 p.m. at the Thurston County Jail, Sheriff's deputies arrested Wesley Saua Benjamin Mapu, 23, on suspicion of second-degree …
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12/21/22
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Olympia is offering warming shelters this week in response to the county’s hazardous weather advisory.
Located at 201 Capitol Way N, and at the First Christian Church at 701 Franklin Street …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/20/22
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The Olympia City Council approved the legislative priorities for 2023, including continuing to support climate change, addressing homelessness and affordable housing, and supporting mental and …
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