Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Dear Lexis,
What is the best tool you’ve ever heard of for changing your life?
Thanks,
Curious in Olympia
Dear Curious,
That’s a great question, and I would say that the …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee yesterday approved the land use for a project proposal of a three-story building with a restaurant and housing units at 4336 Martin Way E.
Olympia associate …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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10/3/22
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Tumwater is warning motorists passing 93rd Avenue SW west of I-5 and the 8400 block of Old Highway 99 SE tomorrow, October 4, to Thursday, October 6, of slow-moving traffic in the area.
City crews …
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According to data projections made by Tumwater's Finance Director, Troy Niemeyer, Tumwater’s fund balance is predicted to fall below the minimum required balance by 2027.
The 2027 balance is …
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in planting new trees as the city celebrates Arbor Day at Squaxin Park on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Olympia City …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/30/22
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At this time of the year, most gardeners are getting tired of gardening and beginning to look forward to the cozier indoor pursuits of shorter days and darker evenings.
I think our gardens might …
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A transient Olympia man, described by police as a “known offender,” is accused of setting fire to a property owned by the City of Olympia.
Matthew Colin Hickerson, 27, was arrested on …
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By Julia Ornedo
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9/30/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/29/22 at 6:00 p.m. in the 11600 block of Riverside Dr SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Levi Cruz Acosta, 30, on suspicion of 1) second-degree malicious …
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9/30/22
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The local Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has launched two essay contests for high school and middle school students in Thurston and Lewis Counties.
These local …
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By Danny Stusser
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9/30/22
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Olympia will open its application period for boards and commissions for 2023 starting in October, Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth announced at the Community Livability and …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/29/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/28/22 at 2:24 a.m. in the 12000 block of 123rd Ave SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Joshua Kyle Easterday, 22, on suspicion of 1) third-degree driving …
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9/29/22
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September’s history!
Here are some of highlights of events coming in early October.
Tumwater Falls Fest, Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The inaugural Tumwater …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/29/22
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TUMWATER – Tonight, nighttime drivers using US 101 between West Olympia and Tumwater can expect separate work zones. The work will finish a summer project to repave areas of southbound US 101 …
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9/29/22
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This week we will continue our series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
One of the most delightful birds to see out on the ocean are the Storm …
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Dear JOLT Readers:
According to an article in The Olympian, the Port of Olympia is dragging its feet on getting substantial public input for its next contract with Weyerhaeuser when it expires …
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The City of Olympia, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, and Port of Olympia are working together to plan a new technical and trade training center and anticipate seeking experts to develop programs to …
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Olympia will cease implementation of its COVID-19-related ordinance that requires some grocery employers to pay hazard pay to some workers on October 31, Mayor Cheryl Selby announced at the …
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In less than two weeks, the State will choose one of three sites they want to create an airport the size of SeaTac.
A location near Rainier in Thurston County is one of them.
The State …
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation yesterday designating October 2022 as Walk to School Month.
The proclamation's goal is to encourage families, school employees, and community leaders …
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A resident of a local shelter was charged with a felony after allegedly hitting another person with a baseball bat, claiming he was distraught over the death of his pet rat.
The suspect, 23, was …
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By Julia Ornedo
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9/28/22
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