Friday, October 2, 2026
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Dear Lexis,
I've been working toward building a career as a public speaker, but as I get closer to success, I can't help but feel like a fraud.
Who am I to be teaching people when I'm still …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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12/14/21
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The closing of the Deschutes Parkway homeless camp last week was a real milestone for the City of Olympia in its efforts to respond to the homeless crisis. This was the end result of a long, …
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This Thu., Dec. 16, from noon to 3 p.m., the community is invited to support the 13th annual United Way of Thurston County's (UWTC) Drive-Up Shelter Shower. According to the UWTC website, Shelter …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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12/14/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 68 sales completed from Sunday, December 5, through Saturday, December 11, 2021.
The …
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by The JOLT Staff
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12/14/21
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Marilyn Joyce Beard, 89, of Olympia, died on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at home.
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12/13/21
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Homelessness has not escaped some of the county’s younger population, as North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) have identified 54 minors as unaccompanied youth for the school …
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By Kristine Javier
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12/13/21
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A transient Olympia couple was charged with robbery after allegedly stealing items worth over $300 and using pepper spray on a loss prevention officer who attempted to take the items back.
A …
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By Julia Ornedo
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12/13/21
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 12/10/21 at 11:15 p.m. in the 2600 block of 44th Ave NW, Sheriff's deputies arrested Darrell Bruce Carter, 68, on suspicion of violating a protection …
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12/13/21
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The City of Lacey is responding to poverty and homelessness in several ways and, for the next 10 days, seeks public comment on how to prioritize future activities.
There are eight topic …
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Robert Hollis was sworn in as Lacey's deputy police chief on Wed., Dec. 8, according to a press release issued today.
The city announced that his hiring followed a "a nationwide search and …
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By Danny Stusser
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12/10/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 12/09/21 at 2:25 a.m. in the 5200 block of 23rd Ave SE, police arrested, Ryan M Lundgren, 32, for an out-of-town warrant.
On 12/09/21 at 4:48 p.m. in the 400 block …
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12/10/21
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Mike Dillon retired after many years of owning as many as six community newspapers in the Seattle area.
“Starting in the early 1990s, he writes “we had a columnist, Madeleine Wilde, …
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Downtown Olympia’s LoveOly Winter Fest will kick off a month of holiday-inspired fun for everyone: Fri., Nov 26 - Dec 31
Enjoy live music and performances, activities for kids and families, …
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12/10/21
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The Tumwater School Board addressed district staff who have in recent weeks expressed “continued dissatisfaction” with Superintendent Sean Dotson’s leadership in their meeting last …
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By Kristine Javier
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12/10/21
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Tumwater police have arrested a man on suspicion of crashing an allegedly stolen vehicle and later entering the home of a stranger.
According to Tumwater police, Eric Lyle Hergenes, 36, of …
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By Julia Ornedo
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12/10/21
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In a 5-2 vote, the Tumwater City Council approved its “Mayor’s Version” of a development agreement for the Port of Olympia's New Market Industrial Campus.
During the city council …
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By Kristine Javier
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12/9/21
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A father and daughter duo were arrested after allegedly shoplifting multiple items valued at over $1,600 from a retail store and using a bear mace on a loss prevention officer.
According to …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 12/08/21 at 10:30 a.m in the 8500 block of Mahonia Ct SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Jared Allen Heaton, 40, on suspicion of second-degree assault, unlawful …
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12/9/21
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Timberland Regional Library is asking Rochester area residents to take part in shaping future services by giving feedback in person and online.
With the Rochester Timberland Kiosk agreement set to …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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12/9/21
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Nearly all of the estimated 50-80 residents of the homeless camp on Deschutes Parkway had vacated it by 4:30 p.m. today, and approximately a quarter of the former camp is now cleared of …
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