Friday, October 2, 2026
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 11/17/21 at 11:24 a.m. in the 2300 block of Trosper Rd SW, Sheriff's deputies arrested Cortney Lynn Candelaria, 33, on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle, …
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11/18/21
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On August 14, Kama Montermini was so ecstatic that her close friend Derozette Banks was named first runner-up at the Mrs. Washington America pageant that the thought of who would win the title …
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By Julia Ornedo
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11/18/21
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This season has been marked by a noteworthy number of renters who are ready to be first-time home buyers. Why? The cost of rent is rising. One of our clients reported a rent increase of $1000 per …
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By Kristy Woodford | Holistic Home Group
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11/18/21
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The Nisqually Land Trust has permanently protected two more properties central to the restoration of Ohop Creek, one of the two main tributaries to the Nisqually River.
They include 45 acres of …
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11/17/21
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During the Tumwater City Council meeting on Tue., Nov. 16, the council announced plans to conduct a public hearing, and possibly issue a decision on the proposed development of the New Market …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/17/21
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Three years after Yvonne McDonald's death, her family still holds no clear answers following an independent review commissioned by the City of Olympia.
During the Olympia City Council meeting on …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/17/21
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An Olympia man was charged with felony harassment after allegedly threatening to shoot his wife and an hours-long standoff with law enforcement.
Olympia police arrested the suspect, 50, last Sat., …
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By Julia Ornedo
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11/17/21
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Robotics, not long ago reserved for the realm of science fiction and multi-million dollar factories, has become hobby and sport for local high school students who design and build their own …
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By Danny Stusser
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11/17/21
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Another Veterans Day has come and gone, and as usual, the memories came back.
The uncle I grew up hearing about but never met because he was killed during World War II.
My other uncles, who …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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11/17/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 11/16/21 at 11:41 a.m. in the 1300 block of Carpenter Rd SE, police arrested Jurene Tua Fatima, 29, on suspicion of assault.
On 11/16/21 at 4:15 p.m. in the 1100 …
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11/17/21
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/15/21 at 3:10 p.m. in the 7200 block of James Rd SW, Sheriff's deputies arrested Silvestre Agama Carmona, 48, on suspicion of third-degree rape.
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11/16/21
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Yesterday, November 15, was National Philanthropy Day. (If it seems like we have a lot of nonprofit celebration days this month, keep reading!)
National Philanthropy Day signifies the importance …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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11/16/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 97 sales completed from Sunday, November 7 through Saturday, November 13, 2021. The median …
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By The JOLT Staff
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11/16/21
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During the Port of Olympia Commission’s work session on Mon., Nov. 15, commissioners confirmed that they have reconsidered their decision and plan to seek to enable the sale of the OYO …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/16/21
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In a community engagement session last night, the Lacey Commission on Equity received several suggestions on how to make the city a more welcoming place, with some community members believing it all …
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As the hospitality industry starts to recover from the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Experience Olympia & Beyond would no longer require business owners to pay membership fees to be …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/16/21
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Opponents of a plan to sell the rights to log some 140 acres in nearby parts of the Capitol State Forest are set to gather on the Capitol main campus on Tue., Nov. 16 at 9 a.m.
The area is some …
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The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney has filed charges against an Olympia man who allegedly hit his adult daughter and her boyfriend with a wooden paddle after he caught them in flagrante delicto …
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By Julia Ornedo
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11/15/21
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Dear Lexis,
My boyfriend and I have been talking marriage, but he doesn’t have a relationship with my adolescent children. Would you recommend moving forward?
Thanks,
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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11/15/21
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/12/21 at 2:17 p.m. in the 8400 block of Aspen Ct SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Darren Louis Speno, 38, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault.
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11/15/21
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