Friday, October 2, 2026
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To see election counts, go to the Thurston County Elections website.
Most recent reporting showed data from ballots counted by Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.
Next reporting due at 5 p.m. on …
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In celebration of athletes who continue to brave the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are invited for the fourth annual Thurston County Sports Awards on Wed., Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.
The …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/2/21
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As Tumwater received its first three applications for its 12-year multifamily tax exemption, some city councilmembers expressed their concerns on the possible loopholes in the program.
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By Kristine Javier
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11/2/21
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In partnership with the city of Tumwater, the city of Olympia showed residents some of the conceptual designs for a potential Regional Aquatics Facility.
The renderings and plans are based on …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/2/21
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It’s Election Day! Not only is there news in the Washington nonprofit world but it is also a good day to review how nonprofits can and cannot support candidates.
You may have seen in the …
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By Mary Beth Harrington
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11/2/21
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Olympia Police Department
On 11/1/21 at 1:32 a.m. in the 1000 block of East Bay Dr NE, police arrested Timothy Wayne Roberts, 37, on suspicion of 1) unlawful imprisonment and 2) resisting …
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11/2/21
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Following the 2020 protests after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the City of Olympia’s General Government Committee recommended the City Council establish a new commission to …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/1/21
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The Regional Housing Council (RHC) discussed its interest in purchasing a hotel for use as permanent supportive housing at the Lacey City Council meeting last Thursday, Oct. 28.
Thurston County …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/1/21
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Dear Readers,
I’m so glad to be here with you each week, and I love hearing your feedback. I’ve received so much support and encouragement, and I am so grateful to you all.
But I …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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11/1/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/29/21 at 10:00 a.m. in the 600 block of Sleater Kinney Rd SE, police arrested Michael Pond, 30, on suspicion of theft.
On 10/29/21 at 4:02 p.m. in the 5700 block …
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11/1/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 104 sales completed from Sunday, October 17 through Saturday, October 23, 2021. The median …
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By The JOLT Staff
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11/1/21
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I want to bring to light the neighborhood around the new Martin Way/Carpenter Rd encampment project. I have a petition and 80 plus signatures in one day from the surrounding businesses and …
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Almost 18 months ago, I launched The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater – The JOLT – with the goal of restoring local reporting to our cities and county.
I’ll admit that …
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A suspect in Wednesday’s Deschutes Parkway shooting that injured one man has been arrested, the Washington State Patrol announced Friday.
“The suspect in the Deschutes Pkwy …
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From The JOLT's Calendar, here are a few events in Thurston County and online to keep you entertained in the coming week!
Arts Walk, 50th Anniversary Exhibit: Fri-Sun., Oct 1 - Nov 14, 10 …
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by Prachi Gohil
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10/29/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/28/21 at 6:00 p.m. in the 8100 block of Bicentennial Loop SE, police arrested Joshua James Pratt, 44, on suspicion of malicious mischief.
On 10/28/21 at 8:04 p.m. …
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10/29/21
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October 29, 2021, Olympia, Wash. The Greater South Sound VISTA program is seeking applications from organizations interested in hosting a full-time AmeriCorps member for one year, starting …
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10/29/21
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I never thought of myself as a garden designer until one day, while reading an article on the subject in Fine Gardening, the light dawned: all longtime gardeners become garden …
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/27/2021 at 5:43 p.m. in the 1500 block of Marvin Rd NE, police arrested Andrew Jason Clarke, 36, for an out-of-town warrant.
Olympia Police Department
On …
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10/28/21
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One man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a shooting along Deschutes Parkway in Olympia on Wed., Oct. 27.
The Washington State Patrol said on Twitter that the man who was shot was …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/28/21
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