Friday, October 2, 2026
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An Olympia man was arrested on Tue., Oct. 5., after he allegedly attacked a woman whom he accused of hacking his phone “for millions of dollars.”
Olympia police said that the suspect, …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/22/21
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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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10/22/21
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During the Lacey City Council meeting on Thu., Oct. 21, the city shared its plan to invest in building infrastructure to enable it to charge its fleet of electric vehicles.
“This …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/22/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/20/21 at 12:29 a.m. in the 300 block of Marvin Rd SE, police arrested Joel Matthew Espinoza, 20, on suspicion for driving with a suspended license.
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10/21/21
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) will conduct a public hearing on Nov. 4 about the proposed relocation of recreational vehicles (RVs) from Ensign Road to 720 Carpenter Road, …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/21/21
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The Olympia Armory is set to be transformed from a military installation to a city-owned creative campus in 2022, the Olympia Historical Society, Bigelow House Museum, and Washington Military …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/21/21
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A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sat., Oct. 16, after he allegedly shoved a retail employee and ran off with a ring valued at $3,200 from a store in Olympia.
Olympia police said a loss …
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A 27-year-old woman is facing multiple charges stemming from an alleged shoplifting incident at a local department ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/21/21
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In a year that saw discussions of increasing county and port commission seats to five from three, Thurston County Manager Ramiro Chavez introduced a redistricting proposal for the three commissioner …
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This is Flood Awareness Week in Thurston County, and county leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for winter storms that can create floods by checking their emergency kits, making plans with …
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10/20/21
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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2021 THURSTON COUNTY TOURISM AWARDS
The winners will be announced at the annual State of Tourism meeting on November 18
Olympia, Wash. (October 19, …
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10/20/21
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney confirmed that the city is planning to move its homeless mitigation site from Franklin Street SE downtown to Quince St. SE, a decision that had raised several concerns …
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I love music. With the exception of Rap, I will listen to any type; instrumentals, choral, a cappella, folk, rock, soul, standards, Dixieland, country, you name it and I’m there.
We got our …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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10/20/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/19/2021 at 12:21 a.m. in the 100 block of College St SE, police arrested Patricia Ann Patricia, 69, on suspicion of assault in the second degree.
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10/20/21
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Seeking to “engage a broader swath of Thurston County residents in a conversation about climate justice,” the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) is telling its message in a new …
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Greetings!
The JOLT has offered me the opportunity to write a regular column highlighting nonprofits in Thurston County. Let me start by explaining that I have over 30 years experience working …
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The Nisqually Land Trust announced on Thu., Oct. 14, that it had acquired an additional 10.5 acres in the Lower Ohop protected area, raising the total number of acres that the organization has …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/19/21
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Tack. Tack. Tack. Andrea Wilbur-Sigo whacks a mallet onto the base of a chisel handle with measured force and casual precision. As she pares layers off a long cedar log, the cadence comes naturally. …
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By Margo Vansynghel | Crosscut.com
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10/19/21
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Janet Gay Bates, 83, of Olympia, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Brookdale Olympia West.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, …
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10/19/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/18/2021 at 9:01 p.m. in the 700 block of Sleater Kinney Rd SE, police arrested Jahree Collins, 18, on suspicion of robbery in the second degree.
On 10/18/2021 at …
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10/19/21
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