Friday, October 2, 2026
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Since Olympia wasn’t founded until 1853, it’s a safe bet most of our ancestors came from somewhere else in the beginning.
For instance, my education began in 1950 in a one-room …
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Over the years there have been increasing concerns about the preservation of trees in the city, which is why the Tumwater Tree Board shared the process of designating heritage trees during its …
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By Kristine Javier
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8/10/21
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Usually in The Daily JOLT newsletter's Thurston County Trivia department we tell you about fun and hallowed "Days" and other commemorations. You know, National Julienne Fries Day (this …
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After allegedly setting fire and attacking the Olympia firefighters who worked to stop it, a Lakewood man stole a gallon of motor oil and was tasered as he drained it on the sidewalk, on Sun., Aug. …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/10/21
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An allegedly intoxicated man passed out and rammed his girlfriend’s truck into a Puget Sound Energy power pole, causing over $15,000 worth of damage to the pole while totaling the vehicle just …
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By The JOLT Staff
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8/10/21
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In a press conference this afternoon Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued a mandatory vaccination requirement for state workers who work in executive cabinet agencies and healthcare …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/9/21
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Following their previous decision to hold in-person meetings, the Olympia City Council announced that they are returning to remote sessions for their upcoming regular city council meeting tomorrow, …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/9/21
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The temperature is expected to bust through 100 °F later this week.
The US National Weather Service in Seattle warns Thurston county residents to prepare for another heatwave starting …
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By Kristine Javier
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8/9/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 85 sales completed from Sunday, August 1 through Saturday, August 7, 2021. The median sales …
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By The JOLT Staff
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8/9/21
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A transient man was found behind the wheel of a truck stolen out of Seattle along Olympia’s Ensign Road on Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Thomas Roy Deane, 34, was arrested for possession of a stolen …
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By The JOLT Staff
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8/9/21
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Dear Lexis,
I’m worried. My husband has been really quiet and angry lately and I don’t know why. I keep asking him if something’s wrong but that just seems to piss him off even …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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8/9/21
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The Aug. 7 suspicious death of an Olympia man is being investigated by Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies.
Dan Presley, 51, was discovered on Saturday morning at approximately 10:50 …
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By The JOLT Staff
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8/9/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 8/6/2021 at 1:15 a.m. in the 2400 block of Marvin Rd NE, police arrested Samantha Nichole Robson, 31, on suspicion of 1) theft shoplifting and 2) malicious …
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8/9/21
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Thanks to the community’s approval of the 2017 Public Safety Levy, the City of Olympia has been able to stay on the forefront of contemporary police practices. The Olympia Police …
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8/6/21
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To address community concerns, the Port of Olympia in partnership with the city of Tumwater recently held an online community workshop regarding a proposed development agreement with Panattoni …
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8/6/21
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A local group that supports US military veterans is planning to build a new Gold Star Memorial in Lacey to honor soldiers who have died for the country and their families.
The proposal was …
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Gardeners learn something new in every growing season.
In the last few months, readers of this column have shared what they have learned, what they want to know, and their creative ideas. …
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By Jill Severn
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8/6/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 8/5/2021 at 10:50 a.m. in the 6900 block of Birdseye Ave NE, police arrested Dyanessa R Velazquez, 21, on suspicion of assault.
Olympia Police Department
On …
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8/6/21
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Surrounded by wetlands and wilderness, properties that make up the Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways remain largely undeveloped, which is why the Lacey Board of Park Commissioners commissioned a Master …
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An allegedly intoxicated man managed to take out a large chunk of the Target roadway sign on Harrison Ave in West Olympia on Saturday, July 31.
Joseph Tolbert, 24, attempted to leave the scene in …
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By The JOLT Staff
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8/5/21
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