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Hugz & Cuddlez invites people to a group cuddling event - tonight in Olympia

Humans are social beings, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic limited our ability for physical interactions. As more and more Americans are getting vaccinated, Hugz & Cuddlez is … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/23/21

Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek is Thurston County's public health officer.

County health officer comments on what to do if you're fully vaccinated

Hello Thurston County! I hope you all are enjoying the sunny weather! I want to answer some of the questions I have received recently. These include questions about being fully vaccinated and … more

7/23/21

This shows the Intercity Transit’s new Vanpool Fare Structure for riders seeking transportation 10 or fewer days each month.

Intercity Transit reviews new fare structure for part-time Vanpool users

On Wednesday, Intercity Transit’s board reviewed a proposal for a new Vanpool fare structure for users who need rides 10 days or fewer each month. Intercity Vanpool Manager Cindy Fisher … more

By Kristine Javier | 7/23/21

The glory of high summer

It’s time to revel in the glory of high summer – this annual peak experience of beauty and abundance in the garden, on the barbecue grill and at the beach. It’s time to call in … more

By Jill Severn | 7/23/21

Three witnesses reported watching neighbor hit parked vehicle, drive away

An allegedly intoxicated female’s van hit a parked vehicle after getting into an argument with her husband, on Monday, July 19 at approximately 10 p.m. Rachel Field-Borodin, 29, of Tumwater, … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/23/21

What's happening coming up?

Here are a few events in Thurston County and online to keep you entertained in the coming week! Movies In the Park - The Croods, A New Age: Fri., July 23, 8 p.m. Come down to the Huntamer Park … more

by Prachi Gohil | 7/23/21

Police Blotter for Thu., July 22, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/22/2021 at 5:32 p.m. in the 1200 block of Sleater Kinney Rd SE, police arrested Billy Allen Roberts, 51, for an out-of-town warrant. Olympia Police Department … more

7/23/21

In stocking covered feet, visitors tour one of the houses featured in Olympia Master Builders' Tour of Homes in 2019.

Tour of Homes set for this weekend, in-person again

Olympia Master Builders' annual Tour of Homes returns as an in-person event this weekend, with six stops spread across northern Thurston County. more

By Danny Stusser | 7/22/21

Brass knuckles allegedly belonging to Harley Pierce were taken as evidence on Tue., July 20, 2021.

West Olympia homeless resident accuses fellow transient of threatening his life

A transient allegedly robbed a fellow transient at gunpoint, while taking his tent, near railroad tracks in west Olympia on Tuesday, July 20, just before 4 a.m. Harley Pierce, 32, whose address is … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/22/21

Kristy Woodford, CEO of Holistic Home Group

How to Choose Your Real Estate Agent

When it comes to selling your home, one of the most important decisions you will make is the real estate agent you choose to represent you throughout the transaction. The process of selling a home … more

By Kristy Woodford | Holistic Home Group | 7/22/21

This image shows United States artillery technology that might or might not be the same as that being used in training at Joint Base Lewis McChord on July 22, 2021. The image is from Feb. 22, 2021 in a joint U.S.-French artillery training event in Djibouti.

Boom! BOOM! What are those noises?

If you heard what sounded like explosions earlier today, they were artillery shells landing exactly where they were intended, on Joint Base Lewis McChord. You might hear more tonight, until 11 … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/22/21

Richard Deane Livingston

Richard Deane Livingston, 81, of Tenino, died on Friday, July 16, 2021 at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

7/22/21

Jean Wheat

Jean Wheat, 61, of Olympia, died on July 17, 2021, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Lacey. 360-491-2222. more

7/22/21

Robert Belvin Watson

Robert Belvin Watson, 92, of Olympia, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

7/22/21

Delta Pearl Colvin

Delta Pearl Colvin, 86, of Olympia, died on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-106. more

7/22/21

Laurie Elizabeth Copelan

Laurie Elizabeth Copelan, 74, of Olympia, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Sims AFH. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

7/22/21

Police Blotter for Wed., July 21, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/21/2021 at 12:00 a.m. in the 7300 block of 33rd Way NE, police arrested Evelyn M Campbell, 53, on suspicion of malicious mischief. On 7/21/2021 at 10:28 a.m. in … more

7/22/21

The Lacey City Council approved the appointment of Brian Hurley (bottom row, left) as Tumwater’s newest fire chief. Hurley was also accompanied by his colleague, James Osberg (bottom row, right), who described him as a great team player.

Tumwater promotes Brian Hurley to fire chief

The Tumwater City Council promoted Brian Hurley to Fire Chief during the regular city council meeting yesterday. In his recommendation, Tumwater City Administrator John Doan shared that Hurley is one … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/21/21

Tumwater Fire Department to donate surplus fire equipment to Peru

Aside from appointing their newest fire chief, the Tumwater City Council approved the donation of fire equipment to Peru during its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, June 20. The fire … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/21/21

Who’s on the Phone?

I have long had a love/hate relationship with telephones. When I was a kid, we had a three-digit phone number, an operator to whom we repeated the … more

By Kathleen Anderson | 7/21/21