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Police Blotter for Tue., July 20, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/20/2021 at 4:29 p.m. in the 3900 block of Pacific Ave SE, police arrested Billy Brett Moore, 35, for an out-of-town warrant. On 7/20/2021 at 6:05 p.m. in the 1400 … more

7/21/21

Capitol Lake’s future in limbo again

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) proposed to remove the 5th Avenue Dam on the Capitol Lake Deschutes Estuary at the Port of Olympia commissioners’ work session … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/20/21 | 3 comments

Using Holocaust-related labels and symbols disrespects the memory of those who perished in it

Washington state Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) recently made a mistake by misusing a symbol of the Holocaust -- wearing a yellow Star of David in protest of COVID-19 restrictions. It was apparently … more

By David Ross | 7/20/21 | 1 comment

Participants at the Thurston Economic Development Council's first Hootenanny, Thu., July 22, can buy a chance to test their skill and, perhaps, dunk their favorite (or least favorite) public official or business community leader.

Tickets almost gone for Thurston EDC's Hootenanny

If getting together with business friends and acquaintances isn't enough of a reason to participate, organizers of the Thurston Economic Development Council's new event are dangling the chance to … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/20/21

Jon Wadleigh Ihler

Jon Wadliegh Ihler of Kamiah, Idaho, was taken home to our Lord and Savior on July 12, 2021, at 2:43 p.m. at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. Jon was born on May 9, 1961, … more

7/20/21

Police Blotter for Mon., July 19, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/19/2021 at 4:16 a.m. in the 3800 block of College St SE, police arrested Sean Lee Roscoe Warren, 42, on suspicion of malicious mischief. On 7/19/2021 at 10:05 a.m. … more

7/20/21

Life vests save lives: The U.S. Coast Guard deployed a chopper to assist in the recovery of a man who had jumped off a boat near the port of Olympia. His body was eventually recovered on Sun., July 18, 2021.

Authorities recovers man's body near Swantown Marina

On Sunday, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they had recovered the body of the man who had reportedly gone missing near the Swantown Marina. According to … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/19/21

Ever wonder what equity means? This diagram explains that Equality means each individual or group is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

New Transportation Priorities Survey seeks your input

Whether you walk, drive, bike, ride the bus or find another way to get around, there’s a new survey to help regional planners to make more and better decisions about new roads, bus routes and … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/19/21

Washington laws enable voters to register or change their registration up to the day of the election, in-person.

New in town? Register to vote. Primary Election is Aug. 3

OLYMPIA – Below are the voter registration deadlines for the August 3, 2021 Primary Election: Monday, July 26, 2021: Last … more

7/19/21

This bulldog has bloodshot eyes but is not accused of any crime or use of illegal substances.

Sleepy driver admits to using meth, but

An allegedly intoxicated man was discovered by witnesses, passed out behind the wheel of his running vehicle, while slumped over the passenger side, early last Friday, July 16. Two … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/19/21

This home at 862 Ebbets Dr SW in Tumwater was sold by Garrett Lafferty for $435,000.

The JOLT Real Estate Report for July 11 - 17, 2021

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 118 sales completed from Sunday, July 11, through Saturday, July 17, 2021. The median sales … more

By Prachi Gohil | 7/19/21

Follow your path

Dear Lexis, People often tell me that my expectations in life are too high. They tell me that my dreams are impossible and that I shouldn’t keep trying to pursue such lofty goals. I know … more

By Alexis Rae Baker | 7/19/21

Police Blotter for Fri.-Sun., July 16-18, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/16/2021 at 1:28 p.m. in the 4600 block of 45th Ave SE, police arrested Kenneth D Hooks, 46, on suspicion of assault in the second degree. On 7/16/2021 at 3:40 p.m. … more

7/19/21

The City of Lacey approved a resolution to establish an alternative crisis response called the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Lacey to establish new Mobile Outreach Team for crisis response

The Lacey City Council moved yesterday to establish the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT), a pilot program which provides alternative crisis response. In a presentation to the city council … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/16/21

The Lacey City Council awarded Phil Aasen a Certificate of Achievement for his decades-long safe-driving career during its regular meeting on July 15, 2021. Aasen is shown on the third row, right. His employer, Justin Erickson, CEO of Harbor Wholesale, is shown in the second row, right.

City of Lacey honors veteran truck driver Phil Aasen

For nearly three decades of service, veteran truck driver Phil Aasen received a City of Lacey Certificate of Achievement. During the regular city council meeting yesterday, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder … more

By Kristine Javier | 7/16/21

Drunk driver boxed into Jack in the Box drive-thru, police say

An allegedly intoxicated woman was arrested for driving under the influence while in a fast-food drive-thru on Sunday, July 4 just after 2 a.m. Alyssa Marie Medina, 24, of Tumwater, was reported … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/16/21

Suicide is often preventable. See free 24-hour resources at the bottom of this story.

Distraught woman booked into jail, placed on watch

An allegedly intoxicated woman who told a Thurston Sheriff’s Deputy she was suicidal was arrested last night after her car slid into a small ditch and she backed into a tree The … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/16/21

A gardener’s walk in the neighborhood

Years ago my 15-year-old foster daughter asked me a question I’ll never forget: Why, she inquired, do you make a beautiful garden in the back yard, but not the front yard? Don’t you think … more

By Jill Severn | 7/16/21

One of Intercity Transit's newer full-size busses passes in the east side of the Legislative Building on the Washington State Capitol Campus on Route 13.

Express bus service to Pierce County locations resumes Monday, July 19

Express bus service between Olympia and Lacey to Pierce County resumes on Monday, July 19, 2021. Route 620 will serve the Olympia Transit Center, the State Capitol Campus, Lacey Transit Center, … more

7/16/21

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing on July 13, 2021 to discuss proposed rate increases for the Transportation Impact Fee.

Thurston County proposes to increase Transportation Impact Fees for new construction

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners plans to increase the existing Transportation Impact Fee. On Tue., July 13, at its regular meeting, the board held a public hearing on the Traffic Impact … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/16/21