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The Lacey City Council discussed plans for the city to cover a part of the cost to resolve Tolmie Estates Park’s failing community septic system during a city council work session on July 8, 2021.

Lacey City Council plans for city to pay for much of septic-to-sewer conversion for Tolmie Park Estates

The Lacey City Council agreed to move forward with its plan to cover much of the cost of a septic-to-sewer conversion program for Tolmie Park Estates following possible concerns of water … more

7/13/21

How would the candidates spend money to solve problems here?

It’s election season. Candidates have their websites up, signs are all over town, and we’re all trying to decide who will best represent our interests on the different councils and … more

By Pat Cole | 7/13/21

Specialized motorcycle safety training schools let inexperienced drivers crash into harmless traffic cones instead of actual traffic obstacles.

If you ride, you’re in control of your safety.

Dear Editor, Right now, motorcyclists are taking in the beauty of our Washington summer. Whether you ride or know someone who does, it’s assuring to know that most Washington adults agree … more

7/13/21

Police Blotter for Mon., July 12, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/12/2021 at 2:16 p.m. in the 100 block of College St SE, police arrested Jason Michael Bickle, 25, on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle. On 7/12/2021 at 4:00 p.m. … more

7/13/21

An off-duty Olympia police officer noticed Louis Brackett's vehicle on the side of the road with brake lights bright so stopped to check.

Another sleeping driver admits to marijuana and meth

An allegedly intoxicated man was reportedly found asleep at the wheel by an off-duty Olympia police officer with his car running and his foot on the brake, on Tuesday, July 6, just after 1 … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/12/21

Olympia police measured the height of the damage on each of three vehicles hit by the recreational vehicle allegedly driven by Jennifer Rockwell on July 5, 2021.

Booze suspected in RV driver’s multiple crashes

An allegedly intoxicated woman driving a recreation vehicle hit several parked cars and multiple garbage cans on Monday, July 5 just before 8:30 p.m. Jennifer Rockwell, 49, of Bellevue, was … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/12/21

Regaining hope with inevitability

Dear Alexis, I’ve been struggling with depression lately; I can’t seem to find a good way to retain hope. It’s almost as if the world is beating up on me constantly and … more

By Alexis Rae Baker | 7/12/21

This home at 2142 79th Ave SE in Tumwater was sold by John Duerr for $625,000.

The JOLT Real Estate Report for July 4 - 10, 2021

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 93 sales completed from Sunday, July 4, through Saturday, July 10, 2021. The median sales … more

By Prachi Gohil | 7/12/21

Police Blotter for Fri.-Sun., July 9-11, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 7/9/2021 at 5:05 a.m. in the 4500 block of 6th Ave SE, police arrested Ariel C Barnett-Jenkins, 30, for an out-of-town warrant. On 7/9/2021 at 6:36 a.m. in the … more

7/12/21

With a new paint job and door to the new covered patio, New Traditions Cafe is much brighter than before its 2021remodel.

New Traditions Cafe re-opens remodeled after six-month closure

New Traditions Cafe today rejoined its sister operation, New Traditions Fair Trade, as an open and ready business. The Cafe was closed for six months both because of pandemic restrictions and to … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/9/21

Potted plants plainly more than a pleasantry

Potted geraniums on a front porch are a pleasant greeting when you come home from work, and a visual treat for neighbors walking by. But plants in pots are more than a pleasantry. For people who … more

By Jill Severn | 7/9/21

This is Diego Pedro Bernabe on July 4, 2021, asleep at the wheel of his car, according to Olympia police.

Unresponsive driver, stopped on Cooper Point Road, booked for DUI

An intoxicated driver was discovered by multiple eyewitnesses to be passed out behind the wheel of a running car with his foot on the brake early on Sunday, July 4. Diego Pedro Bernabe, 30, of … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/9/21 | 1 comment

Registration is open now to runners of all three races to be held July 17, 2021.

Olympia gears up for Lakefair Races after a year off

Lakefair, the festival, is still cancelled for 2021. But runners are gearing up for the upcoming Lakefair Races 2021 on July 17, following a year-long hiatus. As one of the first live … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/9/21

Police say this is Steven Squires at the time of his arrest near the Hands On Childrens Museum in Olympia on July 3, 2021.

Seattle man caught, um, hands on near children’s museum

A local couple called 911 to report seeing a man masturbating near the Hands On Childrens Museum in downtown Olympia last Saturday evening. Police arrived at 6 p.m. to find Steven Squires, … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/9/21

Viewing a poster showing proposed exterior improvements for the Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health and Education are, left-right: Ted Schultz, executor of the Estate of Angela J. Bowen and SPSCC Foundation board member; Tanya Mote, SPSCC executive director; Dr. Tim Stokes, president of the college; Leonor Fuller, vice chair of the SPSCC board of trustees.

SPSCC Nursing Program receives national accreditation

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced on Wed., July 7 that its nursing program received national accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education … more

By Kristine Javier | 7/9/21

What's happening around Thurston County?

Here are a few events in the Thurston County area to keep you entertained in the coming week! Connecting with Water Outdoor Pop-Up: Sat., July 10, 10:00 am. What does it take to make … more

by Prachi Gohil | 7/9/21

Virginia Ann Garcia

Virgina Ann Garcia, 48, of Rainier, died on Monday, June 5, 2021 Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-106. more

7/9/21

Clyde Howard Barlow

Clyde Howard Barlow, 78, of Olympia, died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Evergreen College. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

7/9/21

William Lee Hallock

William Lee Hallock, 87, of Olympia, died on Monday, July 5, 2021, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-106. more

7/9/21

Timothy Joseph Rios

Timothy Joseph Rios, 72, of Tumwater, died on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-106. more

7/9/21