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What's happening in the next few days here?

Here are a few events in the Thurston County area that will keep you entertained in the coming week! Endangered Species Day at Puget Sound Estuarium: Sat, May 22, 11:00 am – 4:00 … more

By Prachi Gohil | 5/21/21

DUI from west Olympia to Tumwater to Lacey

An alleged hit-and-run driver was also cited for driving under the influence after a witness to the collision photographed Adams’ license plate and provided it to Tumwater Police on … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/21/21

Police Blotter for Thu., May 20, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 5/20/2021 at 9:24 a.m. in the 5710 block of Pattison Lake Dr SE, police arrested Steven M Wells, 29, on suspicion of simple assault. On 5/20/2021 at 2:22 p.m. … more

5/21/21

Shirley poppies are one of several annual flowers that reseed themselves; they grow well in Thurston County and come up in a variety of colors.

Easy flowers to grow from seed

Once I was sent to the hardware store to buy nails. I knew nothing about construction. When the clerk said “box or common?” I just felt ignorant and incompetent – which, of course, … more

By Jill Severn | 5/21/21

Five beers and an exploding muffler send DUI suspect to jail

While dispatched to a restaurant burglar alarm, Olympia Police witnessed the tire explode off of an impaired driver’s car as she hit the curb on the street next to the building last … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/21/21

Homeless man accused of dine-and-dash at Lacey restaurant

A man who allegedly beat an Asian woman with a traffic cone at Lowes last month was accused of shoplifting on Tuesday after refusing to pay his tab at a Lacey restaurant. On May 18 Raymond Dual, … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/21/21

31-year-old man allegedly beats his 17-year-old girlfriend, is arrested on simple assault

A 31-year-old transient was arrested after allegedly beating his 17-year-old girlfriend at the Ensign Road homeless encampment last Thursday. Zacharey Hanley, 31, was allegedly witnessed grabbing … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/20/21

This is one of Intercity Transit's newer Dial-A-Lift buses, shown arriving at a rider's home.

Intercity Transit looks into alternatives for Dial-A-Lift services

Intercity Transit Authority’s directors met on Wednesday and considered alternatives to its Dial-A-Lift services, seeking to control the cost of operation while at the same time providing … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/20/21

Inslee signs declaration to transfer Washington National Guard armory property to the city of Olympia

On Tuesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a proclamation ordering the military to transfer the Olympia Armory to the city of Olympia at a little or no cost. The Washington National Guard is … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/20/21 | 1 comment

Olympia appoints new poet laureate: Ashly Bunch

The City of Olympia named literary writer Ashly McBunch as its newest poet laureate during the city council meeting on Tue., May 18. Every two years, the city selects a promising poet to serve as … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/20/21

Police Blotter for Wed., May 19, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 5/19/2021 at 5:11 a.m. in the 4300 block of 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA, police arrested David P Prink, 42, on suspicion of driving with a suspended license. On 5/19/2021 … more

5/20/21

Jay Banks, executive director of Pizza Klatch

Commenting on the situation in Cortez, Colorado

Situations like what’s happening in Cortez, Colorado really break my heart. Young people coming together in search of community and understanding are being met with ignorance and attempts to … more

By Jay Banks, Executive Director, Pizza Klatch | 5/20/21

It all began with pizza (in Cortez, Colorado)

In the mid-1960s, my dad served on the school board in Cortez, in rural southern Colorado. He recalled that at one meeting he said something a little too liberal because a fellow board member … more

By Laura Roberts McHenry | 5/20/21

Even in 2021, this flag is much more likely to be safely displayed in Lacey, Olympia or Tumwater than it would be in Cortez, Colorado.

LGBTQ+ students are safer in Thurston County than in other places

When you read what's happening in Cortez, Colorado and then brush up on your knowledge of Olympia's Pizza Klatch, you'll see a contrast in culture and politics. And whatever you think of … more

5/19/21

Happy New Year!

Well, folks, the end is in sight. A little over a year in lockdown is about to end. We can choose to go maskless in public. We can dine out, attend a movie and shop in stores instead of having our … more

By Kathleen Anderson | 5/19/21

Transient man attacks Interfaith Works shelter staff

A transient man allegedly attacked an Interfaith Works Shelter employee and refused to leave the property on Saturday, May 8. Olympia Police were dispatched to contact Kenneth Turney, 59, who … more

5/19/21 | 1 comment

This was the scene just after 7 p.m. on May 11, 2021 after Marietta Jean Pearson was hit while crossing Eastside St. in Olympia.

Stoned hit-and-run driver allegedly told police he didn’t have to stop

A woman was left lying in the middle of the street after an intoxicated man hit her with his car and kept driving, only to later turn himself in just after 7 p.m. last Tuesday. Zachary … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/19/21 | 2 comments

Man driving car he just stole flags down police to ask for directions, police say

A man with multiple active Olympia warrants flagged down a police car to ask for directions while driving a stolen car last Tuesday. At about 4:30 a.m. on May 11, Mario Reyna, 39, flagged down a … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/19/21

Police Blotter for Tue., May 18, 2021

Lacey Police Department On 5/18/2021 at 7:50 a.m. in the 120 block of College St SE, Lacey, WA, police arrested Eligh J Guerin, 27, on suspicion of driving with a suspended license. On … more

5/19/21

Ronald Beghin

Ronal Beghin, 84, of Tenino, died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-106. more

5/18/21