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This is Chanticleer the rooster, the subject of a legal battle with the City of Tumwater. He is described by his owner as "dapper" -- he doesn't mind wearing a bow tie.

Tumwater seeks nearly ten grand from a family -- for keeping a rooster

While a rooster in the country might seem harmless, Tumwater residents Michael and Bernetia Johnson were cited last October for raising one on their property -- and the city now wants accrued … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/11/21 | 2 comments

“Extremely dangerous” Ensign Road homeless camp resident arrested for felony assault

Olympia Police arrested a man who lives in his recreational vehicle on Ensign Road who was accused by two neighbors of assaulting a third neighbor there on May 7. Jesse Heal, 27, had allegedly … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/10/21 | 3 comments

Shirley Lou Brandt

Shirley Lou Brandt, 88, of Tumwater, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Providence Saint Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

5/10/21

Linda Gale Castle

Linda Gale Castle, 65, of Shelton, died on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

5/10/21

This home at 6970 Axis St SE in Lacey sold during the week of May 2-9, 2021 for $515,000.

The JOLT Real Estate Report for May 2-9, 2021

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 76 sales completed from Sunday, May 2, through Saturday, May 9, 2021. The … more

5/10/21

The new branch of Olympia Timberland Library will open June 1, 2021 at Capital Mall. The closest entrance is shown above.

New West Olympia Timberland Library branch to open June 1

The many-years wait by west Olympia residents will be over two weeks from tomorrow, when Olympia Timberland Library opens a new branch inside of Capital Mall. The new branch will open on … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/10/21

Aluminum I-beam level used in felony domestic violence case last Thursday, police say

An Olympia man was arrested after allegedly beating his girlfriend with an aluminum I-beam level last Thursday. James McGreevey, 50, was arrested May 6 after hitting his common-law wife with the … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/10/21

Frances Hayes Morley

France Hayes Morley, 100, of Olympia, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

5/10/21

Janice Ruth Ferester

Janice Ruth Ferester, 89, of Olympia, died on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Fieldstone Memory Care. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

5/10/21

Jill Patricia Scheik

Jill Patricia Scheik, 58, of Olympia, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

5/10/21

Richard Allen Klooz

Richard Allen Klooz, 74, of Olympia, died on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-106 more

5/10/21

On meditation

Dear Lexis, I’ve been trying to set up a meditation practice like you suggest but I don’t know that I’m doing it right. Nothing really seems to happen and I don’t know what … more

By Alexis Rae Baker | 5/10/21

Housing prices in the West are over the moon

One hundred thirty thousand dollars. That’s what it takes for a down payment to buy an average-priced home in Bozeman, Montana. Then an aspiring homeowner must fork out another $3,000 each … more

By Jonathan Thompson | 5/10/21 | 2 comments

Police Blotter for Fri.-Sun., May 7-9, 2021

On 5/7/2021 at 12:17 a.m. in the 1090 block of 6th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, police arrested Chadid Conley, 52, on suspicion of driving without a license. On 5/7/2021 at 12:52 a.m. in the 4000 block of … more

5/10/21

An American Brown Bear, the same species found in Lacey on May 8, 2021, crossing a street in Alaska.

Black bear killed by police in south Lacey

A black bear roaming the 13th fairway of the Capital City Golf Course was shot by Lacey Police this morning. Lacey Police received multiple calls regarding the bear starting at 7:37 a.m. on May 8, … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/8/21 | 4 comments

What's coming up on the calendar?

Here’s a few events in the Thurston County area that will keep you entertained in the coming week! History Talks! A Snapshot in Time - Salmon, Historical Craft, and the Culvert Case: Zoom … more

By Prachi Gohil | 5/7/21

A partial six-pack of beer is seen on the front seat of a car allegedly driven by Salvador Rivera on May 6, 2021.

Five charges for allegedly intoxicated hotel guest

An allegedly intoxicated man began kicking on a couple’s Motel 6 room door, with a couple brandishing an “assault rifle” to scare him away, and was arrested by Tumwater Police after … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/7/21

James Donald Magelssen on April 29, 2021

Transit shelter held same attraction for Tacoma man as it does for many dogs

Lacey Police arrested a man after urinating on one of the Intercity Transit Shelters last Thursday. James Magelssen, 44, of Tacoma, had been in contact with Lacey Police twice on April 29. At 6:49 … more

By JOLT Staff | 5/7/21 | 1 comment

Don't let fake news stop you from booking your COVID-19 vaccine!

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services To Host Community-COVID-19 Vaccination Events Saturday and Sunday

OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is partnering with local organizations to host community COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Saturday for any member of the public … more

5/7/21

Suspected self-service scanning scammer seized

A woman allegedly attempted to shoplift nearly $200 in items from Wal-mart and was nabbed by the store’s Loss Prevention last Tuesday. On April 27, Cerelia Sinclair, 32, of Yelm, was noticed … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/7/21