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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature for Tue., Feb. 23, 2021.
The House debated Engrossed Substitute …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/23/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents the Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature for Mon., Feb. 22, 2021.
The Senate Health & Long Term Care …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/22/21
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The trial of an Olympia man accused of murder is awaiting the results of a competency evaluation to determine whether the man is competent to stand trial.
Kyle G. Jarstad, 32, is accused of …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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2/22/21
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Dear Lexis,
I recently lost my job and I find myself feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty. I used to feel like things were going to work out and that my life was on track, but I don’t know …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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2/22/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 60 sales completed from Sun., Feb. 14 - Sat., Feb 20, 2021. (The house with the …
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2/22/21
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Olympia Police Department
At 12:36 a.m. Friday in the 600 block of Columbia Street Northwest, police arrested Thomas S. Brannam, 29, on suspicion of theft and criminal trespass.
At 2:09 …
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2/22/21
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Dear Editor,
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the free exercise of religion, peaceable assembly, and that ourproperty not be taken without due process. Yet local governments recently have …
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Debroah K. Owen, 68, of Olympia, died on Friday, February 2021, at AFH.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-1065
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2/22/21
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Dorothy S. Lakewold, 89, of Lacey, died on Saturday, Februaru 13, 2021, at Panprama Convalescent & Rehab.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, …
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2/22/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature for Fri., Feb. 19, 2021.
The House Appropriations Committee heard …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/21/21
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Two people entered the Senior Services for South Sound building on Monday, and caused nearly $2,000 in damage and stolen property, prompting a number of community members and organizations to provide …
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A new COVID-19 testing site opened today in the Capital Mall parking lot, courtesy of Northwest Laboratory, a Bellingham-based medical lab.
Jennifer Bull, CEO of Northwest Pathology, the parent …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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2/19/21
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Washington, D.C. — In honor of Black History Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) hosted a conversation with Olympia-based author, community leader, and distinguished public servant, …
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2/19/21
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Olympia Police Department
At 9:31 a.m. Thursday in the 900 block of Plum Street Southeast, police arrested Michael D. McCarte, 34, on suspicion of a probation violation.
At 8:50 a.m. …
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2/19/21
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After guiding his city as it tripled in size over 29 years of public service to its citizens, Mayor Pete Kmet has decided to retire next December.
He announced his decision at the annual State of …
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By Danny Stusser
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2/18/21
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature for Thu., Feb. 18, 2021.
Substitute Senate Bill 5273, sponsored …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/18/21
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Hello Thurston County!
I hope you all stayed warm and enjoyed the snow this last week! I want to use this week’s letter to give you an update on the best available guidance for wearing masks …
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2/18/21
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Financial Services Team received their 14th straight Annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government …
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By The JOLT Staff
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2/18/21
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Olympia Police Department
At 10:29 a.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of Poplar Street Southeast, police arrested Daniel H. Roundtree, 44, on an out-of-town warrant.
At 11:43 a.m. Wednesday in the …
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2/18/21
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Russell Glen Bostic, 65, of Olympia, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. 360-753-1065
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2/18/21
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