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OLYMPIA –– City officials talked about the 2021-26 capital facilities plan in a Tuesday night meeting this week, which outlines goals city officials have for various efforts in Olympia.
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By Prachi Gohil of JOLT
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8/18/20
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OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Community Action Council of Lewis Mason and Thurston Counties (CAC) to manage the Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) for Thurston County renters.
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8/17/20
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LACEY –– Much like other public school districts in Thurston County, The North Thurston School Board is expected to approve a Fall 2020 reopening plan in a Tuesday meeting this week at 6 p.m.
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By Madeline Shannon of JOLT
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8/17/20
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LACEY –– The Lacey Parks and Recreation staff has worked hard to provide entertainment and recreational opportunities amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Fridays in …
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8/17/20
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OLYMPIA –– Members of the Olympia Finance Committee will discuss impact fees in a meeting this Wednesday, or one-time charges on a new development.
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By Madeline Shannon of JOLT
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8/17/20
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Friday, Aug. 14, 2020
Olympia Police Department
Joshua Dean Wilt, 41, was arrested around 12:10 a.m. in the 100 block of Rogers Street Northwest. He was charged with …
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/16/20
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Olympia Police Department
James Anthony Delaney, 26, was arrested around 2:57 a.m. in the intersection of Plum Street Southeast and Union Avenue Southeast. He was charged with driving …
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/14/20
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LACEY –– The Lacey Veterans Services Hub recently received an Association of Washington Cities (AWC) 2020 Municipal Excellence Award. Lacey was one of five Washington cities to receive the award, which recognizes creative approaches in municipal projects and programs that significantly improve the quality of life in communities.
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8/14/20
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OLYMPIA –– A recreational vehicle caught fire at a Texaco gas station in Olympia early Friday morning, according to Olympia Fire Department officials, resulting in the total loss of the mobile home.
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By Madeline Shannon and Danny Stusser of JOLT
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8/14/20
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OLYMPIA –– Olympia city officials met Thursday afternoon to hold the fourth meeting in the racial justice series, focusing on how racial inequity ties into the education system. Like the other town hall sessions, this meeting brought together four esteemed panelists of color to bring their perspectives and experiences to the table.
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/14/20
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As one would expect from someone who makes sure computer networks are set up to work properly, John Hansman planned his business carefully.
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By Danny Stusser of JOLT
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8/13/20
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Olympia Police Department
Brandon C. Westcott, 43, was arrested around 3:57 a.m. in the 1000 block of Fones Road Southeast. He was charged with vehicle prowling.
Timothy Scott Harrison, 30, …
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/13/20
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Hear from local activists devoted to anti-racist revolution who have been leading the way for change in Olympia and Thurston County. Several organizations, groups, and individuals will make demands of the City of Olympia and elected officials to end police violence and implement anti-racism for our communities.
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8/13/20
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THURSTON COUNTY –– Local business leaders gathered remotely Thursday afternoon to talk about how employers reopen their businesses and how the coronavirus crisis affected communication for many local employees.
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By Madeline Shannon of JOLT
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8/13/20
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OLYMPIA –– The state Supreme Court’s order to suspend all Superior Court jury trials in the state until at least July 6 has come and gone but — citing an abundance of caution in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — local health and court officials continue to delay the commencement of jury trials.
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By Cody Neuenschwander for JOLT
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8/12/20
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Olympia Police Department
Timothy Scott Harrison, 30, was arrested around 11:14 a.m. in the 3800 block of Martin Way East in Olympia. He was charged with malicious mischief.
Britney Lorene …
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/12/20
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OLYMPIA –– The Olympia City Council voted to move ahead in hiring a police auditor Tuesday night to eliminate events around police brutality.
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By Prachi Gohil of JOLT
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8/12/20
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OLYMPIA –– The Olympia City Council approved the creation of a new social justice & equity commission on Tuesday night In an attempt to uplift marginalized voices in the community.
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By Prachi Gohil of JOLT
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8/12/20
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TUMWATER –– Tumwater city officials held a work session Tuesday evening to talk more about the city’s role in the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan, which is currently in Phase 2.
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/12/20
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Lacey Police Department
Calvin James Crocker, 49, was arrested around 11:23 a.m. in the 600 block of Woodland Square Loop Southeast. He was charged with simple assault.
James Scott Morris, …
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By Andrew Oslin of JOLT
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8/11/20
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