Thursday, October 1, 2026
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City of Olympia hosts Omo Africa for its Juneteenth celebration
The city of Olympia invites residents to participate in its upcoming Juneteenth celebration called Omo Africa in honor of …
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What’s new in the world of homeless camps? The county commission took action on Tuesday, June 8 on a couple of significant items that continue the efforts to manage the …
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 98 sales completed from Sunday, June 6, through Saturday, June 12, 2021. The median sales price of these properties was
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6/14/21
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Some garden promoters claim that growing perennials (they mean flowering plants that come back year after year) is an easy, low-maintenance alternative to planting annuals. As former President George W. Bush might say, they misunderestimate what perennials require.
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By Jill Severn
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6/11/21
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“It's a celebration,” Councilmember Lisa Parshley said after the Olympia City Council shared its plan to open not just one but three dog parks during the regular city council meeting …
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On Saturday, the Nisqually Land Trust highlighted the valuable role of the Nisqually Indian Tribe in environmental conservation during its annual auction.
Yelm Mayor JW Foster, and Executive …
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By Danny Stusser
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6/8/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 83 sales completed from Sunday, May 30, through Saturday, June 5, 2021. The median sales price of these properties was $470,000 or $265.95 per square foot.
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6/7/21
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We are entering the season when gardening and cooking get married. Already the world’s best salads are at hand. Now, before the tender lettuce plants bolt and go to seed, is also the time when …
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Here are a few events in the Thurston County area to keep you entertained in the coming week!
2021 Virtual Conservation Celebration and Auction: Sat., June 5, 6:00 pm on …
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6/4/21
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Thurston County Commissioner Gary Edwards spoke on the issues of homelessness, home permitting processes and the judicial system of jury trials due to COVID-19 restrictions in front of 100 people at …
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I recently spoke with Linda Terry, the Founder and Director of STEP, (Sharing Time with Elders Project) and the first thing that struck me was the joy in her …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/2/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 113 sales completed from Sunday, May 23, through Saturday, May 29, 2021. The median sales …
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6/1/21
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When I started trying to learn about the homeless camps I was under the impression that little was being done.
My thoughts would be along the lines of “what the hell is going on, why …
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If you missed the chance to meet the House of Tears Carvers when they were in Olympia two weeks ago, you've got another chance this weekend. They are displaying their new totem pole at the …
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By Danny Stusser
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5/28/21
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The City of Lacey invites the South Sound community to its 2021 Mayor’s Gala on Friday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The free, virtual event will help support programming and operations at …
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5/28/21
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I am perennially perplexed about my lawn.
The more I read about lawn, the more I have thought that getting rid of it might be the environmentally responsible thing to do. But I like it a lot, …
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By Jill Severn
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5/28/21
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A year after George Floyd’s death at the hands of the police, the Olympia Police Department (OPD) shared its plans to expand its Crisis Response Unit (CRU), and its Familiar Faces program to …
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By The JOLT Staff
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5/27/21
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Readers can earn a free book by participating in the upcoming Online Summer Library Program hosted by the Timberland Regional Library.
The program runs from June 1 to August 31, and residents of …
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By The JOLT Staff
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5/26/21
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Movies at the Marina will return for its second summer, according to Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam Gibboney yesterday.
Just like last year, the Port plans to hold the outdoor event on …
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By The JOLT Staff
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5/25/21
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The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in support of canceling the 2021 Thurston County Fair this year. The recommendation to cancel the fair came from the Thurston County Fair …
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