Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of Olympia’s coolest stand-up comedians, Sam Miller.
Sam tours nationally, is a regular guest on the nationally syndicated “Bob …
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By Rachel Benton
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3/6/25
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An out-of-town bird watching friend is coming to visit. Where will you take them? This past Saturday, I answered that question by choosing the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually ...
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By George Walter
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3/6/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has formally supported a proposal from Connections Health Solutions for a new crisis care facility.
The facility is expected to …
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By Kameko Marquez
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3/5/25
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The City of Lacey is launching a competitive selection process for civil engineering firms to oversee a roadway reconstruction project that ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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3/3/25
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The Olympia City Council approved the sculptures the Arts Commission recommended for the 2025 Percival Plinth Project at ...
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The Evergreen State College Tacoma’s annual Founder’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4, from 1-4 p.m. at ...
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Local nonprofit The Elderhood Senior Alliance will hold its first Death Care and Life Transitions Expo and is inviting the community to the regular Death Cafes and Candles ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/3/25
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The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts will run the multigenerational artistic experience "Dirty Laundry 2" in the historic building at ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/28/25
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Pacific chorus frogs are singing — a sure sign we’ve made it through another winter. Meteorologists may say it’s not official until March 20, but frogs’ joyous, noisy courting ritual …
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College Street NE turned into a work zone on Monday, Feb. 24, as heavy construction took over. The major rebuild is forcing detours and temporary access restrictions while upgrades moved …
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/27/25
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Lacey locals looking to fix up their streets, refresh parks or create gathering spots finally have a shot at ...
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Welcome the month of March with some creative happenings in Thurston County for ...
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By The JOLT News Staff
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2/27/25
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Two shows opened last weekend, each with a distinct flavor. South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) “Small Mouth Sounds” offers an intimate experience and invites reflection …
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By Rachel Benton
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2/27/25
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Earlier this week my smartphone provided a photograph and story about cold weather this winter so extreme that Lake Erie has been almost totally frozen for the first time in many years. Later that …
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By George Walter
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2/27/25
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For almost 15 years, Joyful Hands Ministries has served breakfast to Olympia’s unhoused every Saturday morning in a parking lot on ...
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee took no action on the proposed Capital Mall Triangle planned action ordinance ...
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Port of Olympia District 2 Commissioner Bob Iyall will have a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27.
The event, to be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at Nisqually Middle School ...
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Taking the train is not the fastest route anywhere, but it is the most leisurely form of travel, with spacious seating, easy access to restrooms and a snack bar, a dining car, and the …
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By Jarvis Harris and Joe Foss
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2/25/25
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A high wind warning is in effect for Thurston County with gusts well over 40 miles per hour in the forecast.
The warning, which is in effect until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, was issued by the …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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2/24/25
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Community members are invited to attend the Port of Olympia’s question and answer session on the airport master plan at ...
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