Friday, October 2, 2026
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A “full access” ceramics studio opened on August 20 in downtown Olympia. Flipped Pot Ceramics Studio is the passion of Jessica St. Louis, a former teacher and now first-time business …
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Olympia Community Planning & Development Director Leonard Bauer explained how the 20-year Comprehensive Plan aims to prepare the city’s development for the future.
In a post on the …
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JM Simpson - jm@theJOLTnews.com - is a veteran photojournalist who lives in Lacey.
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By JM Simpson
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8/21/23
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The National Weather Service (NWS issued an Air Quality Alert (AQA) today due to particulate matter that’s due to arrive in Thurston County this weekend.
“Particulate matter (PM2.5) …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/18/23
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Ed Hume, the award-winning host of a nationally broadcast TV gardening show that aired for over 50 years, is alive and well and living in Olympia. At 91, he is currently working four days a week at …
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Equality Day, what’s that?
Sue Lean would like you to know about the happy day, August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was signed into law. This amendment …
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The Lacey Museum received a $15,000 worth of funding as grant from the Diversity in Local History to fund an intern who would assist with the Stories of the South Sound oral history project.
The …
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Lacey is warning motorists of road closures at Rainier Road SE from 66 th Avenue to 70 th Way SE starting Friday until Saturday, August 19.
According to the city’s social media post, …
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8/17/23
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The Tumwater Police Department is seeking information on a hit-and-run collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 15, between 9:21 p.m. …
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By Julia Ornedo
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8/17/23
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Join in on the fun by supporting local businesses.
2023 Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, Saturday, August 19 Brewing is Tumwater's History. The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest provides a unique outdoor …
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8/17/23
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If there were an avian CPS (Chick Protection Services), the shorebirds would be regarded as the worst parents imaginable. Most of these species breed in the far north arctic and sub-arctic during the …
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By George Walter
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8/17/23
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Thurston County is offering several locations for community members to take shelter from the current heat wave over the county.
The county declared a Hazardous Weather Event announcement, on …
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Road construction in two places in west Olympia are happening this week.
Harrison Avenue from Cooper Point Road to Division Street
Olympic Way from …
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8/15/23
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Note to Reader: You are about to read one homeless woman’s account of why she was homeless. This individual consented to the interview and could refuse to answer any question. This …
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Since 1981, Harrison Ford has been the face of the film franchise portrayed as the titular character, Indiana Jones. The titular character is a globetrotting Archaeologist who also fights against …
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By Yongma Lee
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8/14/23
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Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman emphasized the need for a dual-sided approach to combat drug addiction effectively, combining public health and law enforcement interventions as At Tuesday's …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/14/23
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Thurston County’s Board of Health BOH reiterated the safety of vaccines, its availability, and that it “allows our community to stay healthy,” as it officially proclaimed the month …
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Thurston County Board of Health proclaimed this month to be National Breastfeeding Month during its meeting last Tuesday, August 8.
Thurston's Public Health and Social Services Division Director …
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is warning bathers at Pattinson Lake to take extra care with the water after a toxic algae bloom was reported in the lake. The boat launch has …
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Tumwater is warning motorists of construction work at the Israel Road SW & Linderson Way intersection from Monday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 16, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The city explained …
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8/11/23
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