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Billy Frank, Jr. statue at the US Capitol now one step closer to reality
The House of Representatives approved a bill that would lead to the creation and placement of a statue of Billy Frank, Jr. in the United States Capitol, in or near its Statuary Hall. Engrossed … more
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The City of Olympia already provides some sanitation services to the people who are camping along Wheeler Ave. SE in Olympia. This image, taken on March 9, 2021, shows portable toilets, a handwashing station and garbage dumpster. The land belongs to the State of Washington and is assigned to the Dept. of Transportation as it sits next to Interstate 5.
Homeless Camps - What’s Next?
It’s no secret that the homeless camps generate a lot of interest, frustration, concern, and a whole range of emotions from local folks.  Seems there are almost as many ideas of what to do … more
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This home at 6841 Jericho Lane SW in Olympia sold for $425,000 last week. Kristy Woodford/Holistic Home Group Photo.
The JOLT Real Estate Week in Review for Feb. 28-Mar. 6, 2021
This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.  There were 51 sales completed from Sun., Feb. 28 - Sat., Mar. 6, 2021.  (The house with the … more
Kirk Trowbridge with Ocean Shores Police Officer Daniel Fode on Sat., Mar. 6, in Ocean Shores, just before they loaded Trowbridge's bike into his van for the trip home to Olympia.
Police agencies work together to recover stolen electric bike
In a matter of seconds last Wednesday, Kirk Trowbridge’s brand-new electric cargo bike was stolen while he ran inside the post office to check his mailbox. He called the police, posted a … more
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Project Manager Amos Callender with Thomas Architecture Studios presents a map of waterfront property to be developed in coming years, marked with potential uses for each site.
Port of Olympia plans for large developments along waterfront in coming years
Several sites along the Port of Olympia’s eastern bank may see significant development in the years to come, as Port officials continue seeking public input and discussing the sweeping … more
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Pacific Northwest is flooded with illegal fentanyl, DEA says
SEATTLE– DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans today announced the release of the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment, DEA’s annual publication outlining the threats posed to the … more
City of Olympia opens registration for Olympia Arts Month
Registration is now open for Olympia Arts Month. Businesses and organizations looking to feature an artist, performance or creative activity in their space can sign up during March for activities … more
This home at 1326 22nd Ave SE in Olympia sold for $425,000 last week. Kristy Woodford/Holistic Home Group Photo.
The JOLT Real Estate Week in Review for Feb. 21-27, 2021
This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.  There were 73 sales completed from Sun., Feb. 21 - Sat., Feb 27, 2021.  (The house with the … more
Thurston County Soliciting Requests for Proposals for Social Services Projects
​Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is soliciting requests for proposals for funding projects under the Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention, the Veterans Assistance … more
This graphic is from the cover of TOGETHER!'s 2021 Virtual Gala & Auction event program.
Get "#dressedupfromthewaistup" for TOGETHER!'s online gala Saturday evening
    video -- mission video, who what why --  gifts can be made      more
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Aaron Sauerhoff showing the inside of a partially completed shelter at a shop at the Port of Olympia on Feb. 25, 2021.
65 microshelters will replace tents for homeless users in downtown Olympia
The warehouses along the water at the Port of Olympia appear, somehow, larger on the inside than on the outside. In one of them, a large swath of the floor is cleared and empty. A temporary shop … more
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Frances Swank, 99 until tomorrow, poses after receiving her first COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 25, 2021. From left to right are Boardwalk administrator Cyndi Pugh, Frances Swank, Swank's daughter, Ann Hunter of Olympia, and another Boardwalk staff member.
100th birthday celebration starts with birthday girl's COVID-19 vaccine
Frances Swank, 99 until tomorrow, received the first of 147 planned vaccines today at an event that was part birthday party, part National Guard mobilization, at her home at Boardwalk Apartments in … more
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New Regional Housing Council to expand on the work of a discontinued county division
Thurston County, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm finalized an agreement for the five jurisdictions to work together and pool resources in finding solutions to homelessness throughout the … more
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Shavon Jones and her daughter Promise, 18 mos., outside of their Columbia City home on Feb. 18, 2021. Jones purchased her new home less than a year ago with help from Habitat for Humanity and Homestead Land Trust.
Fix the climate while solving the housing crisis? The Legislature is trying
As Washington lawmakers work to get ahead of a brewing post-pandemic housing catastrophe, efforts are underway to join that effort with responses to two slower-burning disasters — the climate … more
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This house at 8901 Buttercup St SE in Tumwater, sold last week for $500,000. Kristy Woodford/Holistic Home Group Photo.
The JOLT Real Estate Week in Review for Feb. 14-20, 2021
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 … more
Photos taken after a break-in at Senior Services for South Sound on Monday. "Each tells a story. Of messes made, of clothing gathered and prepared for taking, of food and equipment placed in boxes. What these can't show is the six known trips these people made taking carts of food and equipment out of the building. This only shows what they left behind and ran out of time to take before morning," wrote Executive Director Brian Windrope in an email.
Two people entered Senior Services' downtown facility and stole food earlier this week
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 … more
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Online: Merritt Long in a long conversation with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
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, … more
Merritt Long's memoir was published in 2020.
New Member of Congress Marilyn Strickland will host community leader Merritt Long online tomorrow
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland will host a conversation with Olympia-based author, community leader, and distinguished public servant, Merritt Long, on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 6:00 PM PT … more
Raised beds formerly in use at Ostrom's Mushroom Farms in Tumwater, are demonstrated last fall at Midway Recycling in Tumwater.
Bloom where you’re planted!
I don’t know about you but after the recent rain and snowstorms, I am ready for spring. Now I know it won’t arrive for a while but that doesn’t stop me from dreaming about it … more
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A Thurston County road, covered in slush, on Sun., Feb. 14, 2021.
Forecasters warn of urban flooding as rain falls, snow melts
As snow turns to rain this week, forecasters warn of the possibility of urban flooding in Thurston County and surrounding areas and urge folks to keep street drains clear. Temperatures crept above … more
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