We launched The JOLT in May 2020 -- early during the pandemic -- as an independent, nonpartisan news organization for Thurston County.
As of July 2, 2020 you’ve been able to read more than 900 original local news stories, and read some 245 issues of The Daily JOLT, your Monday-through-Friday local-headline newsletter (if you signed up to receive this by email).
Our neighbors have commented:
“Thanks for taking up the ‘slack’ in reporting in the greater Olympia area.”
- Dean French, Olympia
“A very well-written article on the arson fire near the homeless camp. Quite concise and unbiased. Good work!
- Mort S., Lacey
“I'm excited about the JOLT and signed up to receive the daily headlines. And I have this feeling of being in-the-know once again. Keep up the good work. You are so badly needed in these parts.”
- Bonnie C., Olympia
There’s no dark political money, no national corporation, behind what we’re doing. It’s non-partisan. At first I funded it myself so we could demonstrate the concept. Fourteen local businesses and the Nisqually Indian Tribe jumped in to fund our second six months of operations. Now we’re inviting the community to also step forward to support our work.
Moving forward we’ll rely on a combination of local philanthropy, business advertising, reader contributions, grants and corporate sponsorships to support our journalism.
If you understand the vital role a free and unbiased press plays in our democracy, help support community journalism by making your donation today!
Thank you!
Danny Stusser, Publisher
P.S. What’s happening in Tumwater, Lacey, Olympia and the county is at least as important as the national news. When will the road construction be finished (so I can get to work faster)? Did every police officer get the new training? Look what that 15-year-old kid did! What’s that new building on Martin Way? If you agree that accurate and current local news is essential to our democracy and way of life, please step forward and support The JOLT, today.