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After an emotional visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., we drove to ...
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By Jarvis Harris and Joe Foss
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2/6/25
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The National Museum of African American History & Culture is an absolute masterpiece — thoughtfully curated to highlight both the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout history.
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We chose to fly directly from Seattle to Norfolk, Virginia, on Sept. 24, 2024, to conserve our Amtrak USA Rail Pass privileges, which allow for 10 stops in a 30-day period.
Jarvis’ friend, Johnny …
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On my weekly trips to the commercial centers off Trosper Road, I often feel sad passing the pockets of remaining forest along the way.
Their …
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Editor's Note: A version of this story previously appeared in Works In Progress on October 15, 2024.
How does Thurston County’s criminal justice system work? Is there bias in the …
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Together, we are able to bring hope and nourishment to our neighbors this holiday season.
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Submitted by Amanda Muñoz | Thurston County Food Bank
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11/28/24
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It's Thanksgiving, and that means, for many of us, it is time to reflect upon the year, our thanks, and, for some, the reflection on our challenges. For some, this means a day of mourning, and for …
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With headlines such as “Federal agency plans to cull 450,000 barred owls to boost another species,” media nationwide announced the eyebrow-raising plan by the US Fish and Wildlife Service …
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Ever wonder what it might be like to be homeless in downtown Olympia?
I estimate that most people here have never spoken with a person living outdoors, in a recreational vehicle or in …
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Loneliness and isolation are silent epidemics in our society, exacerbated by modern lifestyles and the pervasive influence of technology. This growing crisis calls for immediate action to foster …
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If you’re reading this, thanks for caring! Here’s another bit of JOLT trivia: The 1,000 th issue of The Daily JOLT , our headlines newsletter sent each weekday, will appear this Friday.
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For the past 15 months, I have been engaged in photographically documenting the homeless in Olympia for The JOLT and national media . As such, I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with …
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Today I was privileged to interview seven unsheltered individuals who live in Olympia. It was part of the annual, federally mandated PIT Count – Point in Time census – organized here by …
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If you have never read the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, it is worth your time to read this powerful document. Published in 1953, eight years after the end of World …
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Last month 44 Thurston County Republican Precinct Committee Officers gathered in the Remnant Church in Tumwater for an emergency meeting. It was an official proceeding, the chair of the Thurston …
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Today is Democracy Day in the United States.
News organizations across the country launched it to report more and better information about the crisis facing democracy in the United States.
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On Sunday, The JOLT enters the start of Year 4 of its life as a startup news organization, one of about 1,000 hyperlocal newsrooms across the United States that have launched in the past 10 years. …
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Our fire departments need help. Many firefighters are working 2 or more days in a row, stressed out and surviving on catnaps. Equipment needs to be replaced, and fire stations need improvements. …
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For the last couple months, I’ve been working with a small and very talented group of volunteers on the Save Our FDs campaign advocating No on Proposition 1. It’s been …
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As the Superintendents of Thurston County school districts, we feel compelled to comment on the bills under consideration this legislative session for Special Education Funding. In 2018, the …
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By Thurston County school superintendents
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3/19/23
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