Five Lacey residents came forward at the city council’s meeting last Thursday, August 3, to comment on the issue of campaign sign removal.
Councilmembers Ed Kunkel and Lenny Greenstein …
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Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire …
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Olympia-based businesses received almost 60% of the $7 million of Thurston Strong's COVID-related grants for businesses and workforce, according to Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid, …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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6/28/22
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 104 sales completed from Sunday, October 17 through Saturday, October 23, 2021. The median …
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By The JOLT Staff
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11/1/21
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In an emotional speech, Washington Secretary of the State Kim Wyman honored Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall as Washington State Auditor of the Year for her efforts in ensuring safe and …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed resolutions yesterday that will add two new facilities which will expand office and operations capacity for several departments.
The new …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/30/21
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Self-described fascist pleads guilty to three counts of third-degree assault, two counts of harassment and …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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3/16/21
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Financial Services Team received their 14th straight Annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government …
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By The JOLT Staff
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2/18/21
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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2/5/21
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While the few local contested Thurston County races have been less than nail-biting as vote tallies have slowly trickled in, the race for Commissioner District 2 has proved more dramatic.
With a …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/20/21
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What may have been a chaotic and potentially violent display by protestors at the Washington Capitol Campus has been relatively peaceful, say Washington State Patrol officials.
After rioters …
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Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today condemning a group that bypassed a gate and occupied the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia on Wednesday, as well as violent acts of insurrection …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/8/21
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A large group of rioters, many holding signs and wearing logos endorsing Donald Trump, breached the gate to the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday afternoon, during an day of protest on the capitol …
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In a ceremony lasting just 50 minutes, including time to work out technical glitches, Thurston County received a blessing, heard two keynote addresses and swore in seven state and county officials …
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By Danny Stusser
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12/30/20
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After The Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office opted not to immediately file charges against a 25-year-old Bellingham man accused of shooting a protestor on the state capital campus, myriad news …
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12/30/20
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OLYMPIA – Thurston County Elections will host a virtual swearing in ceremony for recently elected officials at 10 …
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12/29/20
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For the second Saturday in a row, protestors and counter protestors clashed in downtown Olympia, resulting in fights, gunshots, injuries and arrests.
The Olympia Police Department had prepared for …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/14/20
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One person was arrested following a reported shooting at the Capital Campus Saturday afternoon, Washington State Patrol reported.
The afternoon had been filled with clashing protestors — …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/12/20
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Authorities are still investigating a clash between protestors in downtown Olympia Saturday — a clash which lead to alleged gunfire and one arrest.
Christopher M. Guenzler, 27, was charged …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/7/20
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An extraordinary election cycle came to a close as Thurston County officials certified the results of the 2020 general election this afternoon.
“I really think that all of election staff …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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11/24/20
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