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Evergreen Gold, shaded gray and labeled U1, is located 9 miles west of Littlerock and represents 68 acres of forestland.
Board of Natural Resources approves more timber harvests from 150 acres of Capitol State Forest 
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources (BNR) approved another batch of timber harvest from Capitol State Forest for the second time in two months. This time, the board authorized in a 4-1 … more
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Ron Jones, senior planner with Public Works Waste Resources, explained that the changes to the language of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan are not to abandon the zero-waste vision but to clarify the plan. 
Olympia pushes for mandatory approach to recycling and waste reduction
Council member Clark Gilman criticized the removal of zero-waste language in the draft utilities chapter of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan update at the Olympia City Council study session on … more
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Public Works Senior Water Resources Engineer Joe Plahuta met with Thurston County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, to seek approval of the contract for the Boston Harbor Water Main Replacement and Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project.
Thurston County awards contract for Boston Harbor water main project
Thurston County commissioners approved the contract for the Boston Harbor Water Main Replacement and Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project, which will replace almost 6,000 linear feet of older … more
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Sylvanna Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, presented the parks department's list of 10-year accomplishments and challenges at the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department highlights accomplishments and challenges 
The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department presented its list of 10-year accomplishments and discussed challenges, such as public safety, climate change, equity issues and funding large-scale projects.   more
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The total greenhouse gas emissions from Tumwater’s city operations were down by less than 1% from 2015 to 2023, while net emissions were down by 73% from 2015 to 2023. The chart seemingly does not show net emissions from 2015 to 2020.
Tumwater’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by less than 1% from 2015-23 
Tumwater’s city operations generated around 3,821 metric tons of equivalent carbon dioxide (CO₂e) in 2023, which is less than 1% compared to 2015, according to a sustainability report … more
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Tesla power wall betteries
Puget Sound Energy includes Tesla home batteries in its Flex Batteries program 
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and clean-energy technology company, Uplight, announced on November 19 that they are expanding the Flex Batteries program to include Tesla home battery systems.   … more
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A preliminary site plan for a proposed fuel station project at 1803 Black Lake Boulevard SW.
Olympia committee reviews fuel station project along Black Lake Boulevard
On Wednesday, November 20, Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed fuel station project at 1803 Black Lake Boulevard SW.    The project site … more
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Be aware of algae bloom and other warnings in your local waters.
Thurston County issues danger notice for Lawrence Lake 
Public use of Lawrence Lake near Yelm is prohibited as the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department issued an algae danger warning for the lake on Friday, November 22.   … more
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The students' art featured on a street sweeper.
Olympia recognizes students who help promote stormwater pollution prevention through their art 
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, recognized three talented middle school students whose artworks were chosen to be featured on a new city street sweeper... more
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After the decision, board member Chris Reykdal was seen leaving the other board members and not returning afterward.
State Board of Natural Resources approves sale of timber on 430 acres of forestland in Thurston County
The atmosphere in the room was so tense that even before the board started deliberating on its vote, one person from the audience was heard shouting. The vote took place on Election Day as voters waited to learn who would become the next Commissioner of Public Lands. more
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Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz portrait and friends
What happens to the wildlife when forests are demolished
This week's story is about wildlife and what happens to them when the County, City Officials and developers annihilate forests to build housing developments, roads and businesses.  We will also … more
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After pushing back on the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project, Thurston County Commissioners Carolina Mejia (leftmost), Tye Menser (second from the left), and Emily Clouse (rightmost) supported the motion to approve the ILA, while Commissioner Gary Edwards (second from the right) opposed it during a meeting on October 29, 2024. 
Thurston County okays Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project interlocal agreement 
After a delay for review , Thurston County's Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project interlocal agreement (ILA) at a meeting on Tuesday, October 29. … more
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Reader opinion: The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them. These opinions come from members of our community.
Worst toxic algae bloom in the history of Lake Lawrence closes lake to everyone
Water samples taken at Lake Lawrence, southwest of Yelm, on October 22, 2024 showed Microcystin levels at 2,361 micrograms per liter (ug/L), which is above the state recreational guideline of 8.0 … more
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Reader opinion: The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them. These opinions come from members of our community.
In support of the planned tree harvest
I am a Port of Olympia Commissioner.  I write today as one commissioner, not on behalf of my commission body, as this is not an issue that has come before us.  I am writing to support the … more
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Juneau, Carrot, and Cabbage Patch, which collectively represent 430 acres of forestland, have been authorized for sale but had been paused and are now back on the chopping block as the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) will consider re-approving them for auction.
Timber sales from 3 'legacy' forests, once delayed, are now back on the chopping block 
Three forest stands whose timbers have been authorized for sale but had been paused are now back on the chopping block as the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) will consider re-approving them for … more
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Superintendent Kevin Bogatin expressed the district’s support for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources—Board of Natural Resources timber sales.
Tumwater School District Superintendent presents draft letter in support of timber sales 
  Tumwater School District (TSD) Superintendent Kevin Bogatin expressed the district’s support for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources—Board of Natural Resources … more
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A map, prepared by Ronda Larson Kramer, showing the trail of the Oct. 27 Walk along the path of Cowlitz trail
Supporters of Davis-Meeker Oak plan 2.7-mile walk along path of historic Cowlitz Trail Sunday 
Supporters of the Davis-Meeker Oak tree will gather on Sunday, October 27, to walk 2.7 miles of the path of Cowlitz trail, beginning at the historic Oregon White Oak ( Quercus garryana ) tree … more
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This year’s Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve features underwater cameras, salmon docents, and kids activities among many others.
Explore salmon run up close at Bayshore Preserve November 9-11 
Get up close with aquatic wildlife through the annual Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve this November 9, 10, and 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.   Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget … more
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Recommended rate increase.
Water, sewer, garbage: Olympia committee proposes 3 to 7.6% increases
Olympia City officials have proposed increasing utility rates, permit, and impact fees as part of the 2025 budget, aimed at supporting critical infrastructure, and other municipal services.   … more
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A slide from a May 9, 2024, Tumwater Public Works committee meeting showing that the existing culvert is too small to allow for the natural passage of fish. 
Tumwater City Council approves acquisition of two properties for Percival Creek culvert project 
Tumwater will acquire two properties as necessary right-of-way for a culvert project on Percival Creek.   Tumwater City Council approved the acquisition of the properties for $34,050 as … more
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