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Joint Animal Services Animal Control officers were recognized during National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.

City of Lacey recognizes Joint Animal Services during appreciation week

The City of Lacey honored Joint Animal Services (JAS) staff as part of Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, which takes place in the second ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/20/26 | 4 comments

North Thurston Public Schools inviting military families to appreciation event

All active duty and reserve personnel, veterans and their families are invited to attend the Military Spouse Appreciation Event of the North Thurston ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/20/26

Colleagues, family and community representatives honored the legacy of James P. Werner at the dedication of his namesake air monitoring station at Mountain View Elementary School in Lacey on April 8, 2026.

ORCAA holds dedication ceremony for Thurston County air monitoring station

The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) held a dedication ceremony for its new Thurston County air quality monitoring station on ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/17/26 | 1 comment

North Thurston Public Schools student and staffer honored at Readers are Leaders event

Two individuals from the North Thurston Public Schools were honored for championing literacy at the South Sound Reading Foundation’s ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/16/26

The Lacey City Council discussed the Commission on Equity's recommendations for the city's pilot Community and Cultural Events Grant program at a work session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Lacey City Council reviews pilot grant program for cultural and community events

The Lacey City Council deliberated on funding recommendations for the city's initial Community and Cultural Events Grant ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/15/26 | 1 comment

SBA disaster loans available for Thurston County flood victims

Thurston County residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the 2025 winter storms have until April 27 to apply ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/14/26

The SS Gateway playground is located at William A. Bush Park, 4400 Chardonnay Drive SE in Lacey.

Lacey debuts SS Gateway playground at William A. Bush Park

Lacey's newest community playground — the SS Gateway — has set sail at William A. Bush ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/14/26

City of Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder posed with Thurston County PARC Foundation CEO Heather Antanaitis, left, and City of Yelm building official Chris Vaccaro, right, following the adoption of Earth Day and Arbor Month proclamations at the Lacey City Council meeting on April 7, 2026.

Lacey City Council proclaims Earth Day, Arbor Month

Ushering in two environmental observances, the Lacey City Council proclaimed Earth Day and Arbor Month at a ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/13/26

City of Lacey raises investment portfolio maturity ceiling

The City of Lacey is looking to boost earnings on its public investment portfolio, following a unanimous vote by the Lacey City Council to ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/10/26

Construction progress at Greg Cuoio Park and the new Lacey Police Station, as seen in March 2026.

Busy time for projects in City of Lacey

During the past six months, the City of Lacey has completed or nearly finished a number of projects, from a road extension to a park phase and ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/9/26 | 3 comments

Mayor Andy Ryder presented the Fair Housing Month proclamation to Thurston County Realtors Association President Dawn Baker at a Lacey City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Lacey City Council proclaims April as Fair Housing Month

Affirming its commitment to equitable housing access, the Lacey City Council proclaimed April 2026 as Fair Housing Month at a meeting ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/8/26 | 3 comments

Series of vehicle prowls and burglaries prompts advisory in Lacey

A rash of overnight vehicle prowls and burglaries in an area surrounding College Street and 45th Avenue in Lacey has prompted an advisory from ... more

By The JOLT Staff | 4/8/26

The Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Board discussed a naming rights and sponsorship agreement with High Level Promotions LLC at a meeting on April 1, 2026.

Lacey parks board recommends outsourcing naming rights to boost revenue

Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation is moving to secure a new private revenue stream after its advisory board voted to recommend outsourcing ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/7/26 | 8 comments

An aerial view of the Hawks Prairie Reservoir rehabilitation site at 4040 Marvin Road NE in Lacey.

City of Lacey seeks bids for Hawks Prairie Reservoir rehabilitation

The City of Lacey is accepting sealed bids for the rehabilitation of the Hawks Prairie ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/6/26

The award recipients from the Lacey Police Department's annual awards ceremony are shown above.

Lacey Police Department recognizes exceptional service at annual awards ceremony

In a salute to valor and service, the Lacey Police Department recognized its finest officers, civilians and volunteers at its annual awards ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/3/26 | 1 comment

North Thurston Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for the LEAF Center on Monday, March 30, 2026.

North Thurston Public Schools holds groundbreaking event for new family center in Lacey

North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Lacey Education and Family (LEAF) Center on ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/3/26

A concept site plan prepared by RWD Landscape Architects shows the proposed layout for Rainier Vista Park improvements in Lacey.

Rainier Vista Park design improvements approved by parks board

More pickleball courts, outfield safety netting and outdoor pingpong tables could be added to Rainier Vista Park after the Lacey ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/2/26

The Lacey Commission on Equity deliberated over a proposed public art donation policy at a meeting in Lacey City Hall on March 23, 2026.

Lacey Commission on Equity recommends public art donation policy to city council 

A proposed policy that would establish the City of Lacey's first official guidelines for donated public art advanced through the Commission on ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/1/26

The Chambers Lake Stormwater Treatment Wetlands, Lacey's newest major regional stormwater facility, won an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for social and economic sustainability.

Lacey seeks public input on Stormwater Strategic Plan at upcoming open house

City of Lacey residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on an updated Stormwater Strategic Plan, a nine-year guide for flood control, water quality ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/30/26

The third Absolutely Free Sharing Market will be held at the Thurston County Fairgrounds on April 2 and April 4.

Absolutely Free Sharing Market to feature free items, food and services

Local residents are encouraged to visit the Thurston County Fairgrounds on April 2 and April 4 for the third Absolutely Free Sharing ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 3/30/26