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The Lacey City Council, together with the Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Burbidge, discussed the recommendation to increase the number of Board of Park Commissioners from five to seven at its meeting on Sep. 2, 2021.

Lacey considers increasing the size of its parks commission

During the regular Lacey City Council meeting on Thur., Sept. 2, Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Burbidge introduced a recommendation to expand the Board of Park Commissioners from five to … more

9/3/21

A view of the public swimming area at Long Lake in Lacey, in happier days when the water quality was better and lifeguards were on duty.

Long Lake closed as water quality unsafe for humans and pets

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) warned residents to stay away from Long Lake, which lies at the eastern edge of Lacey, as the water quality remains unsafe for humans and … more

By Kristine Javier | 8/30/21

This image shows United States artillery technology that might or might not be the same as that being used in training at Joint Base Lewis McChord on July 22, 2021. The image is from Feb. 22, 2021 in a joint U.S.-French artillery training event in Djibouti.

JBLM extends artillery training through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday

Starting the minute after midnight this Sunday until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, expect to hear the sounds of artillery fire from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Soldiers will be participating in nighttime … more

By The JOLT Staff | 8/30/21

Accused would-be burglar bungles break-in, then crashes stolen truck

The owners of a local hobby shop contacted authorities after watching via remote security camera an attempted break-in as a would-be burglar damaged their store, on Mon., Aug. 23, just after 6 … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/26/21

Police say Parker Timothy James Daly rifled through this and other vehicles on Aug. 16, 2021.

Teen scatters stuff in several cars, takes some, too, police say

A teenager was allegedly caught after breaking into vehicles in a downtown Olympia parking lot last Mon., Aug. 16 just before 4 a.m. Parker Timothy James Daly, 19, of Lacey, was videotaped by a … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/25/21

Bradley Park: This photo shows the proposed residential housing site located between 6th Avenue NE and 15th Avenue NE, approximately 460 feet east of Sleater Kinney Road NE. Immediately to the south of the property is North Thurston High School's campus.

Lacey approves subdivision of 15-acres into 83 properties

In response to the increasing need for additional housing, the Lacey City Council approved a request from its hearing examiner to subdivide a 15.66-acre property known as Bradley Park for the … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/23/21

The city of Lacey encourages residents to participate in its TREEsearch BINGO game in celebration of Arbor Month.

City of Lacey declares Arbor Month

Lacey, which has received the Arbor Day Foundation’s “City of Trees” designation for the past 30 years, renewed its commitment to the environment as it declared August as Arbor … more

By Kristine Javier | 8/20/21

The Lacey City Council on Thu., Aug. 12. discussed with a representative from Puget Sound Energy rate changes brought by the pending rate case settlement in its Green Direct Program.

Green energy soon to cost more green

In 2017, Lacey enrolled in the Green Direct Program with a promise of having cost-effective ways of purchasing renewable energy. However, four years later, a pending rate case settlement means that … more

By Kristine Javier | 8/20/21

This image shows Kaleena Pierce, Austin Moser-Attaway, Ryan Spiva, Clifford Kettle who graduated in June 2021 from Envision Career Academy of North Thurston Public Schools. Not pictured: Karina Herrera.

Envision Career Academy graduates listed

Last and smallest among North Thurston Public Schools' graduations this year was the Mon., June 21 ceremony to commemorate the accomplishments of the five students who graduated from Envision Career … more

By The JOLT Staff | 8/19/21

At the North Thurston Public Schools board meeting on Tue., Aug. 17, 2021, Stephanie Grip, a parent in the district, shared that masks should remain optional and not a requirement

NTPS parents lobby against integrating social justice and equity in curricula … and masks

Several parents spoke out against the North Thurston Public School’s (NTPS) decision to implement its new social justice curriculum during the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, August … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/19/21

River Ridge High School graduate Joyce Lee just after receiving her diploma at the school's graduation ceremonies on June 16, 2021.

River Ridge High School graduates listed

Caleb Edward Akana Zachary David Albaugh Anthony John Alexander Juan Francisco Alonso Farias Bianca Alvarado Alyssa Angel Anderson-Creasey Nathaniel Leon Anderson Deja N. Avery Victoria Hope Bahler … more

By The JOLT Staff | 8/18/21

Komachin Middle School business education teacher Kate Reece poses with her students, Cyrus Biel, Issy Justis and Zeke Hanson, whose team ranked third at the national Future Business Leaders of America Fall Stock Market Challenge.

Komachin Middle School students named national CTE champions

North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) honored three Komachin Middle School students who ranked third in the national Career and Technical Education (CTE) championship during its school board meeting … more

By Kristine Javier | 8/18/21

The only thing missing from this image, used to illustrate this story is a stolen handgun.

Drunk, gun-toting felon found asleep at the wheel, police say

An allegedly intoxicated felon was found slumped over the steering wheel and possessing an illegal handgun when he was contacted by Lacey Police on Thu., Aug.12, just past midnight. Carlos Reyna … more

By The JOLT Staff | 8/16/21

Pistol-whipped before being forced to drive, alleged kidnapping victim runs into Fred Meyer asking for help

A man allegedly pistol-whipped and kidnapped an acquaintance, forcing him to drive to the Fred Meyer story in Tumwater where the alleged victim ran inside, screaming for help, on Thu., July … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/12/21

Lacey residents are being asked to comment -- via online survey -- on their preferences for programming in future parks that are part of the Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways Master Plan.

Greg Cuoio Park being studied for future development

Surrounded by wetlands and wilderness, properties that make up the Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways remain largely undeveloped, which is why the Lacey Board of Park Commissioners commissioned a Master … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/5/21 | 1 comment

Lacey's director of community development, Rick Walk, was the speaker at the Lacey South Sound Chamber forum on Aug. 4, 2021.

Lacey business and construction update

The August 4 Lacey South Sound Chamber’s monthly lunch forum featured the city’s Director of Community Development, Rick Walk, who provided the 125 attendees with an update on various … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/4/21

This photo shows the proposal for the Hicks Lake Multi-Family apartment complex which will have 132 garden-style apartments in four buildings plus an amenities building (shown on the right side of the image, closest to the lake).

300 residential units might soon rise along Hicks Lake in Lacey

The City of Lacey is currently reviewing two proposed residential projects along Hicks Lake which would provide a total of 300 housing units. Lacey Senior Planner Samra Seymour discussed the … more

By Danny Stusser | 8/4/21 | 1 comment

Four members of Lacey's city council met with Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong on July 22, 2021.

Lacey City Council plans to consider hybrid meetings by August

As more and more residents are being vaccinated, the Lacey City Council weighed the possibility of moving to in-person meetings sometime in August during its work session last Thu., July 22. The … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/27/21 | 1 comment

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) declared its goal to achieve a net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 in a presentation to the Lacey City Council on July 22, 2021.

Puget Sound Energy plans net-zero carbon emissions by 2045

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) shared its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 during the Lacey City Council work session on July 22. PSE is the natural gas and electricity utility provider … more

By Danny Stusser | 7/26/21

Alleged 21-year-old DUI and hit-and-run suspect made sexual comments to female police officer

An unlicensed driver attempted to practice his driving skills while intoxicated, using his uncle’s vehicle, hitting a parked car in the process, on Saturday, July 10 after 11 p.m. according to … more

By The JOLT Staff | 7/26/21