Firefighters responded to a wildfire near Vail Road in Yelm on Sunday, July 4.
The S.E. Thurston County Fire Authority reported that the wildfire had burned approximately 29 acres. “Could …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/5/21
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The cities of Lacey and Tumwater are inviting locals to participate in their upcoming Independence Day Events.
Lacey
The City of Lacey invites locals …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/2/21
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Here are a few events in the Thurston County area to keep you entertained in the coming week!
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By Prachi Gohil
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7/2/21
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With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the Thurston County Coroner reported that at least four people died due to the heat, including a 39-year-old man in Tumwater.
Official …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/2/21
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The Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre (TYT) is planning to build a “real live theater” in the Tenino Creative District, thanks to the generous help of an anonymous donor.
The property is …
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By Kristine Javier
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7/1/21
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He’s charming. But you knew that.
His name is Dick Pust and for 50 years, local old timers and newcomers alike, listened to his soothing voice on the radio.
For 50 years he was …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) identified safety as priorities for its Martin Way Corridor Study during a public hearing on Wed., June 23.
In the discussion, TRPC Associate …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/25/21
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It’s going to be hot around here this weekend. How hot? Expect a high of 105 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, Thurston County will experience excessive heat …
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As things slowly get back to normal, the summer offers a perfect opportunity for kids to interact and enjoy different activities after a year of online classes. From outdoor sports to learning about …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/22/21
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Intercity Transit’s Express bus service between Olympia and Lacey to Pierce County will resume on July 19, 2021.
Route 620 will serve the Olympia Transit Center, the State Capitol Campus, …
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6/21/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 105 sales completed from Sunday, June 13, through Saturday, June 19, 2021. The median sales …
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6/21/21
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On Tuesday, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts' leader gave an update on the current building improvements after it had closed down for 15 months following the coronavirus pandemic.
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The City of Tumwater unveiled the new facilities and improvements for the Deschutes Valley Trail during the regular city council meeting on Tue., June 15.
Tumwater Engineering …
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City of Olympia hosts Omo Africa for its Juneteenth celebration
The city of Olympia invites residents to participate in its upcoming Juneteenth celebration called Omo Africa in honor of …
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“It's a celebration,” Councilmember Lisa Parshley said after the Olympia City Council shared its plan to open not just one but three dog parks during the regular city council meeting …
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On Saturday, the Nisqually Land Trust highlighted the valuable role of the Nisqually Indian Tribe in environmental conservation during its annual auction.
Yelm Mayor JW Foster, and Executive …
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By Danny Stusser
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6/8/21
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Last Monday, a source claimed that the Olympia Planning Commission revived its plan for the Log Cabin road extension, a proposed street connection that would cut across the LBA Woods.
According to …
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Here are a few events in the Thurston County area to keep you entertained in the coming week!
2021 Virtual Conservation Celebration and Auction: Sat., June 5, 6:00 pm on …
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6/4/21
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I recently spoke with Linda Terry, the Founder and Director of STEP, (Sharing Time with Elders Project) and the first thing that struck me was the joy in her …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/2/21
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If you missed the chance to meet the House of Tears Carvers when they were in Olympia two weeks ago, you've got another chance this weekend. They are displaying their new totem pole at the …
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By Danny Stusser
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5/28/21
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