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Amy Cast, member of the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) Leadership team, explains the responsibilities of the Board during the beginning of the workshop Thursday night.

Tumwater School District Board talks 2021-2022 budget during work session

The Tumwater School District Board met for a work session last night via Zoom. The meeting was facilitated by Amy Cast, a member of the North Shore School District Board for eight years, who is … more

By Olivia Alvord | 1/29/21

Daily legislative report for Thu., Jan. 28, 2021 - VIDEO

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. On Thursday, January 28th, The Senate Labor, Commerce & … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/28/21

North Thurston school board discusses hybrid grading scale and Komachin Middle School remodeling

The North Thurston Public Schools’ board met for a regular meeting last night. Agenda items included a sports announcement, grading scales, the Komachin Middle School construction … more

By Olivia Alvord | 1/27/21

Daily Legislative Report for Wed., Jan. 27, 2021 - VIDEO

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. Today, the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee gave … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/27/21

Daily Legislative Report for Tue., Jan. 26, 2021 - VIDEO

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, The House Commerce & Gaming Committee … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/26/21

Schilter Family Farm is one of 1,200 farms in Thurston County. This scene shows an event in October, Pumpkin Patch Harvest and Corn Maze.

Time to vote again: This time it’s about your food

Anyone who cares about the Thurston County agriculture and farmland -- or who appreciates locally grown veggies and meat -- is invited to complete an online survey to share your perspective on local … more

By Prachi Gohil | 1/26/21

Daily Legislative Report VIDEO

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. In the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee, … more

1/25/21

This garbage was collected in Priest Point Park in Olympia on Thu., Jan. 21, 2021 -- in just a few minutes. Most of it was recyclable - and was put into the recycling stream at home.

Things are picking up again at Priest Point Park

Denny here again. Have been to Olympia's Priest Point Park each of the last three days. Last Thursday, I made a sweep of the southwest section of the beach, from the southern-most access trail to … more

By Denny Hamilton | 1/25/21

Daily Legislative Report for Fri., Jan. 22, 2021

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. The Senate’s Early Learning & K-12 Education … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/22/21

Olympia School Board discusses return to classrooms starting Feb. 1

Olympia School District’s board met via Zoom yesterday for a work session. This work session was specifically devoted to the hybrid expansion plan and pandemic education response updates. … more

By Olivia Alvord | 1/22/21

Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.

Thurston County Health Officer's Letter to School Personnel

January 21, 2021 Dear Thurston Superintendents and Heads of Schools, In my letter on January 15, 2021, I affirmed Thurston County is in alignment with the Washington State Department of … more

1/21/21 | 1 comment

Daily Legislative Report for Thu., Jan. 21, 2021

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. The Senate’s Housing & Local Government … more

1/21/21

Tumwater City Council approved the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan at its meeting Tue., Jan. 19, 2021.

Tumwater City Council passes climate mitigation plan

Tumwater City Council met last night to discuss the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan, a 30-year interlocal agreement, that would acknowledge the urgency of global warming and the deterring effects of … more

By Olivia Alvord | 1/20/21

Lacey City Council to discuss Comcast renewal and puppy mill ordinance

The Lacey City Council is holding a regular meeting Thu., Jan. 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes a proposed new ordinance that would restrict sales of commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet … more

By Steven Gonzalez | 1/20/21

Daily Legislative Report for Wed., Jan. 20, 2021

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. Two bills on child welfare earned a public hearing at the … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/20/21

Daily Legislative Report for Tue., Jan. 19, 2021

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report for January 19, 2021. The Washington State Legislature’s House Committee on Housing, Human Services & … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/19/21

Cascadian activists have in some cases employed civil disobedience tactics in their fight to keep the region from becoming a major export center for planet-warming fossil fuels. Here, protesters block the main BNSF rail line in Vancouver, Washington, on June 18, 2016, as police begin to move in. The action was organized by the Fossil Fuel Resistance Network in response to a recent oil train derailment in Mosier, Oregon, to highlight the risks of fossil fuel transportation.

During a decade when Cascadia’s governments flouted their carbon emissions goals, activists fighting fossil fuel exports exceeded their wildest expectations.

SEATTLE — At the corner of Third and Union, amid a sea of downtown high-rises and just across from Macy’s, members of the Northern Cheyenne tribe in native regalia walked alongside … more

By Robert McClure | InvestigateWest | 1/19/21 | 1 comment

Washington Legislature met on Martin Luther King Day

The Washington State legislature celebrated the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and honored his sacrifice to the nation for the goal of civil and worker rights. - The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal … more

By Troy Kirby | 1/18/21

This home at 801 Wilson St. sold last week for $550,000.

The JOLT Real Estate Week in Review for Jan. 10-16, 2021

This is the first weekly report covering single-family home sales in Thurston County. It covers the 50 sales completed from Sun., Jan. 10 through Sat., Jan. 16, 2020. Median price of these … more

1/18/21

North Thurston Public Schools food services staff have served 675,000 meals to students since schools were closed in March 2020. From left to right: Ann Carter, Julie Jackson, Maria Montenegro, Semi Cho, Enah Pak, Michelle Payne.

North Thurston Public Schools updates

Prior to Winter Break in mid-December, North Thurston Public Schools served around 900 students in-person. Superintendent Debra Clemens expects that number to increase gradually at the start of the … more

By Olivia Alvord | 1/15/21