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Tumwater Police Department Chief Jay Mason, bottom right, shared updates about the police department’s body worn camera program with the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee at a meeting on Tuesday, Oct, 14, 2025.

Tumwater Police Department to select vendor for body cameras

The Tumwater Police Department is going to select a vendor for its body camera program this week, according to an update by police ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/15/25 | 1 comment

Inmate faces assault charge after altercation at Thurston County Corrections Facility

An inmate at Thurston County Corrections Facility is in more trouble after allegedly assaulting a fellow inmate and corrections deputies ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/15/25

Air quality monitors in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater showed readings in the “Good” range on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The agency recorded steady atmospheric conditions in Thurston County as cooler air patterns thinned residual smoke from the summer’s fire restriction period.

Burn ban eased in Thurston County

Fire safety restrictions have been lifted in Thurston County after the Washington State Department of Natural Resources lowered the regional fire danger ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/15/25

Olympia committee to review recommendations for parks and arts campus names

The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to review and make recommendations for naming three park properties — the Olympia Armory ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/14/25 | 5 comments

Driver arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after collision in Olympia

A 34-year-old man was arrested after a traffic collision involving a motorcycle at the intersection of 113th Avenue SW and Crockett Street SW in Olympia on ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/14/25

Olympia Lodging Tax Committee to review 39 tourism funding proposals for 2026

Olympia’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is set to review nearly $1.8 million in funding requests from local organizations seeking support for ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/14/25

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners reviewed budget plans and figures during its agenda setting meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Thurston County commissioners approve 2026-27 budget targets to shrink $36M deficit

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved preliminary 2026–27 budget targets in a 3–2 vote to narrow an estimated $36 million general fund deficit ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/14/25 | 4 comments

The Tumwater Fire Department and Olympic Health and Recovery Services partnered to launch the Tumwater Mobile Outreach Team, which provides 24-hour crisis response services for the city.

New response team launched for behavioral health crisis situations in Tumwater

The Tumwater Fire Department launched a new Mobile Outreach Team to provide 24-hour crisis response services, the city announced on Friday ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/14/25 | 1 comment

Observer training session to be held for Nov. 4 General Election

The Thurston County Auditor's Office Elections Division is offering observer training ahead of the Nov. 4 General ... more

The JOLT News Staff | 10/14/25

Two women died after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Simmons Street in Olympia in July 2025.

Thurston Regional Planning Council to develop Regional Safety Action Plan

To address rising traffic fatalities across the region, the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has issued a request for proposals to develop ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/13/25 | 4 comments

Counterfeit $20 bills were confiscated from a man following an encounter at an apartment complex in Tumwater on Sept. 28, 2025.

Wanted felon arrested at apartment complex in Tumwater

A 47-year-old man was arrested following an encounter at an apartment ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/13/25

The Evergreen State College’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Transformational Change is partnering with Thurston Green Business and Thurston County Chamber of Commerce for a free fall 2025 online lecture series on Sustainability and Enterprise.

Evergreen, Thurston County Chamber hosting workshops on sustainability and enterprise

Thurston County’s fall 2025 lecture series on sustainability and enterprise opened Friday, Oct. 10, with The Evergreen State College alumni and ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/13/25

Tumwater City Council OKs $2.5M contract for Deschutes Valley Trail design work

The Tumwater City Council approved a contract with SCJ Alliance to design the remaining segments of the long-envisioned Deschutes Valley ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/25 | 2 comments

Intercity Transit Walk N Roll Program Supervisor Kerry Wilson, left, and Tumwater School District Assistant Superintendent Megan Dawson received Tumwater’s proclamation for Walk to School Month on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Intercity Transit promotes Walk N Roll program in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council declared October as "Walk to School Month" at a meeting on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/25

The Lacey Police Department issued a warning about a text and email scam.

Lacey Police Department warns residents about text and email scam

The Lacey Police Department issued a warning about a scam that tries to trick people into giving up personal information or ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/13/25 | 1 comment

City of Olympia planners showed an aerial photo of Olympia Food Co-op, which is located at 3111 Pacific Ave. The Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed expansion project on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

Olympia Food Co-op faces challenges with expansion plan

A proposed expansion of Olympia Food Co-op is going to have to clear a major hurdle before the project gets the green ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/10/25 | 12 comments

Man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle

A 36-year-old man was arrested after he was found to be in possession of an alleged stolen vehicle in ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/10/25 | 2 comments

City of Lacey officials meet with the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team from Joint Base Lewis-McChord at the Lacey Veterans Services Hub during a partnership visit under the JBLM Community Connections Program on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

Lacey and JBLM forge stronger alliance to help support military families

The City of Lacey hosted the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (1-2 SBCT) from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Monday, Oct. 6, at the Lacey Veterans ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/10/25

A cake bearing the message “Thank You For Your Service” was served during the American Legion Post 94 Law and Order Awards Banquet in September.

American Legion Post 94 honors Thurston County professionals for service excellence

Six individuals from Thurston County’s public safety and service sectors were honored by the American Legion R.V. Van Schoick Lacey Post 94 for ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/10/25

Tumwater Fire Department advises unplugging chargers as a safety precaution

The Tumwater Fire Department is advising residents to unplug chargers when they’re not in ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/10/25 | 2 comments