Thursday, October 1, 2026
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An Olympia man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a store, punched an employee, gave chase to police, and assaulted officers who were trying to get him into a patrol vehicle.
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As part of its observance of Black History Month, Olympia will hold a series of events commemorating African American contributions to the city.
“We want to provide a day of celebration of …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez
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2/22/22
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Olympia has concluded the transfer of the National Guard Armory from the Washington Military Department to the city government.
In a statement released on its Facebook page last Sat., Feb. 19, …
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The City of Olympia’s Community Block Grant Program gave a $100,000 grant to Rebuilding Together Thurston County (RTTC), according to a city newsletter.
RTTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/18/22
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An Olympia grade school’s exhibit for the Black Lives Matter movement was vandalized last Tues., Feb 15, while the city celebrates Black History Month.
“This morning, all of the cups …
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A Lacey man who was reported to police for allegedly attempting to enter a stranger’s apartment later got another charge for headbutting an officer.
According to reports by multiple Olympia …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/18/22
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Olympia is asking the community to provide input that may possibly make changes in the city’s rental housing policies.
The City of Olympia launched a page on its Engage Olympia website to …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/17/22
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A resident of an Olympia apartment building was taken into custody on suspicion of starting a fire and later refusing to comply with police, leading to an hourslong standoff.
According to reports …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/17/22
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“There was no evidence that the officers’ interactions with subjects of color differed from their interactions with white subjects,” Tara Parker, Olympia police auditor, asserted …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/16/22
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The Olympia Planning Commission met yesterday, Feb. 14., to discuss its list of candidates to recommend to the city council for its vacant seat.
Commissioners raised several points of …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/15/22
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A declined Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card led to a physical altercation between a store clerk and a transient Olympia man who was later arrested on suspicion of robbery, according to a …
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Olympia's Indigenous Performance Productions (IPP) is being considered for a $100,000 grant as part of the American Rescue Plan to help keep jobs in the midst of the recession caused by the …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/14/22
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the week of February 6-12, 2022.
There were 59 sales completed from Sunday, February 6, through Saturday, …
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by the JOLT Staff
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2/14/22
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An inmate named Ericka Danielle Love at the Olympia City Jail was charged after she allegedly assaulted a corrections officer in a bid to get transferred to the Thurston County Jail.
A Feb. …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/11/22
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Olympia city council is currently in limbo whether the land along Yelp Highway would be built entirely as a public park or include a school on the grounds.
During their study session last Tues., …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/10/22
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A 34-year old Olympia man was booked on two charges after allegedly damaging his mother’s property and attempting to burn down her house.
According to a report from the Thurston County …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/10/22
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has formed an esports varsity team, the first of its kind in Thurston County.
In an SPSCC press release, the Clipper eSports team will be coached by competitive …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr.
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2/10/22
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Olympia’s police auditor will now have more power to look over police-related complaints and allegations of abuse.
Olympia City Council passed an ordinance amending its Municipal Code …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/9/22
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Olympia has appointed Darian Lightfoot in charge of the city's Home Fund.
As manager of the Home Fund, Lightfoot will oversee the city's supportive and affordable housing projects to address …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/7/22
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office reminds voters the deadline to return ballots for the Special Election is Tuesday, February 8. Districts included in the special election are Griffin, …
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2/4/22
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