The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved the Arts Commission's recommendations to purchase "A Song for Nurturing Peace" by Nancy Thorne-Chambers, which won the 2023 Percival Plinth People's …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/14/23
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The Thurston County Budget Council reported an under-expenditure of $5,407,540 in the year-end projection for 2023, which will contribute to the additional fund balances for the 2024 General Fund.
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By Justin Iglesia
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9/14/23
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Thurston County Budget Director Robin Campbell laid out the 2024 proposed General Fund during the county’s budget briefing yesterday, September 12.
The Budget Office of Thurston County and …
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In response to my recent columns about migration, a reader asked how birders and ornithologists learn about bird migration. It’s all about watching for many hours over many years. Mostly, …
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By George Walter
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9/14/23
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This Saturday, September 16, classical music enthusiasts in Washington, will witness a remarkable performance by the Olympia Symphony Orchestra as they take center stage to perform the American …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/14/23
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Next week has a lot of fun in store for you. Join these local events with your family and friends.
2023 Zonta of Olympia- Hotel Olympian Gala Extravaganza, Saturday, September 16 Jenny Greenlee …
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9/14/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/13/23 at 3:46 PM in Ma and Pa’s Diner, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Ryan Ballew, 45, on suspicions of 1) no contact order …
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9/14/23
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During its meeting yesterday, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) declared Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month from Friday, September 15, to October 15.
The declaration celebrates the …
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners approved contracts with six nonprofit organizations to contribute to seven affordable housing projects. The county’s combined contributions …
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Olympia plans to convert its Plum Street Village from a homeless shelter into an elevated workforce entry, supported home village to help its residents secure employment and permanent housing.
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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Tumwater’s city operations decreased in 2022 by 3% compared to 2015 levels, which totaled an equivalent of 3,736 metric tons of CO₂, the city’s …
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The Olympia City Council last night approved the first reading of the interlocal agreement that would support a regionally coordinated implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP).
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Her name was Margarite – no last name necessary, thank you. She was 80 years of age when I met her and a Tai Chi Master. She taught in her front yard, across the street from where I lived, and …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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9/13/23
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Michael George Jameson passed away August 25, 2023. He was born November 18, 1949, to George Arthur Jameson and Helen Frances (Saunders) Jameson in Seattle, Washington.
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9/13/23
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That handshake.
When he took your hand, you knew it.
And that is what Michael Jameson's presence in the Lacey community meant. Jameson passed away last month, but that memory of his …
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Submitted by Troy Kirby
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9/13/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/12/23 at 5:12 AM in the 2900 block of Waldrick Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Zoe Katrina Guild, 26, on suspicions of 1) possession of …
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9/13/23
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Debra L. Glasser, M.D. -- drdebra@theJOLTnews.com -- writes the "A JOLT of Health" column in The JOLT . She is a retired internal medicine physician in Olympia.
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9/12/23
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Mary Beth Harrington, CVA (Certified Volunteer Administrator) -- marybeth@theJOLTnews.com -- writes the "Thurston County's Hidden Sector" column each week. She lives in Tumwater and travels the …
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9/12/23
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Jill Severn -- jill@theJOLTnews.com -- writes her eponymous gardening column from her home in Olympia, where she grows vegetables, flowers, and a small flock of chickens. She loves conversation among …
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9/12/23
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Shirley Stirling -- shirley@theJOLTnews.com -- writes the "Surely Goodness" column about good things people in Thurston County are doing. She lives in Lacey.
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9/12/23
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