Friday, October 2, 2026
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A suspect arrested for assault on Jan. 9 is now a person of interest for second-degree murder after a deceased individual was discovered inside the residence ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/27/25
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In an effort to bolster funding for affordable housing projects, the Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) approved a letter urging state legislators to reintroduce ...
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The final weekend of January is shaping up to be a cold one with overnight lows dropping into the low- to mid-20s.
The National Weather Service forecast for Thurston County calls for a high near …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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1/24/25
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As western Washington remains locked in freezing temperatures, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA), West Thurston Fire, and Thurston County Emergency Management have urged residents to …
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The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department declared a hazardous weather advisory lasting through the weekend because of dangerously low temperatures.
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The Yelm Dollars for Scholars (YDFS) 30th annual Auction and Dinner is right around the corner.
The online silent auction will run from Feb. 28 to Mar. 7, and the dinner and live auction will be …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/24/25
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January is filled with both information and entertainment. Let us take a look at the upcoming events this weekend.
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1/23/25
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Thurston County officials have corrected figures in the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Census, adjusting the number of individuals in emergency shelters upward to 460 from 363.
The update …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) formally adopted a proclamation prioritizing a new courthouse. The move signaled the abandonment of earlier plans to ...
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A longtime advocate for a new Thurston County Courthouse hailed a decision by the Board of County Commissioners to scrap a multi-million dollar proposal ...
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The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department is extending a hazardous weather advisory in order to increase shelter-in-place efforts and offer extended nightly shelter beds.
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A local business that assists people with vocational training is launching a paid, 12-week training initiative designed to give individuals from marginalized communities the confidence, resources and …
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The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee announced that Thurston County will host an interactive fan zone for the event.
The Thurston County fan zone, which was one of nine …
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is inviting students across the Pacific Northwest to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Northwest Radon Poster Contest.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/20/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved the 2025 Opioid Response Plan, during the Board of Health (BOH) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
The expanded …
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The Nisqually Indian Tribe announced it distributed more than $1.9 million to over 150 local agencies and organizations, including The JOLT News, via its 2024 Charitable and Local Government Program.
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A man suspected of drug dealing was arrested after a police chase spanning multiple highways and residential areas on the night of Jan. 7.
The pursuit began at past 9 in the …
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Thurston County announced two key leadership appointments on Tuesday with promotions for Jennifer Walker and Karen Weiss to new roles within the county’s management team.
Walker, who has …
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By JC Medina
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1/16/25
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The median price of residential properties and condominiums in Thurston County climbed in the final month of the year, amid stronger sales in both housing categories.
The residential market …
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The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously elected Jasmine Vasavada as president on Monday, Jan. 13.
Maggie Sanders was elected vice president, while Sarah Tonge …
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