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Timberland Regional Library board appoints interim executive director
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has turned to one of its own to navigate a period of organizational change and rocky financial times ... more
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The price of regular unleaded gas was $5.999 per gallon at Chevron, which is located at 1018 Plum St. SE in Olympia, on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Regular unleaded gas hits new high before giving up ground in Olympia market
The song remained the same at gasoline stations in the Olympia market, as the per gallon price of regular unleaded danced around record levels before ... more
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Henry and Erin Valz carried "Save The Evergreen Pool" signs at the Olympia Spring ArtsWalk on April 24, 2026.
Port of Olympia Commission leads discussion on future of Evergreen pool 
The Port of Olympia Commission dived into The Evergreen State College pool issue by leading a discussion about the facility at a ... more
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Cycling advocates and community members celebrated the City of Lacey's Bicycle Month proclamation at a Lacey Ctty Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
Lacey City Council proclaims Bicycle Month amid rising fuel costs  
With fuel costs climbing and transportation emissions stubbornly undercutting state climate goals, the Lacey City Council proclaimed ... more
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Time to celebrate! The JOLT is 6 — and The Thurston Chamber is 150!
The JOLT has been publishing local news for Thurston County for six years as of today.  Thank you to the 1,206 people, who sent us (tax-deductible) donations ... more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson hands over one of the pens he used to sign House Bill 1296, the "students bill of rights" to a child who attended the bill signing.
Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of Washington parental rights law
A Washington judge on Friday, May 15, sided with the state as he turned back a lawsuit seeking to block a controversial 2025 law ... more
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Toxic algae bloom reported in Lake Lawrence
The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department issued an advisory for a toxic algae bloom in Lake ... more
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The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency office, as seen in this undated photo. 
ORCAA opens public comment on proposed fee increases in draft 2027 budget 
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) wants to hear from the public on its draft Fiscal Year 2027 ... more
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The Chevron gas station at 1018 Plum St. SE in Olympia, where regular unleaded gas was priced at $5.999 per gallon Friday, May 15, 2026.
Gas prices at record levels in Olympia and state of Washington
Motorists found no relief at the pump this week, as local and state gas prices remained at historically high levels amid ... more
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TRPC Transportation Manager Katrina Van Every presented a chart showing traffic safety performance measures trending in the opposite direction of the region’s Target Zero goals during a Transportation Policy Board meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Data shows regional traffic continues to move away from safety goals
Thurston County is getting farther away from its Target Zero traffic safety goals, as traffic fatalities and serious injuries continue to ... more
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Olympia Prosecutor Bryanna Pinkston and Public Defense Coordinator Diane Whaley discussed options for a future therapeutic court model at a city council study session on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Olympia City Council reviews options for therapeutic court program
The Olympia City Council is evaluating options for reestablishing a therapeutic court model after shifting Municipal Court ... more
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Percival Landing in Olympia, as seen from the Views on Fifth building on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2026.
Wet, breezy conditions in the weather outlook for Thurston County
A set of sunny spring days are going to give way to some wet and breezy weather as the workweek progresses in Thurston ... more
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Nisqually River Float Trip takes place on June 13-14, tickets now on sale 
The family-friendly, no-rapids  2026 Nisqually River Float Trip  returns on ... more
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'Leaders Lead' podcast: Commissioner Emily Clouse on the record
In the latest episode of the "Leaders Lead" podcast, host Tony Taylor dives into the Thurston County political scene with an interview of Commissioner ... more
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From left, Olympia Federal Savings board member emeritus Kathleen Bauknight, newly appointed board member Heather Burgess and board member emeritus Mary Gentry. 
OlyFed announces board appointment and retirements
Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) announced sweeping board changes on April 29, including a new appointment, two reelections and ... more
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A slide from Walk N Roll Program Supervisor Kerri Wilson’s presentation to the Intercity Transit Authority outlines the program’s 2025 achievements at a meeting on April 15, 2026.
Intercity Transit distributed record number of free bicycles in 2025 
Intercity Transit distributed more bicycles in 2025 than in any other single year, according to a report for the Walk N Roll ... more
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Washington Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law
A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday, May 5, declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new law setting stricter qualifications ... more
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State agency investigating use of deadly force incident in Olympia
The three Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies involved in the use of deadly force incident last week have been identified, amid an ongoing ... more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council approved a $200,000 feasibility study for the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail, as part of its 2026 Call for Projects. The planning council approved the process on Friday, May 1, 2026.
TRPC approves 2026 Call for Projects, includes Karen Fraser Woodland Trail study
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) approved its 2026 Call for Projects process, including a $200,000 funding set-aside for a ... more
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The Port of Olympia, as seen on Friday, Jan. 3, 2024.
Port of Olympia adopts policy for standardizing discounts for partners 
The Port of Olympia Commission adopted a new policy standardizing a mechanism for providing discounts to monthly fees, including ... more
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