Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The closure of Fir Street between 7th and 8th avenues SE has been extended through Friday, Feb. 21, to allow for continued updates to wireless facilities ...
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By The JOLT News Staff
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2/13/25
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Through the divine nature of God and serendipity, I happened to have Thursday, Feb. 6, free to do whatever I wanted. I could have stayed home and binged watched my most recent show, but I …
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By Rachel Benton
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2/13/25
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In a recent column I mentioned seeing 200+ children out at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge with their families. Later I received essentially the same question from two readers: …
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Thurston County health officials warned of a rising tide of respiratory illnesses, potential measles exposure, and the growing impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) during the …
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Olympia is organizing an in-person information session to discuss the State and Pacific Avenue Pedestrian and ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/11/25
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The Thurston County Fair is getting a revamp for 2025 with fewer days, bigger themes, and a new mascot.
Organizers announced Monday, Feb. 10, that the fair will run from July 31 to August …
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/11/25
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Thurston County Emergency Management and the Thurston County Disaster Assistance Response Team (TCDART) offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training from Saturday, April 5 to Monday, April …
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City of Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer told the Public Works Committee on Thursday, Feb. 6, that staffers have identified 294 households that are qualified to join a life-line program.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/10/25
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Thurston County launched a public survey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, inviting residents to voice their opinions on homeless housing programs and services as part of the development of the 2025-30 Local …
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/7/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved an agreement with South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/6/25
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Wrap up this week with some weekend fun in Thurston County.
First Friday Night, Friday, Feb. 7, 4-8 p.m. Enjoy the $1 admission exhibits, activities and guests. Free admission if you reserve …
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2/6/25
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Our local artists instinctively knew we were going to need a little extra warmth last weekend and thus gave us an array of community activities and performances to fill our weekend. In this …
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By Rachel Benton
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2/6/25
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As January turned to February, we got our first blast of winter: a week or more of sub-freezing, snowy weather. For a bird to successfully reproduce, which is the principal aim of its life, it must …
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A hazardous weather advisory issued to increase shelter-in-place efforts in Thurston County is set to expire ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/5/25
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The AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) Foundation Tax-Aide is now offering its annual free tax preparation services in Thurston County until ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/5/25
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The National Museum of African American History & Culture is an absolute masterpiece — thoughtfully curated to highlight both the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout history.
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The City of Lacey officially proclaimed February as Black History Month, recognizing the invaluable contributions of Black and African Americans ...
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Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture presented to Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, January 28, early programming and layout plans for a proposed community center.
City staff has narrowed their …
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A survey conducted by the City of Tumwater to gather public input about a proposed community center showed that a vast majority of participants agree to funding the operating costs of the facility …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/4/25
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The 50501 Movement is organizing an event at the Washington Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., as part of a nationwide effort to protest policies enacted by ...
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