Thursday, October 1, 2026
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We chose to fly directly from Seattle to Norfolk, Virginia, on Sept. 24, 2024, to conserve our Amtrak USA Rail Pass privileges, which allow for 10 stops in a 30-day period.
Jarvis’ friend, Johnny …
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Olympia is set to unveil plans for a major overhaul of Pacific and State avenues, enhancing safety and accessibility for all road users. Residents are invited to an in-person public …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a new auto repair shop at 114 Lilly Road NE. The repair shop is intended ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/3/25
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The LOTT Clean Water Alliance was awarded the 2025 National Environmental Achievement Award by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
The agency was …
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A public hearing on proposed updates to Countywide Planning Policies for Thurston County gave some members of the public a chance to object to a proposed development off of Old Highway 99.
Dozens of people …
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (TCPHSS) is calling on residents to weigh in on proposed changes to the Sanitary Code – Article IV , the framework for regulating on-site …
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As part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, the Lacey Police Department (LPD) is raising awareness about how traffickers exploit digital technology to target victims.
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Beginning February 2025, Olympia City Hall will implement new operating hours for its lobbies and customer service counters.
The facilities are open to serve the public from 9 a.m. …
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Residents of a Yelm neighborhood have petitioned to change their area’s school district boundary from Yelm Community Schools (YCS) to Tumwater School District (TSD).
54.5% of residents …
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Hello JOLT readers,
My name is Rachel Benton and I am beyond excited to be a part of this incredible news platform that connects us all in Thurston County.
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On Friday, Jan. 24, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts hosted the Trinity Irish Dance Company on their tour of “JIG.”
Fiddling around with traditional and modern …
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By Rachel Benton
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1/30/25
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Friday, Jan. 31, is the final day to register for Olympia’s 2025 Spring Arts Walk!
Artists and performers looking to participate must secure a participating local business to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/30/25
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Lacey is set to host two community events in February, offering residents opportunities to celebrate diverse cultures ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/30/25
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Let us welcome February with wonderful community events.
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1/30/25
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The Port of Olympia is considering the purchase of the Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal to house the port’s administrative offices.
Port Executive Director Alex Smith …
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, voted unanimously to declare the city a sanctuary for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
This declaration comes as …
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Thurston County could get snow this weekend as colder temperatures are forecast to return, according to Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (TCPHSS) and the National Weather Service (NWS) …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/29/25
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The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery announced in a press release that it is set to host the Emerging Curator Exhibition, 21st Century PoP ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/29/25
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Intercity Transit and Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) are reminding the public that there’s still time to join the Route 14 scavenger hunt.
The hunt is part of …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/28/25
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The Olympia-Tumwater metropolitan area climbs up to the eighth place in the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index. The metro secured its position in Tier 1 status for the second …
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