Friday, October 2, 2026
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Following a recent column I received a request – “Could you please recommend some good local bird watching places beside the Nisqually area?” Here are some suggestions, including …
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With councilmember Dontae Payne moving on to become Olympia mayor on December 31, the city is now seeking applicants to fill his vacant seat for the rest of the term.
Payne is currently …
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Tumwater Planning Commission sets public hearing date for Comprehensive Plan Amendments final docket
Last night, the Tumwater Planning Commission scheduled the hearing for Ordinance No. O2023-002, Final Docket for 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, on December 12 at their next meeting.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/29/23
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Thurston County officially announced the November 7 General Election results earlier today, with only one position withheld for a recount.
According to the results document, 77,421 ballots were …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr., Danny Stusser, and Sage Hamilton
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11/28/23
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Even as the Thurston County Auditor’s Office announced the November 7 General Election results today, it also declared that it will conduct a recount for the Rainier City Council Position No. 2 …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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11/28/23
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At a meeting last Tuesday, November 21, Information Technology Director Sherrie Ilg discussed plans for Thurston County to enter into a contract with Varonis , a data security company.
The …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/27/23
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The Puget Sound Estuarium invites the community to its annual Turn of the Tides winter festival on Saturday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olympia Center .
This family-friendly …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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The City of Lacey is inviting the public, especially board members from homeowner associations (HOAs) in Lacey and the Lacey urban growth area, to attend a public meeting and networking opportunity.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) gathered on Tuesday, November 21 to retroactively declare November 16 as National Adoption Day.
The aim was to acknowledge the significance of …
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By JC Medina
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11/27/23
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The 2023 Sports Awards, hosted by the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, was held at South Puget Sound Community College on November 9 to honor the outstanding achievements of local athletes …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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Except for two ballots recently discovered in an out-of-service dropbox, all Thurston County ballots have been counted.
Next Tuesday, November 28, at 12:30 p.m. the Thurston County Auditor …
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November is National Native American Heritage Month and November 24 is Native American Heritage Day.
The land which is now Thurston County is part of both the lands and tribes under the Treaty …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/24/23
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently delivered two election ballots to Thurston County after discovering these ballots in an out-of-service USPS mailbox after election day.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/24/23
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Tumwater is inviting the community to a Career Discovery event on firefighting.
Scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., the event will take place at the Fire Station Headquarters at 311 …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/24/23
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For the first time in over a decade, the U. S. Department of Agriculture has changed the “plant hardiness zones” that gardeners, farmers, and nurseries rely on to choose what we grow and …
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, The JOLT staff would like to share their thoughts on what they're thankful for this year.
We'd like to thank our readers and patrons in supporting us in our …
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As the rainy season approaches, homeowners are urged to safeguard their properties against potential damage proactively.
Olympia-based geotechnical engineer Calvin McCaughan, who has lived in …
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Joint Animal Services (JAM) based in Olympia, extends its heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and generous community members and …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/23/23
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“How did you get started bird watching?” That’s the question I’m often asked, and I usually tell the 1977 story about Evening Grosbeaks on a nearby roof – I had to know …
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November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations.
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11/23/23
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