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Tumwater’s planning commission and the tree board held a joint meeting on October 11 to discuss their public engagement plan as they updated various regulations on trees and vegetation.
Tumwater is holding an online open house for the planning of the city tree and vegetation code
Tumwater is holding an online open house for the planning of the city tree and vegetation code   By Jerome Tuaño Tumwater will have a soft launch of its online open house on … more
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Crystal Pratt standing with a paint colored horse.
Scholarship awarded to Crystal Pratt, originally of Tumwater from the Iowa Veterinary Medical School
The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) awarded Crystal Pratt, originally of Tumwater, the recipient of the 2022 IVMA Foundation Incoming Freshman Scholarship for $2,000. Crystal’s … more
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Lacey is encouraging families and students to walk or ride a bike, for health and the environment.
It’s Walk-to-School Month in Lacey!
The Lacey City Council is urging students and parents to walk and cycle to school instead of driving private vehicles to promote the safety and health of children. During its regular meeting last … more
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The Lacey Board of Park Commission is seeking public input on further improving Phase 1A of the Greg Cuoio Park as the community can pick a theme for the new playground.
Lacey seeks public input on the theme for Greg Cuoio Park’s playground
The Greg Cuoio Park is getting a theme picked out for it – the Lacey Board of Park Commission is seeking community members’ thoughts on further improvements for the park in its Phase 1A … more
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Tumwater resident John Hayworth (top center) speaks at a public hearing of an ordinance opposing the annexation of Hopkins District into The Preserve.
Tumwater passes ordinance reversing Hopkins’ annexation
Residents of both The Preserve in Tumwater and Hopkins Drainage District gave opposing views on the direction stormwater flows between the two areas during a Tumwater city council meeting yesterday, … more
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The JOLT invites both letters and readers' comments about topics of specific interest to people in Thurston County communities.
Another deal with Weyerhaeuser? Residents here need answers first.
Dear JOLT Readers: According to an article in The Olympian, the Port of Olympia is dragging its feet on getting substantial public input for its next contract with Weyerhaeuser when it expires … more
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The 60% design of the new culvert under Sapp Road triggers additional requirements for stormwater management.
Design for culvert calls for additional $80,000 in project cost
The design developed for a new culvert along Percival Creek under Sapp Road calls for an additional $80,753 in the project’s design cost, raising it from $143,000 to … more
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Lacey Joint Animal Services Commission wants amendments on the city's animal ordinances.
Animal Services pushes for Lacey Community Cat Program
Lacey Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) is lobbying for the new Community Cat Program (CCP) and recommending updates to the Lacey municipal code (LMC). During the council work session on … more
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A Laysan albatross in the foreground (Phoebastria immutabilis) flying with sooty shearwater (Ardenna grisea).
Pelagic Birds – Part 1
Pelagic Birds – Part 1 September and October are fairly boring months for local bird watching. So, as a change of pace, we are writing over the next few weeks about, and providing … more
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Dr. Pamela Braff, Olympia Climate Program manager, presented the SolSmart Gold designation plaque to the city council on Tuesday, September 21, 2022. Olympia received the gold designation from the Department of Energy-sponsored SolSmart program for its solar energy campaign.
Olympia receives award for solar campaign
Olympia received a "SolSmart Gold" designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, more accessible, and affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. Climate Program … more
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Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, made a referral request to city and finance committee staff and legal team to look for options to find a revenue stream to fund climate work.
Olympia councilmember wants revenue source for climate work
Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley made a referral request to the Finance Committee staff and the legal team to look for viable options in finding a specific revenue stream dedicated to climate work … more
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The cleanup involves the dredging of several portions of Budd Inlet such as along the navigation channel, Swantown Habor, and the south of East and West Bay.
Budd Inlet cleanup will be the Port’s biggest project in decades
A $100 million project to clean up Budd Inlet is set to be the Port of Olympia’s biggest project in decades. The Port held a work session on September 20, to discuss their potential approach to … more
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At Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022, Climate Program intern Louisa Sevier updated the committee members on the city's emissions inventory.
Olympia’s emissions decreasing
Olympia's day-to-day operations in 2021 have generated 8,262 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e), 11% less than it did in 2014, city Climate Program intern Louisa Sevier reported at the … more
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Tumwater city administrator John Doan proposed several increases in stormwater utility fees to cover the city’s contribution to the Deschutes Estuary project.
Tumwater proposes increases in stormwater utility fees to fund Deschutes Estuary project
Tumwater is proposing several increases in stormwater utility fees to fund the city’s contribution toward the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary project. During a city council work session … more
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Lacey launched its Volunteer Litter Pickup Program yesterday, September 6, at the regular meeting of the city’s Transportation Committee.
Want to help the city and the environment? Join Lacey’s Volunteer Litter Pickup Program
Lacey kicked off its Volunteer Litter Pickup Program yesterday, September 6, at the regular meeting of the city’s Transportation Committee. Transportation Maintenance Supervisor Scott … more
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Oregon Spotted frogs (Rana pretiosa) are vulnerable to climate change and are listed as endangered. The eyes of these frogs are oriented upward at roughly a 45-degree angle.
Endangered frogs no match for planned dynamite blast next Wednesday
There's a little-known creek that goes by at least two names in Thurston County, Hopkins Drainage Ditch and Salmon Creek. The little-known Hopkins Drainage Ditch District #2 (HDDD) is the government … more
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At the Utility Advisory Committee meeting September 1, 2022, Water Resources Director Eric Christensen presented a table reflecting a proposed 5% to 6% increase in utility rates for 2023. 
Olympia water, wastewater and garbage rates likely to rise next year
Olympia Water Resources Director Eric Christensen and Waste Resources Director Gary Franks recommended increasing utility rates to meet projected costs for 2023. At the Utility Advisory Committee … more
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The Great Blue Heron, a protected species living in the George open space.
County approves open space application
The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a public meeting on August 30 to discuss the open space application a 12.12-acre land parcel. The Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34) was passed by … more
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The Lacey City Council discussed Neighborhood Commercial zoning in its work session August 25, 2022.
Controversial decisions spur Lacey to look closer at changing its land-use laws
Controversial decisions spur Lacey to look closer at changing its land-use laws By JC Medina Following two recent controversial decisions that allow the Meridian Gas Station and Hicks Lake … more
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Flooding in various sites of Olympia.
Olympia: It's the water (level)
A history of flooding and our increasing vulnerability Olympia is blessed to be in such a beautiful location. Nestled at the very southern end of Budd Inlet in Puget Sound, Olympians have long … more
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