Shirley Stirling, of Lacey, writes about good things people in Thurston County are doing. If you’d like to nominate someone to be profiled, contact her at shirley@theJOLTnews.com …
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By Shirley Stirling
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12/22/23
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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Lacey Police Department has requested the public’s help in their effort to identify a man suspected of committing theft at the Lacey Lowe’s Home Improvement store.
Authorities have …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/19/23
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Lacey Police Department responded to a call concerning an overdose at a Burger King located on Marvin Road NE on Tuesday, December 5
Upon arrival, responding officers discovered a male, later …
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MultiCare Emergency, a stand-alone emergency department in Lacey, officially opened Friday, December 15, at 7:30 a.m. and is now operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The new facility is …
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12/18/23
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Lacey City is pursuing over $10 million in federal grants from the Department of Transportation to support the construction of the multi-phase College Street Improvement Project, the city's traffic …
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Continue living the Christmas spirit by supporting local business initiatives.
A Faerie Yuletide, Weekend, December 15-17 Experience the enchantment of the Winter Faeries as The …
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12/14/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Interim Executive Director Rudy Rudolph to execute a purchase and sale agreement of the Commerce Business Center to 1892 Holdings, LLC for $9.6 million on …
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At the city council meeting on Thursday, December 7, Lacey recognized Jerry Wilkins for over ten years of service on the city’s Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service Commission is …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/12/23
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Since beginning this series of columns on the immense challenges for emergency care in our community, I have learned a great deal. I have heard from many of you, community members as well as current …
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The Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project overcame the final hurdle with Lacey's approval of entering an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.
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Tumwater City Council authorized an interlocal agreement with the members of the Thurston Regional Housing Council to help develop a permanent supportive housing project on Franz Anderson Road in …
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Tumwater City Council approved a new contract with Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) on Tuesday, December 5 , to provide the city with economic development services.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/7/23
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Lacey Parks Department observed that around 20% of dogs visiting five local parks were off leash , pointing to dog owners’ violation of established park rules .
In a Wednesday …
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According to Lacey , “We received 2.96 inches of rain yesterday (12/5) which was a record for the date, breaking the previous record of 2.18 inches set in 1970. That was a long-standing record …
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On the night of November 19, what turned out as a routine traffic stop turned into an arrest of a man in possession of controlled substances.
A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/4/23
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Lacey Police Department reported in a social media post their patrol officers’ discovery of drugs at Wonderwood Park.
In a routine patrol last week, officers discovered a bag of drugs …
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Christmas has started here in Thurston County. Check out some events featuring Santa and his generous crew of charity helpers.
Plum Street Resource Fair, Friday, December 1, 1 …
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12/1/23
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Bikers are set to gather in Olympia this Saturday, December 2, to participate in the 45 th Annual Olympia Toy Run .
The Toy Run is a non-profit organization made up of bikers who work with …
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By Sage Hamilton and Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr.
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11/30/23
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In response to this Saturday’s Toy Run, Intercity Transit (ITA) advises commuters that several bus routes will be suspended to accommodate the bikers’ route.
The Olympia Toy Run is …
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11/30/23
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