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The voting patterns of religious groups in the U.S. have been scrutinized since the presidential election for evidence of shifting allegiances among the faithful. Many have wondered if a boost in …
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Phil Zuckerman | Pitzer College
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12/21/20
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For residents of Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey, there’s a new book that promises to shed light on the rich – and at times, tumultuous – history of Thurston County. Titled Thurston …
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By Daniel Hu
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12/4/20
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OLYMPIA - For its 10th Anniversary, the folks at Olympia-based Friendly Water for the World had dreamed of having a huge dinner, featuring exotic foods from Africa, serving hundreds of participants …
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By Danny Stusser
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11/25/20
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, at 5:30 p.m. to receive public testimony on proposed amendments to the Thurston County Comprehensive …
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11/23/20
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Serial entrepreneur Leland Harmell and his wife, Sydney, have launched Rainbow Cloud Café, in west Olympia. And their grand opening is this Saturday.
If the business’ name sounds …
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A day before the nation halted to observe Veterans Day, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners took some time during their meeting to hear some local veterans talk about what the day means to …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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11/11/20
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Shopping yet? Need some wine for your socially distanced Thanksgiving dinner? Want to save feral cats?
If you can say yes to any of the above, you might want to click over to Concern for Animals' …
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By Danny Stusser
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11/10/20
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Maya Dent is a 27-year-old, LGBT-positive freelance artist. She is known to drive a white 2005 Lexus LS 430 in the South Puget Sound area. All thanks to a recent encounter with the JOLT staff, we were able …
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by Prachi Gohil
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11/6/20
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OLYMPIA – Thurston County’s Family and Juvenile Court is inviting the media and public to join in the 16th annual celebration of National Adoption Day virtually on November 19, at 2:00 …
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11/4/20
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Olympia, WA – Intercity Transit will reopen the Olympia Transit Center platform and buses will resume operating from designated transit bays beginning Nov. 1. This change will provide waiting …
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10/29/20
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There's only a week left to see the artwork displayed in Olympia's Arts Month exhibit.
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10/22/20
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In times of great anxiety, music can heal. That’s true for the fans finding new tunes, and for the artists expressing themselves through art.
Ask the members of Jupiter …
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by Cody Neuenschwander
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10/20/20
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OLYMPIA -- Thurston County is considering the development of a new off-leash dog park.
The new dog park would be on 5.7 acres of land bordering 200 Delphi Rd. SW.
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Catching a movie on the big screen locally has been made all the more difficult after Regal Cinema, the theater chain that includes Lacey’s Regal Martin Village, announced they’re …
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“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.”
This was purportedly the …
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by Dan Hu
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10/9/20
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Inspired by news reports of many people taking up birding amid COVID-19, members of the Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS) began hosting multiple online events for people who share interests in birds …
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by Prachi Gohil
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10/8/20
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COVID-19 in Washington state has left an already at-risk group considerably vulnerable. While Senior Services for South Sound has felt the impact of COVID-19 from a business perspective, its staff is …
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by Emma Dobbs
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10/8/20
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It’s been around for nearly five decades, but Tri-City Meats in Olympia has recently added an all-new side to its business by opening a retail counter to sell individual …
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by Cody Neuenschwander
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10/2/20
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by Prachi Gohil
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10/1/20
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Olympia, WA – Intercity Transit is accepting applications for surplus vanpool vans. Multiple vans are available for granting to qualifying non-profit organizations and agencies. Applications …
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9/25/20
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