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One of Intercity Transit's newer full-size busses passes in the east side of the Legislative Building on the Washington State Capitol Campus on Route 13.

Intercity Transit to Resume Express Bus Service to Pierce County

Intercity Transit’s Express bus service between Olympia and Lacey to Pierce County will resume on July 19, 2021. Route 620 will serve the Olympia Transit Center, the State Capitol Campus, … more

6/21/21

This home at 7409 Mazama St SW in Olympia was sold by Jessie Henneck-Aguiar on June 16, 2021 for $357,000. Listing Agent: Cassie Sutherland.

The JOLT Real Estate Report for June 13-19, 2021

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 105 sales completed from Sunday, June 13, through Saturday, June 19, 2021. The median sales … more

6/21/21

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is shown before and after its 2014 renovation.

Washington Center for the Performing Arts seeks to complete major building improvements

On Tuesday, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts' leader gave an update on the current building improvements after it had closed down for 15 months following the coronavirus pandemic. In … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/16/21 | 2 comments

There are two paths found near the wall, the asphalt road leads to the trail, while the other leads to the waterfalls.

Tumwater unveils new improvements in the Deschutes Valley Trail

The City of Tumwater unveiled the new facilities and improvements for the Deschutes Valley Trail during the regular city council meeting on Tue., June 15. Tumwater Engineering … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/16/21 | 3 comments

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, when the last enslaved people in the United States were freed.

Juneteenth celebration: City of Olympia hosts Omo Africa

City of Olympia hosts Omo Africa for its Juneteenth celebration The city of Olympia invites residents to participate in its upcoming Juneteenth celebration called Omo Africa in honor of … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/15/21 | 1 comment

Olympia's off-leash dog parks are distributed across the city, as shown.

City of Olympia to build three dog parks

“It's a celebration,” Councilmember Lisa Parshley said after the Olympia City Council shared its plan to open not just one but three dog parks during the regular city council meeting … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/9/21 | 2 comments

More than 120 participants watched the 2021 Nisqually Land Trust's annual Conservation Celebration & Auction event, held online on June 5, 2021. Presenters included, top row, l-r, Jeanette Dorner, executive director of the organization, J.W. Foster, mayor of Yelm; lower row, l-r, Willie Frank III, chairman of the Nisqually Indian Tribe; Hanford McCloud, member of the Tribal Council.

Nisqually Land Trust annual Conservation Celebration highlights role of the Nisqually Tribe

On Saturday, the Nisqually Land Trust highlighted the valuable role of the Nisqually Indian Tribe in environmental conservation during its annual auction. Yelm Mayor JW Foster, and Executive … more

By Danny Stusser | 6/8/21

The proposed Log Cabin Road Extension would connect North Street-Log Cabin Road in Olympia with Herman Road-37th Ave SE in Lacey.

LBA Woods: source claims Olympia will revive talks about a road through it

Last Monday, a source claimed that the Olympia Planning Commission revived its plan for the Log Cabin road extension, a proposed street connection that would cut across the LBA Woods. According to … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/7/21 | 2 comments

What's happening June 5 - 13 ?

Here are a few events in the Thurston County area to keep you entertained in the coming week! 2021 Virtual Conservation Celebration and Auction: Sat., June 5, 6:00 pm on … more

6/4/21

Youths Logan and Jonny visit with elders Dottie, Ethel and Bill.

Finding joy in intergenerational engagement

I recently spoke with Linda Terry, the Founder and Director of STEP, (Sharing Time with Elders Project) and the first thing that struck me was the joy in her … more

By Kathleen Anderson | 6/2/21

Douglas James, one of the lead carvers in the House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation, standing in front of the totem pole that will travel to Washington, D.C. during the summer of 2021, in Olympia on May 15, 2021.

House of Tears Carvers displaying new totem pole this weekend at Chehalis reservation

If you missed the chance to meet the House of Tears Carvers when they were in Olympia two weeks ago, you've got another chance this weekend. They are displaying their new totem pole at the … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/28/21

One of the many services offered to Veterans by the Hub is transportation to healthcare appointments.

Online "gala" to support Lacey Veterans Services Hub set for next Friday, June 4

The City of Lacey invites the South Sound community to its 2021 Mayor’s Gala on Friday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The free, virtual event will help support programming and operations at … more

5/28/21

This summer Thurston County residents can go to the library and stay at home at the same time.

Timberland libraries offer free books from their online summer program

Readers can earn a free book by participating in the upcoming Online Summer Library Program hosted by the Timberland Regional Library. The program runs from June 1 to August 31, and residents of … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/26/21

Movies at the Marina will be back for 2021, with three mid-summer dates.

Movies at the Marina to return to Port of Olympia

Movies at the Marina will return for its second summer, according to Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam Gibboney yesterday. Just like last year, the Port plans to hold the outdoor event on … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/25/21

The Thurston County Fair is cancelled for 2021 -- and was cancelled for 2020 as well. Families of children such as these might find fairs in other counties in Washington this summer.

2021 Thurston County Fair Cancelled

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in support of canceling the 2021 Thurston County Fair this year. The recommendation to cancel the fair came from the Thurston County Fair … more

5/25/21 | 1 comment

This sequence shows the bald eagle being carried from the vehicle in which it was transported back to the property where it was found, on Sun., May 23, 2021, just prior to its release. L-r, Stephanie Estrella, Mark Fleming.

Bald eagle released after brief rehab following airturf battle

Two bald eagles who lived in or near a recently clear-cut urban forest in Olympia did battle in the air last week. One needed a brief stay at a local rehabilitation center and was released yesterday … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/24/21

What's happening in the next few days here?

Here are a few events in the Thurston County area that will keep you entertained in the coming week! Endangered Species Day at Puget Sound Estuarium: Sat, May 22, 11:00 am – 4:00 … more

By Prachi Gohil | 5/21/21

An American Brown Bear, the same species found in Lacey on May 8, 2021, crossing a street in Alaska.

Black bear killed by police in south Lacey

A black bear roaming the 13th fairway of the Capital City Golf Course was shot by Lacey Police this morning. Lacey Police received multiple calls regarding the bear starting at 7:37 a.m. on May 8, … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/8/21 | 4 comments

This home at 2439 Tyndell Cir SW in Tumwater sold during the week of April 18-24, 2021 for $382,000. Listing agent is Jessica Poulos.

The JOLT Real Estate Report for April 18-24, 2021

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 76 sales completed from Sunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24, 2021. The … more

4/26/21

This home at 238 Planer Ct SE, Olympia, WA 98513 sold during the week of April 11-17, 2021 for $430,000. Listing agent is Melissa Douglas.

The JOLT Real Estate Report for April 11-17, 2021

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 86 sales completed from Sunday, April 11 through Saturday, April 17, 2021. The … more

4/19/21