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A trail at Squaxin Park, (formerly known as Priest Point Park.) in Olympia, Washington.
Thurston Regional Planning Council lays foundation for future initiatives
In 2023, the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) and Transportation Policy Board (TBP) laid groundwork for projects they hope to implement in the future. TRPC updated the region's … more
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Madison Johnson, an insulin-dependent diabetic, pricks her finger to draw a droplet of blood while checking her blood sugar level at Sammamish Landing Park on March 3, 2021. Johnson started volunteering with Washington's #insulin4all chapter after she was furloughed from her job at YMCA of Greater Seattle last year. While she has returned to full-time work, activism surrounding the need to make medicines accessible to all who need it remains an important facet of her life. (Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut)
Washington caps insulin costs at $35/month. More reforms may come
By Megan Burbank / Crosscut.com At a January 2020 hearing for State Sen. Karen Keiser’s first insulin cost-sharing bill, physicians and patients testified to the high cost of the drug … more
Brewery City Pizza has three locations, Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia.
Brewery City Pizza reopens with new look and renewed commitment to local beer
Homegrown pizza chain Brewery City Pizza has reopened its doors for dine-in visitors. All three pizzeria locations in Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia have only been open for take-outs and … more
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A student works on laptop while in class at Elma High School, Dec. 1, 2022. Many students in rural Washington communities have poor or no internet service at their homes and and struggled during the pandemic without steady access to the internet as they attended class from home. (Genna Martin/Crosscut)
Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead
Applying for a job, scheduling a doctor appointment or even ordering a beer now often requires internet access, yet many Americans – somewhere between 14 and 120 million, depending on whom you … more
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A large number of students, parents, and community members showed up to comment against Olympia School District's school closures in a meeting November 9, 2023.
School closures, gun safety lead school news stories for 2023
This year posed several challenges to schools within Thurston County. Tumwater and Olympia school districts especially suffered significant financial losses due to post-pandemic enrollment declines. … more
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Wendy: Recently homeless, she said that she wasn’t sure about Christmas. “I’m still trying to figure things out,” she said.
Holiday messages from downtown and The Jungle
The Holiday Season is usually a time of joy and cheer – but not for Olympia’s homeless. more
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Olympia School District Board meeting
Enrollment woes leave Washington school closures on the table
In the Olympia School District, district leaders are considering realigning elementary and middle-school grade levels to consolidate school buildings. Despite a slight increase in public school enrollment statewide, school closures and consolidations within the next few years are still being discussed in … more
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At its Thursday, December 21, 2023, meeting, the Lacey City Council approved awarding the contract to Forma Construction of Olympia to construct a police station with a training facility for $43,7 million.
Lacey City Council approves contract to build new police station and training facility
The Lacey City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, December 21, to award a $43.7 million construction contract  to Forma Construction of Olympia for a new two-story police station. The … more
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Lacey City Hall
Lacey seeks applicants for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee vacancies
Lacey is seeking qualified individuals to fill two Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) vacancies. LTAC’s role is to advise the Lacey City Council on funding strategies for lodging tax … more
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The county and Tumwater is offering to get rid of your trees for free.
Where and how to toss your discarded Christmas tree
Thurston County is offering to dispose of community members’ discarded Christmas trees starting Tuesday, December 26. Tress can be dropped off or left for pickup, depending on your … more
Olympia associate planner Jackson Ewing requires a detailed geotechnical report on the proposed addition to Building 2 of the Thurston County courthouse renovation project at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW.
Olympia committee reviews proposed renovation project for Thurston County court facilities
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for the Thurston County courthouse renovation project at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW. At the committee meeting held Wednesday, December 20, … more
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Capitol Lake, shown from the north, in December 2022. The lake extends from Fifth Avenue in downtown south to Tumwater Historical Park, where it is fed by the Deschutes River.
Some parts of Capitol Lake to close for geotechnical survey drilling
The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is set to conduct a geotechnical survey around Capitol Lake as part of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project. The survey work includes drilling … more
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A bus pulling into the Intercity Transit bus stop in Olympia
Intercity Transit announces holiday closure and service changes
Intercity Transit has announced its closure on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023; and New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in line with the upcoming holidays. This closure includes all … more
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Reader opinion: The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them. These opinions come from members of our community.
Closure of McKenny Elementary would leave community without alternatives
I am writing to bring your attention to a pressing issue within our community that demands immediate coverage. The impending closure of McKenny Elementary in Olympia by the school board has left … more
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Olympia Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts received the 2023 Washington Governor's Smart Communities Award from the Washington State Department of Commerce on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Olympia receives the 2023 Washington Governor's Smart Communities Award
Olympia received the 2023 Washington Governor's Smart Communities Award for creating a community-led concept plan to repurpose the historic a rmory building as the Olympia Armory Creative … more
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The Olympia City Council held a farewell ceremony to honor outgoing Mayor Cheryl Selby on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Olympia honors Mayor Cheryl Selby for her 10 years of service
The city council held a special farewell ceremony to honor the outgoing mayor. It kicked off with a tribute video that highlighted Selby's accomplishments.   more
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Two business people in suits shaking hands
Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier appoints Matthew Rounsley as executive aide
On Monday, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier announced the appointment of Matthew Rounsley as his executive aide.   Rounsley's responsibilities will include managing the … more
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None of the forest lands designated for conservation by the Department of Natural Resources on December 18, 2023 are in Thurston County.
State tags 2,000 acres for forestland conservation, none in Thurston County
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced on Monday, December 18, that her agency, the Department of Natural Resources has designated the 2,000 acres of forestland that were funded by the … more
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The Olympia School District Board reorganized their roster and swore in new and re-elected directors.
Seidel is new Olympia School District Board President
The Olympia School District Board elected incumbent Vice President Hilary Seidel as its new president and Director Scott Cliffthorne as its new vice president for the one-year term beginning January … more
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Reader opinion: The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them. These opinions come from members of our community.
We must save McKenny and Madison Elementary Schools
The Olympia School Board, on 12/14/23 at 11:28 p.m., voted 3-2 to start a 90 day decision process to close Margaret McKenny Elementary School and Madison Elementary School after a 6-hour board … more
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