Thursday, October 22, 2026
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A former Pierce County official has landed in Thurston County.
Amy C. Gillespie assumed the role of Assistant Director of Public Works on Monday, April 28. She now holds the department’s …
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By Kameko Marquez
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4/29/25
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The O Bee Credit Union announced a $50,000 endowment for the O Bee Brewers & Distillers of Tomorrow Scholarship for South Puget Sound Community College ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/29/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a motorcycle and a vehicle that may have recently been in the Scott Lake ...
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By The JOLT News Staff
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4/29/25
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Thurston County’s attempt to recover $667,990 lost to pandemic fraud has spilled into its latest housing budget talks, as county officials deliberate more cautiously over new contracts with …
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Corrections deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office are in line for a series of pay raises in the years ahead.
The sheriff’s office said deputies have ratified a contract …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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4/28/25
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Facing the return of historic overcrowding at the county jail, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) revisited a decade’s worth of expansion plans and facility options during …
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The expansion of Tumwater’s infrastructure and job creation were the primary talking points of developer Bar Holdings, as its representatives discussed the benefits of the Salish Landing …
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An ongoing investigation into the murder of Marcia Norman of Tenino is turning to the public to help locate possible security footage of a vehicle connected to ...
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In an attempt to fill a role left vacant earlier this year, Thurston County is working to restart a $50,000 request for proposals (RFP) after its first round failed to find a facilitator for the …
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Catch the annual Olympic Air Show at the Olympia Regional Airport on June 14-15 for Father’s Day weekend. This year is the 25th anniversary of the ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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End the month with one of Olympia Spring Arts Walk’s events in the downtown, or explore niche experiences in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) reviewed a proposed two-year contract to provide field services to Mason County during its meeting on Monday, April 21.
Under the …
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By JC Medina
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4/23/25
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Thurston County will award the $150,000 lodging tax revenue to 16 chosen applicants this year.
The Lodging Tax is an excise tax paid by people who stay overnight in lodging …
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Thurston County's Joint Animal Services is addressing an increase in animal intakes by developing an innovative volunteer program and ...
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Local residents are encouraged to visit the annual Olympia Wooden Boat Festival on May 10-11 to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend.
The festival opens on Saturday, May 10, and runs from …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/23/25
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Thurston County is now setting the table for homegrown artists to contribute to its newest exhibition, “Homegrown and Handmade.”
The countywide contest will accept entries of any …
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By Kameko Marquez
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4/23/25
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Nonprofit organizations throughout Thurston County have prepared activities for May, including events related to housing and nature.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , a …
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Intercity Transit is set to acquire new vehicles for its Dial-A-Lift program, which provides door-to-door, shared transportation for people ...
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/22/25
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On Saturday, April 19, Olympia remembered the Boldt ruling with a screening of "Fish War’" at the historic Capitol Theatre.
The 80-minute documentary retraces the battle lines of the fish …
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Thurston County announced in a news release that the Auditor's Office has scheduled a Passport Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/22/25
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