Thursday, October 22, 2026
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) formally adopted a proclamation prioritizing a new courthouse. The move signaled the abandonment of earlier plans to ...
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A longtime advocate for a new Thurston County Courthouse hailed a decision by the Board of County Commissioners to scrap a multi-million dollar proposal ...
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The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department is extending a hazardous weather advisory in order to increase shelter-in-place efforts and offer extended nightly shelter beds.
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A local business that assists people with vocational training is launching a paid, 12-week training initiative designed to give individuals from marginalized communities the confidence, resources and …
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The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee announced that Thurston County will host an interactive fan zone for the event.
The Thurston County fan zone, which was one of nine …
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is inviting students across the Pacific Northwest to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Northwest Radon Poster Contest.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/20/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved the 2025 Opioid Response Plan, during the Board of Health (BOH) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
The expanded …
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The Nisqually Indian Tribe announced it distributed more than $1.9 million to over 150 local agencies and organizations, including The JOLT News, via its 2024 Charitable and Local Government Program.
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A man suspected of drug dealing was arrested after a police chase spanning multiple highways and residential areas on the night of Jan. 7.
The pursuit began at past 9 in the …
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Thurston County announced two key leadership appointments on Tuesday with promotions for Jennifer Walker and Karen Weiss to new roles within the county’s management team.
Walker, who has …
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By JC Medina
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1/16/25
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The median price of residential properties and condominiums in Thurston County climbed in the final month of the year, amid stronger sales in both housing categories.
The residential market …
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The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously elected Jasmine Vasavada as president on Monday, Jan. 13.
Maggie Sanders was elected vice president, while Sarah Tonge …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is looking to update a proclamation process to provide more substantive community engagement opportunities.
During the …
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By JC Medina
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1/16/25
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Join the upcoming sales, adventures, book club and music performances initiated by locals.
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Thurston County officials are urging residents to confront the pervasive issue of human trafficking, as the Thurston County Board of Health adopted a proclamation on Tuesday, Jan. 14, recognizing …
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The Port of Olympia is giving community members a month to comment on newly released chapters of its updated master plan for the Olympia Regional Airport.
The comment period started on Monday, Jan. …
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An effort to remove Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse from office was stymied after a judge found a recall petition failed to satisfy the legal sufficiency requirement of the state law that …
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is turning to the public for information in the unsolved 2007 homicide of Karen Bodine.
On Jan. 22, 2007, Bodine's nude body was found with bruising, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/14/25
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The Washington Board of Natural Resources (BNR) authorized to bid timber from 142 acres of Capitol State Forest at a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The sale, nicknamed Matador, represents 7,288 metric board …
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The Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn) announced that it has launched the "Opportunity Begins Here" campaign on Tuesday, January 7, to help connect job seekers, employers, and …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/13/25
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