Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Olympia Police Department (OPD) and Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) captured a suspected drug dealer known to be armed and dangerous on the evening of January 8.
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A hearing to determine the status of a recall effort against Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse ended shortly before noon on Friday, Jan. 10, with the presiding judge taking the matter under …
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The Port of Olympia announced on Wednesday, January 8, that it has hired Mike Reid as its new director of community and economic development. His new role starts on the same day as the announcement. …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has signaled support for a scaled-back renovation plan for the aging Courthouse Hill complex, reducing the project cost from an initial $40 …
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A key hearing in the recall effort against embattled Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse is set for Friday, Jan. 10.
The hearing, which takes place at 10:30 a.m. in Thurston County …
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Although the sky was gray, it wasn’t raining and so, as noon approached, I went out for my usual neighborhood walk. I wasn’t thinking about birds, so I didn’t take my binoculars. …
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The Nisqually Land Trust is inviting everyone for a morning of salmon viewing and bird watching on Friday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The viewing will be held at a special spot, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/9/25
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The new year is starting to get more interesting with some comedy and music shows, along with specialized classes.
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1/9/25
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a contract to upgrade the camera and security systems at Thurston County Corrections Facility and ...
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners discussed the ongoing accountability measures and next steps following Commissioner Emily Clouse's reinstatement on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Thurston County has enforced an immediate closure on recreational shellfish harvesting in Eld Inlet after detecting high levels of a marine biotoxin linked to Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP). …
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I believe I have the cure for your post-holiday blahs. It is Jan. 31.
With three standout nonprofit events — the Oly Funk Fest, the Stayla and Loc-Oly Auction, and Seas the Night …
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The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County announced on Monday, Jan. 6, that it is now accepting nominees for its annual Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/7/25
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Thurston County confirmed its first influenza-related death of the 2024-25 flu season, as flu activity continues to surge across Washington.
“Thurston County Public Health …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/6/25
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is taking a critical look at equity, as it updates the region's long-term transportation blueprint — the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) issued a warning on Friday, Jan. 3, following a federal recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets .
The PHSS cautioned families …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/6/25
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With a new director leading the Port of Olympia, 2024 was a year of renewal in some sense.
Perhaps the more obvious indicator that the Port is truly under new leadership is that the Port finally …
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The opening weekend of the new year is going to feel a lot like the closing weekend of last year — wet.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 90 percent chance of precipitation …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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1/3/25
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Traditional gardening clubs deserve a round of applause, an influx of young new members, and the thanks of a grateful nation.
For over 100 years, garden club members – …
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Welcome the new year with some new crafts or learnings of your own.
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The JOLT News Staff
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1/3/25
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