Thursday, October 22, 2026
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) started 2025 with some big moves aimed at strengthening leadership, improving case resolution and bolstering its K-9 unit.
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With 2024 now in the rearview mirror, here is a recap of the issues and developments that helped define the year for Thurston County.
Clouse fiasco, a timeline of developments
In a move on August 13, …
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Thurston County is intensifying its commitment to mental health support, as Mental Wellness Month in January aligns with a recognition of loneliness as a public health crisis in December.
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It’s that time of year again! The gifts have been given, the family has gathered, houses are still glowing with the joy that only twinkling lights can bring, and parents are blowing up my …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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1/2/25
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The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has expanded its courthouse facility dog program with the addition of Sky, an 18-month-old labrador retriever.
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Thurston County is seeking public participation on its 2025-30 Local Homeless Housing Plan.
The Washington State Department of Commerce …
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Thurston County residents are being targeted by scammers impersonating Sheriff Derek Sanders on Facebook. They use fake accounts to send fraudulent friend requests and demand money.
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The Thurston Conservation District (TCD) has issued a public advisory as king tides, the highest tides of early 2025, are forecast to surge into South Puget Sound from Jan. 4-6.
The tides, …
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According to the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count final report, Thurston County ranks fifth in the state of Washington for homelessness.
The Thurston County Office of …
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The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department is intensifying its efforts to protect public health following multiple complaints linking foodborne illnesses to the unpermitted food …
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A man suspected of multiple auto thefts was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with him fleeing into a swamp and climbing 50 feet up a tree hanging over a …
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The final weekend of the year is shaping up to be a wet one with rain likely on both days in Thurston County.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/27/24
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A sweeping state audit of the City of Tenino found it did not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure accurate reporting of its financial activities for several years.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/26/24
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A decrease in the number of employed people, coupled with a similar decline in the labor force ...
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/26/24
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In a column last May I wrote about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAF), commonly called H5NI bird flu. This virus is highly contagious and is widespread in wild birds and seems to be especially …
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After a full year of local events, we are soon bidding goodbye to 2024. Thank you for following The JOLT’s Community Calendar this year! We hope to see you again in the following year (or years).
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The JOLT News Staff
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12/26/24
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A team of highly trained K-9 officers is making an outsized impact on the front lines of the county's fight against crime.
The canine officers, praised in regular updates from the Thurston …
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Kameko Marquez
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12/25/24
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A state audit of financial systems and controls ended favorably for Thurston County.
The Washington State Auditor’s Office found the county to be a good steward of applicable state laws …
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The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's annual Give Local campaign raised more than $1 million, setting a new record for the 8-year-old initiative.
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With homelessness on the rise in Thurston County, United Way of Thurston County (UWTC), in collaboration with Thurston County Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention, is calling on residents to …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/24/24
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