Thursday, October 22, 2026
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A U . S . House of Representatives committee endorsed a bill renaming the Bucoda p ost office to the “Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office.”
H.R. 9421 passed the Committee on …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/9/24
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As a younger woman I was often seen driving around town with a coffee cup on the roof of my car.
I no longer drink and drive.
I also had many honks, waves, finger pointing and untellable …
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During its October 2 meeting, Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) reviewed the comprehensive plan updates addressing a private appeal and community input on agriculture policies. …
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Do you want to help combat the housing crisis? Then you should consider submitting comments to the county in opposition to a development called BAR Holdings/Salish Landing, and you should consider …
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A revision to the definition of Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) Community Housing is being eyed, Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) representatives said at a meeting on Wednesday, …
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The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) wants to create a stakeholder workgroup to “plan the best way forward” for Capitol State Forest, according to the board’s October 1 letter …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the persistent issue and ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence …
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The Board of County Commissioners approved the contract of four organizations to implement the county’s habitat conservation program.
As part of the board’s consent agenda on …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/4/24
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The Lacey City Council and the Thurston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an interlocal agreement facilitating the annexation of Draham Road and Cuoio Park North Island.
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By JC Medina
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10/3/24
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Representatives of the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) updated Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) about the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project at a …
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Invite the whole neighborhood to visit the well-loved arts walk and children’s fest.
Olympia Arts Walk, Weekend, October 4-5, September 28 Mark your calendars for a vibrant …
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10/3/24
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Photojournalist JM Simpson and publisher Danny Stusser bagged the Institute for Nonprofit News’ (INN) award for The JOLT News Organization for photographs and text essays on Olympia’s …
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The recent horrific reports of the devastation of Hurricane Helene brought to mind the need for volunteers to aid the residents affected by the storm.
We in the Pacific Northwest have other …
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One of the perks of writing for The Jolt is that we are surrounded by other columnists who inspire us to try to do our best. The newest addition to this great lineup is Sound Words by Amy Lewis. Her …
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Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz
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10/2/24
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Experience Olympia & Beyond CEO Annette Pitts updated the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting yesterday that priorities under Thurston County’s tourism-centered Destination …
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has requested increased natural gas rates with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC).
The proposed increase—an average rate of …
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A draft letter from the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to be sent to the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) states that Thurston County will not be able to produce a plan within the time given by …
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To boost testing access, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) announced that free-at-home COVID-19 tests are once again available to every American household. Each household is …
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There's likely an event coming up to suit anyone's interests -- for the environment, culture, and the arts.
Day of Caring, Friday, September 27, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect to see over 500 …
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9/26/24
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I am a weather nut. I watch the news for the weather and follow it online because I find it fascinating.
Lately, I have been learning more about El Nina, the weather phenomenon predicted to …
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