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The van pool at TRL headquarters in Tumwater.

TRL announces revised library hours starting in May

A total of 17 Timberland Regional Library branches will soon be operating under revised hours, including locations in ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/28/26 | 3 comments

The Route 14 bus, as seen at the Olympia Transit Center in downtown Olympia.

Intercity Transit Authority green lights contracts for a number of projects

The Intercity Transit Authority has given the go-ahead for more than $500,000 in contracts for various projects and operations, including one for a hydrogen fueling ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 4/27/26 | 4 comments

Price of regular unleaded gas climbs in Olympia market

Gas prices rebounded locally and across the state this week amid continued instability along a key waterway in the ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/24/26 | 5 comments

Members of the Joint Animal Services Commission discussed the Best Friends National Shelter Embed Program agreement during their meeting on April 13, 2026.

Joint Animal Services pursues no-kill status through national program

Joint Animal Services (JAS) is primed to become the first shelter in Washington to join a national embed ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/23/26 | 5 comments

Thurston EDC opens nomination period for business awards

The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) is seeking nominations for the 2026 Thurston EDC Business Awards, which recognize impactful ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/22/26

K-9 Talia searched a housing area after an inmate was caught allegedly trying to conceal a narcotic in his pants at Thurston County Corrections Facility on April 15.

Thurston County inmate fails to stash suspected fentanyl down his pants

An inmate in custody for a domestic violence offense added to his legal woes when he was caught with his hands down the back of his trousers ... more

By The JOLT Staff | 4/21/26 | 2 comments

The Olympia Transit Center on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Intercity Transit Authority discusses petition aimed at retaining Route 41

A group of local residents is behind a petition that calls for Intercity Transit to keep Route 41 from being eliminated as part of upcoming bus ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 4/20/26 | 12 comments

Joint Animal Services Animal Control officers were recognized during National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.

City of Lacey recognizes Joint Animal Services during appreciation week

The City of Lacey honored Joint Animal Services (JAS) staff as part of Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, which takes place in the second ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/20/26 | 4 comments

Price of regular unleaded gasoline eases in Olympia market

After a steady upward march over the past few weeks, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline retreated in the Olympia market amid ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/17/26 | 2 comments

Colleagues, family and community representatives honored the legacy of James P. Werner at the dedication of his namesake air monitoring station at Mountain View Elementary School in Lacey on April 8, 2026.

ORCAA holds dedication ceremony for Thurston County air monitoring station

The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) held a dedication ceremony for its new Thurston County air quality monitoring station on ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/17/26 | 1 comment

SBA disaster loans available for Thurston County flood victims

Thurston County residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the 2025 winter storms have until April 27 to apply ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/14/26

Thurston County named Green Municipality of the Year by Chamber of Commerce

The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce awarded Thurston County government its Green Municipality of the Year award, the county's ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/13/26 | 2 comments

Wet weather ahead in Thurston County

A weather system is likely going to make for a wet midweek in Thurston County before moving out of the region and giving way ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/13/26 | 1 comment

Food inspection results in Thurston County – April 13, 2026

Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more

By Vanessa Casabuena | 4/13/26 | 1 comment

Timberland Regional Library seeking interim executive director

The search is on for an interim executive director of the financially troubled Timberland Regional ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/10/26 | 3 comments

Members of the Transportation Policy Board listened to public comment at a meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The board prioritized a trail feasibility study for the 2026 Call for Projects.

Transportation Policy Board prioritizes trail feasibility study in 2026 Call for Projects

The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) moved to elevate a trail expansion feasibility study as a regional priority in the 2026 Call for Projects ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/9/26 | 5 comments

TRPC Transportation Manager Katrina Van Every presented the Technical Advisory Committee’s recommendation to fund four projects with $786,000 in supplemental federal funding at a meeting on Friday, April 3, 2026.

TRPC approves roughly $786,000 in supplemental federal funding

The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) approved about $786,000 in supplemental federal funding for four projects to help ensure the region ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/7/26

Sunny days in Thurston County through Friday

A string of sunny days are on tap in Thurston County before rain creeps back into the picture for the ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/7/26

Regular unleaded gasoline was priced at $5.799 per gallon at Chevron, 1018 Plum St. SE in Olympia on Friday afternoon, April 3, 2026.

Regular unleaded gas continues to climb in Olympia market

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline moved closer to an all-time high in the Olympia market, as an ongoing conflict in the ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/3/26 | 11 comments

TRPC to consider $794K in federal funding for transportation, trail and road projects

The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is set to consider awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal transportation ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/2/26