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The stolen 2022 Hyundai Elantra slammed into a guardrail after a high-speed chase with Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies
Suspect steals car, rams patrol vehicle in pursuit
On December 28, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies successfully arrested a suspect in a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen 2022 Hyundai Elantra. In TCSO’s police … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission decided to defer the elections of its officers until January 22.
Port of Olympia Commission defers election of officers
The newly expanded five-member Port of Olympia Commission deferred the election of its new officers until its next regular meeting on January 22. The commission was scheduled to vote on its new … more
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Parents are invited to join these sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, providing a space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and building connections with others facing similar journeys.
Thurston County invites parents to join parenting and postpartum support group
To foster a supportive community for parents navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants, the Thurston County Maternal Childhood Health program has announced regular … more
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Fallen trees in a road after high winds blew them down.
High winds and landslide alerts tonight through tomorrow night for Thurston County
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and a Special Weather Alert for landslide risks were issued for parts of western Washington today. Wind Advisory A Wind Advisory is in … more
The suspect’s vehicle crushed in the curb after a pursuit with TCSO deputies for driving under the influence
Deputies arrest DUI suspect with history of eluding police
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies found themselves in pursuit of a vehicle that failed to yield during a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Homann Drive and Lacey … more
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What's happening in January’s first week?
The new year’s fun is on. Make sure to tag your family and friends for the following local events. more
Climate Mitigation Senior Program Manager Rebecca Harvey explained the “Switch is On” campaign and Decarbonization Navigator Platform to the commissioners.
Thurston County to pursue “Switch is On” environmental campaign with King and Pierce counties
Thurston County will approve a motion to enter a services agreement with King and Pierce counties and the cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia to fund a “ Switch is On ” campaign and … more
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Yesterday, at its first meeting in 2024, Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners shared that District 3 Commissioner Tye Menser (left) was nominated as the Chair, and District 4 Commissioner Wayne Fournier (center) was nominated as Vice Chair for this year.
Menser, Fournier nominated Board of County Commissioners new chair, vice-chair
During their first meeting of 2024 yesterday, January 2, Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) scheduled an election for their next board meeting on January 9. Last November … more
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A dog in a kennel looks warily at the camera
Local rescues and animal welfare services deserve so much more of our attention
And here we go again…the usual New Year's rant… things I need to get off my chest before I can happily start a new year. Once again, for the past few weeks, we have been inundated … more
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K9 Bowie assisted authorities in locating an auto thief on New Year’s Eve.
Suspect of child rape arrested few moments before New Year
Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputies responded to two incidents moments before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve. TCSO reported in a social media post that around 11 … more
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Woman arrested after allegedly stealing from home construction site
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies arrested a woman suspected of stealing from a residential construction area on Brasher Lane SE in Rainier on November 30. The incident … more
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Last Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Racial Equity Program Manager Devi Ogden (podium) discussed Thurston County’s Racial Equity Action Plan with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC).
Stories of the year in Thurston County
Thurston County adopted plans for several large-scale p rojects this year : the Regional Trail Plan,   Racial Equity Action Plan, 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, and Shoreline Master … more
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"Where did my travels around the county take me? From people helping veterans to others tending historic gardens, from recognizing teenage volunteers to honoring an inspirational centenarian, the stories are all over the map, literally and figuratively."
A retrospective look at Surely Goodness, 2023
One of the priorities of The JOLT is to tell stories no one else is telling, stories about the great things people are doing here in Thurston County. Neglected and untold stories are my specialty, … more
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Deputy assaulted with stolen car, pursuit ends on I-5
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies responded to reports of a stolen Hyundai seen in the Rochester/Grand Mound area on Wednesday, December 27 .   The vehicle stopped at … more
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Thurston Regional Planning Council Urban Growth Management subcommittee convened on December 20, 2023, to discuss three Grand Mound UGA expansion proposals.
Thurston Regional Planning Council subcommittee approves two proposals to expand Grand Mound urban growth area
The Thurston Regional Planning Council's Urban Growth Management Subcommittee considered three proposals to expand the urban growth area in Grand Mound. At the Wednesday, December 20 meeting, … more
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A trail at Squaxin Park, (formerly known as Priest Point Park.) in Olympia, Washington.
Thurston Regional Planning Council lays foundation for future initiatives
In 2023, the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) and Transportation Policy Board (TBP) laid groundwork for projects they hope to implement in the future. TRPC updated the region's … more
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Madison Johnson, an insulin-dependent diabetic, pricks her finger to draw a droplet of blood while checking her blood sugar level at Sammamish Landing Park on March 3, 2021. Johnson started volunteering with Washington's #insulin4all chapter after she was furloughed from her job at YMCA of Greater Seattle last year. While she has returned to full-time work, activism surrounding the need to make medicines accessible to all who need it remains an important facet of her life. (Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut)
Washington caps insulin costs at $35/month. More reforms may come
By Megan Burbank / Crosscut.com At a January 2020 hearing for State Sen. Karen Keiser’s first insulin cost-sharing bill, physicians and patients testified to the high cost of the drug … more
Brewery City Pizza has three locations, Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia.
Brewery City Pizza reopens with new look and renewed commitment to local beer
Homegrown pizza chain Brewery City Pizza has reopened its doors for dine-in visitors. All three pizzeria locations in Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia have only been open for take-outs and … more
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A student works on laptop while in class at Elma High School, Dec. 1, 2022. Many students in rural Washington communities have poor or no internet service at their homes and and struggled during the pandemic without steady access to the internet as they attended class from home. (Genna Martin/Crosscut)
Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead
Applying for a job, scheduling a doctor appointment or even ordering a beer now often requires internet access, yet many Americans – somewhere between 14 and 120 million, depending on whom you … more
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Nisqually Land Trust purchases the last parcel at Powell Creek
The Nisqually Land Trust announced the successful completion of a three-decade-long conservation effort with the recent acquisition of a crucial piece of land along Powell Creek. This marks the … more
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