The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) proposed to remove the 5th Avenue Dam on the Capitol Lake Deschutes Estuary at the Port of Olympia commissioners’ work session …
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An allegedly intoxicated woman was arrested for driving under the influence while in a fast-food drive-thru on Sunday, July 4 just after 2 a.m.
Alyssa Marie Medina, 24, of Tumwater, was reported …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/16/21
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Olympia officials announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a clean-up on the vehicle encampment along Ensign Road next Monday, July 12.
The clean-up is a part of the city’s program which …
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The Olympia City Council approved funding for the Familiar Faces program as a part of its city operations last Thursday, June 29, following a three-year trial period.
The program provides a …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/6/21
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Tumwater police were dispatched to intercept an intoxicated man who had gotten into a brawl with nearby park goers and was attempting to drive out of the parking lot on Sun., June 27 just after 6 …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/1/21
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As the school year draws to a close, the Tumwater Virtual Academy (TVA) invites students to enroll in its flexible online school program for the 2021-22 school year
In a presentation to the …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/22/21
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On June 19, several Juneteenth events have been long planned prior to President Joe Biden’s signature confirming Congress' vote earlier this week recognizing it as an official holiday.
While …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/18/21
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On Wednesday, the Port of Olympia continued to push its proposal to facilitate use of a parcel of its airport property to provide long-term housing.
Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam Gibboney …
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The City of Tumwater unveiled the new facilities and improvements for the Deschutes Valley Trail during the regular city council meeting on Tue., June 15.
Tumwater Engineering …
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Despite standing next to his disabled car which witnesses say had hit a parked car, ran over a yellow curb and almost hit a building, an allegedly intoxicated man told Tumwater police that he was not …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/15/21
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office reported that an intoxicated man with a suspended driver’s license, driving a stolen vehicle, crashed into a school bus on Tuesday.
The school bus …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/11/21
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Last Sunday, Tumwater police initiated a traffic stop of two men who were arguing in a car that turned out to be stolen.
The driver, Jose Perez III, 30, a transient living in Tacoma, was taken …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/10/21
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A man is accused of stealing more than $400 worth of merchandise, carrying out the items in a giant dufflebag, only to be released at the scene last Thursday.
Reed McCarty, 33, of …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/7/21
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A man shoplifted over $250 worth of merchandise and was found to be in possession of a dangerous weapon, was arrested and released at the scene by Tumwater police last Friday.
Ben Harris, 28, of …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/7/21
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A mother caught swerving through lanes of traffic with two 13-year-olds in the car was arrested for driving under the influence after being pulled over late last Saturday night.
Elizabeth J. …
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By Danny Stusser
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6/4/21
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The Tumwater City Council approved Resolution No. R2021-007, a comprehensive six-year transportation plan for the city, beginning from 2022 to 2027.
Transportation Manager Mary Heather Ames …
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By The JOLT Staff
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6/2/21
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After a local painting company found several items missing from its box vans, Tumwater Police were able to make an arrest last Sunday.
Benjamin Larson, 35, was arrested after Tumwater officers …
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By Danny Stusser
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6/1/21
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A man tore allegedly apart a room at a Tumwater hotel after claiming that his phone was hacked last Tuesday evening.
Vu Nguyen, 39, of Olympia, caused more than $800 worth of damage at the Best …
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By Danny Stusser
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5/28/21
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As the Olympia School Board looks towards the next school year, Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy reported at the board meeting yesterday that local schools have experienced low …
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5/28/21
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An alleged hit-and-run driver was also cited for driving under the influence after a witness to the collision photographed Adams’ license plate and provided it to Tumwater Police on …
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By Danny Stusser
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5/21/21
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