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The Olympia City Council has opted to research the potential economic impacts of a minimum wage increase before consider...
18/02/2025

The Olympia City Council has opted to research the potential economic impacts of a minimum wage increase before considering a full Workers' Bill of Rights.

The Olympia City Council has opted to research the potential economic impacts of a minimum wage increase before considering the full Workers' Bill of Rights. "The city council has …

In a bid to improve safety and alleviate congestion along State Route 507, Thurston County Public Works confirmed the fu...
18/02/2025

In a bid to improve safety and alleviate congestion along State Route 507, Thurston County Public Works confirmed the future construction of three roundabouts at intersections in Thurston and Pierce counties.

In a bid to improve safety and alleviate congestion along State Route 507, Thurston County Public Works have confirmed the construction of three new roundabouts at intersections in Thurston and …

Hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of the Washington Capitol campus in Olympia for a “Not My Presidents Day” pro...
18/02/2025

Hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of the Washington Capitol campus in Olympia for a “Not My Presidents Day” protest against the policies of President Donald Trump on Monday, Feb. 17.

Hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of the Washington Capitol campus in Olympia for a “Not My Presidents Day” protest against the policies of President Donald Trump on Monday, Feb. …

The Evergreen State College Indoor Track and Field team reached new milestones at the Riverfront Invitational meet held ...
18/02/2025

The Evergreen State College Indoor Track and Field team reached new milestones at the Riverfront Invitational meet held at The Podium in Spokane on Feb. 6-8.

The Evergreen State College Indoor Track and Field team reached new milestones at the Riverfront Invitational meet held ...

The Lacey City Council held a work session to discuss the city's comprehensive plan update and tackle a wide range of to...
18/02/2025

The Lacey City Council held a work session to discuss the city's comprehensive plan update and tackle a wide range of topics, including land use, housing, transportation and climate change for the next decade.

The Lacey City Council held a work session to discuss the city's comprehensive plan update and tackle a wide range of topics, including land use, housing, transportation and ...

A second risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Garry oak tree located on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater shows that the tree, a...
18/02/2025

A second risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Garry oak tree located on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater shows that the tree, at most, posed a “moderate” risk rating under normal weather.

A second risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Garry oak tree located on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater shows that the tree, at most, posed a ...

Izabelle Trefts of The Evergreen State College became the third Geoduck to qualify for the USA Indoor Track and Field Na...
14/02/2025

Izabelle Trefts of The Evergreen State College became the third Geoduck to qualify for the USA Indoor Track and Field National Championships after her performance in the 3,000-meter racewalk at the Corban Indoor Open.

The indoor season heated up for The Evergreen State College Track and Field team, as they represented the green jersey in separate track meets ...

The closure of Fir Street between 7th and 8th avenues SE has been extended through Friday, Feb. 21, to allow for continu...
14/02/2025

The closure of Fir Street between 7th and 8th avenues SE has been extended through Friday, Feb. 21, to allow for continued updates to wireless facilities on top of the Southeast Olympia Water Tower.

The closure of Fir Street between 7th and 8th avenues SE has been extended through Friday, Feb. 21, to allow for continued updates to wireless facilities ...

The Transportation Policy Board approved a proposed amendment to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program, which ...
14/02/2025

The Transportation Policy Board approved a proposed amendment to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program, which allows Lacey to secure federal funding for its College Street project, at a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) has approved a proposed amendment to the 2025-28 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), allowing the City of Lacey to secure $2.8 million in …

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Thurston County because of precipitation that moved in from the south on Thur...
14/02/2025

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Thurston County because of precipitation that moved in from the south on Thursday morning, Feb. 13, that led to a mix of rain and snow in the region.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Thurston County because of precipitation that moved in from the south on Thursday morning, Feb. 13, that led to a mix of rain and snow in the region. …

Longtime Olympia residents voiced their concerns over the declining health of Budd Inlet, calling for an environmental i...
14/02/2025

Longtime Olympia residents voiced their concerns over the declining health of Budd Inlet, calling for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed West Bay Yards development.

Longtime Olympia residents voiced their concerns over the declining health of Budd Inlet, calling for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed West Bay Yards development. …

The Port of Olympia has determined its proposed update to the master plan of the Olympia Regional Airport would not have...
14/02/2025

The Port of Olympia has determined its proposed update to the master plan of the Olympia Regional Airport would not have a “probable significant adverse impact” on the environment after issuing a “mitigated determination of non-significance” for the proposed plan on Feb. 6.

The Port of Olympia has determined its proposed update to the master plan of the Olympia Regional Airport would not have a “probable significant adverse impact” on the environment after issuing a ...

Thurston County officials and community partners hold proclamations recognizing National Donor Day on Friday, Feb. 14, 2...
14/02/2025

Thurston County officials and community partners hold proclamations recognizing National Donor Day on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. They are encouraging residents to donate blood amid a statewide shortage.

With Washington facing an urgent blood crisis, the Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) has declared Friday, February 14 as National Donor Day. The BOH urges the residents to help …

The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the purchase of the Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal ent...
14/02/2025

The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the purchase of the Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal entrance for $2,157,850 on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the purchase of the Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal entrance for ...

"I worry about the local wildlife — if they have a warm enough coat or a home to stay safe in. My fellow columnist Georg...
13/02/2025

"I worry about the local wildlife — if they have a warm enough coat or a home to stay safe in. My fellow columnist George Walter relieved me of that part of that worry when he recently wrote about how birds stay warm."

Last week was filled with several days of rain alternating with snow and icy roads. And as much as I enjoy sitting in my recliner and watching the snow come down, after a bit I get restless. …

Black History Month: Visiting Apex Museum and Morehouse College in Atlanta"On Tuesday morning, we found the African-Amer...
13/02/2025

Black History Month: Visiting Apex Museum and Morehouse College in Atlanta

"On Tuesday morning, we found the African-American Panoramic Experience (APEX) online and decided to visit since it was within walking distance."

Jarvis Harris and Joe Foss are telling local audiences about their five-week, 4,600-mile tour of Black historical sites across the United States last fall. For additional insights into their …

Saint Martin’s Mya Hatchett was on her game, as the junior guard came off the bench to post a career high 19 points in 2...
13/02/2025

Saint Martin’s Mya Hatchett was on her game, as the junior guard came off the bench to post a career high 19 points in 24 minutes to help the Saints to an 86-74 win over Simon Fraser University in British Columbia on Feb. 1.

Saint Martin’s Mya Hatchett was on her game, as the junior guard came off the bench to post a career high 19 points in 24 minutes to help the Saints to an ...

Aleksander Bielawski, a student at Olympia High School, recently participated in the Washington State House of Represent...
13/02/2025

Aleksander Bielawski, a student at Olympia High School, recently participated in the Washington State House of Representatives Page Program, gaining firsthand experience in state government.

A student at Olympia High School recently participated in the Washington State House of Representatives Page Program, gaining firsthand experience ...

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Established in 2020, JOLT strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the people of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater and nearby areas in the state of Washington, United States of America.

The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls. JOLT intends to provide factual, unbiased reporting. Our opinion section is open to all. Our editors, researchers, reporters and other contributors operate under principles of ethical journalism.

From 2005 - 2020 we published Coffee News in Thurston County. Coffee News was the original single-sheet weekly community newsletter, first designed in 1988. Its trademark design is registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.