JOLT

Founded in May 2020, JOLT stands for The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater, and operates as a digital-first news outlet that focuses on local stories. Our goal is to enhance the lives of Thurston County residents by offering valuable information and platforms for community discussions. We cover a wide range of topics, including crime, politics, education, environmental matters, crises, celebrations, and more. We are dedicated to showcasing diverse viewpoints and voices, featuring contributions from seasoned journalists, emerging reporters, and aspiring writers who are yet to be published.

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Olympia launching high-tech curbside recycling program - The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

1 month ago | thejoltnews.com | Wyatt Haupt Jr.

In an effort to encourage more and better recycling habits while reducing the amount of contaminated materials deposited in recycling carts, the City of Olympia is launching a contamination reduction project. The project will rely on cameras, computers and global positioning systems on city recycling trucks to examine the contents of curbside recycling carts, and then provide residents feedback as needed.
Join the community in celebrating Billy Frank Jr.’s legacy on March 19 | The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

2 months ago | thejoltnews.com | P. Jade Asumbrado

Local residents are encouraged to join the free Billy Frank Jr. annual celebration at Timberline High School from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on ...
From screening to ownership: Olympia explores multiple policies to address housing challenges | The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

2 months ago | thejoltnews.com | Lorilyn Lirio

The Olympia City Council directed staff to continue developing and refining proposed rental protection measures, including ...
Police Blotter for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 | The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Feb 4, 2025 | thejoltnews.com | Darlanne Cruz

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 2/3/25 at 4:24 p.m. in the 4500 block of Sleater Kinney Road NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Robert Gramento, 43, on suspicions of 1) theft …
AI and Special Education: The landscape in Thurston County | The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Jan 31, 2025 | thejoltnews.com | Shannon Sankstone

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is integrating into every part of our lives, including special education. At the same time, many of us have had visions of robots taking over the world, or less …
Inspire Olympia accepting 2025-26 Impact Funding applications | The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Jan 6, 2025 | thejoltnews.com | Darlanne Cruz

Inspire Olympia will officially open its application process for 2025-26 Impact Funding on Monday, Jan. 13, providing eligible local nonprofit organizations an opportunity to secure financial support …
Washington has few older forests left. Why does DNR keep logging them? - The JOLT News Organization, A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Sep 16, 2024 | thejoltnews.com | Nick Engelfried

Sherwood State Forest in Washington’s Mason County escaped the industrial clear-cutting that transformed much of the Northwest last century. It was selectively logged in the early 1900s, but while nearby areas were converted to farmland or tree plantations, Sherwood was left largely undisturbed, eventually regenerating into a forest with 100-year-old trees.
Nursing homes in Thurston County will need to increase staff levels to meet new federal standards - The JOLT News Organization, A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Dec 16, 2023 | thejoltnews.com | Diane Mikho |JM Simpson

Rural nursing homes across the country, already understaffed, face significant new federal staffing requirements. With on-the-ground reporting from INN’s Rural News Network and data analysis assistance from USA TODAY and Big Local News at Stanford University, eight newsrooms explore what the rule change would look like for residents in communities across America. Support from The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation made the project possible.