š± See where Lacey police made arrests around town on Wednesday
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In today's newsletter:
- See where Lacey police made arrests around town on Wednesday
- Why is Timberlandās interim director search coming to Lacey this weekend?
- How will Intercity Transitās new routes change your trips starting May 3?
Also on today's calendar: Native Plant Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 58 and low of 37 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
- Sunday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Police Blotter for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit (thejoltnews.com) ā Lacey police reported several arrests on Wednesday, including drug-related offenses, warrants, and a case on Sleater Kinney Road SE, giving residents a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity. The blotter also lists arrests handled by Olympia, Tumwater, and Yelm police, reminding readers that all suspects are presumed innocent. 
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ā¢ Timberland Regional Library interviewing for interim director (thedailyworld.com) ā Trustees of the Timberland Regional Library system will meet Saturday at the Lacey Timberland Library to interview about five candidates for interim executive director, following the recent resignation of Cheryl Heywood. The short-term leader will step in amid a $3.8 million budget deficit, recent layoffs, and union demands to pause cuts, review finances, and consider a future levy lid lift. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Major changes coming to Olympia's bus system. Locals are upset about new route (theolympian.com) ā Major changes to Intercity Transit routes, including the long-standing Route 41, could affect how Lacey and Olympia riders reach downtown and The Evergreen State College starting May 3. Lacey Councilmember Carolyn Cox and other authority members say theyāll monitor feedback and may revisit the controversial route adjustments in September, so riders are urged to share their concerns now. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Lacey
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Native Plant Sale
Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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MAKE: Stained Glass Suncatcher
Lacey MakerSpace , St. Martin's University , Zaverl Hall , Lacey
9:00 am -
Lacey Class
Ovation At Oak Tree , Bowthorpe St SE , Lacey
10:00 am -
BIG Home & Remodel Show
Marcus Pavilion At Saint Martin's University , 5300 Pacific Ave SE , Lacey
10:00 am -
Blooming Tiger Lilies
Painting with a Twist , 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E , Lacey
1:00 pm -
Middle School Honor Orchestra Festival
Timberline Theater , 6120 Mullen Rd SE , Lacey
8:00 pm -
BASICS: Woodworking - Saws & Blades
Lacey MakerSpace , St. Martin's University , Zaverl Hall , Lacey
10:00 am -
BASICS: CNC Embroidery
Lacey MakerSpace , St. Martin's University , Zaverl Hall , Lacey
11:00 am -
Electric Sunset
Painting with a Twist , 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E , Lacey
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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Wizard of Oz On Ice
Washington Center for the Performing Arts , 512 Washington St SE , Olympia
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A Galactic View
Painting with a Twist , 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E , Lacey
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STAND-UP COMEDY - Stoned Goose Productions - Lynette Manning
Beat Drop Kitchen and Event Center , 1225 Ruddell Rd SE unit F Unit F , Lacey
8:00 pm -
Conflict Crash Course
The Olympia Center , 222 Columbia St NW 2nd Floor , Olympia
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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- Peek into a typical 24 hrs for me here is today/yesterday 7pm-7pm.
Finish laundry. Make ~15QT Buffalo chili, 8QT Vegan chili, launder clothes for distribution, go to bed, wake up 7am, laundry, get missing ingredientā¦ (Nextdoor Indian Summer) - Buffalo Chili and Vegan chili available downtown tonight across the transit center at 6pm in the parking lot on the corner of State and Washington.
Weāll be under a 10x15 grey carport. Cornbread, vegan cheesecake cheese, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, toiletries and more available! (Nextdoor Indian Summer)
- Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Store Associate in Lacey. Apply here.
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - Part Time in Lacey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lacey here.
š Nearby News
Olympia
- Review: Oly AHA's āChinese Life in Olympia' walking tours and remembrance exhibit (thejoltnews.com)
- Olympia funds 11 neighborhood projects through grant program (thejoltnews.com)
- From āSea to Sky,' UMaine students learn about our dynamic Earth in Iceland - UMaine News - The University of Maine (umaine.edu)
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