🌱 How looming cuts could change your Lacey library hours next month
Lacey, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Lacey! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How looming cuts could change your Lacey library hours next month
- How Lacey’s voice shaped the debate over cutting Route 41
- Why Lacey officers joined a 120 mph chase near Olympia
Also on today's calendar: Sharing Our Food Stories: an oral history workshop with Window Seat Media and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 38.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Timberland Regional Library budget woes hits staffing, Hawks Prairie branch hours (thejoltnews.com) — Lacey library users could soon see reduced hours at the Hawks Prairie branch and possible long-term disruption from a proposed Lacey Library remodel, all driven by Timberland Regional Library budget cuts and layoffs taking effect May 15. Despite strong circulation growth, residents and Friends of the Lacey Library are pushing city and county officials to scrutinize finances and reconsider the remodel’s six- to nine-month closure. 
• Intercity Transit Authority discusses petition aimed at retaining Route 41 (thejoltnews.com) — Upcoming bus network changes that affect West Olympia riders sparked debate at an Intercity Transit Authority meeting, where Lacey’s representative backed moving ahead as planned. Residents petitioned to save Route 41, warning of longer, less safe commutes. Transit leaders argued late changes would strain buses, staff, and finances but promised to monitor impacts and adjust over time.
• 14-time convicted felon attempts to escape police by traveling 120 mph in Olympia (mynorthwest.com) — Lacey officers helped Thurston County deputies and Olympia police stop a 14-time convicted felon who allegedly fled at more than 120 mph through north Olympia before trying to hide and being arrested. The suspect, wanted on a domestic violence warrant, now faces new charges for attempting to elude, driving on a suspended license, and more, while local officials question the low bail amount set.
📸 Around Lacey
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Blazing Haystack Sunset
Painting with a Twist, 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E, Lacey
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Sharing Our Food Stories: an oral history workshop with Window Seat Media
Lacey Museum and Cultural Center , 4160 6th Ave SE Suite 101 , Lacey
5:30 pm -
Western Washington’s Spring Shorebirds Part 1
Lacey Community Center , 6729 Pacific Ave SE , Lacey
6:30 pm -
Elementary Battle of the Books
Salish Middle School Commons , 8605 Campus Glen Dr NE , Lacey
6:30 pm -
Comedy! Now That's Funny: Vol 1
Stottle Winery , 2641 Willamette Dr NE ste e , Lacey
6:30 pm -
BASICS: Hand Planes & Finishing
Lacey MakerSpace , St. Martin's University , Zaverl Hall , Lacey
2:00 pm -
A Hidden Gem
Painting with a Twist , 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E , Lacey
7:00 pm -
Thurston County Youth Exposition and Jackpot
Thurston County Fairgrounds , 3054 Carpenter Rd SE , Lacey
9:00 am
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Information Night
Avanti High School Olympia, WA 98501
5:00 pm -
Avanti Gala
Avanti High School Olympia, WA 98501
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Boys Basketball Game (JV Plays First)
Reeves Middle School , 2200 Quince St NE , Olympia
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Girls Soccer Game RMS 1
Reeves Soccer Field , Olympia, WA 98506, USA
4:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy Monday everyone!
I’m looking for recommendations for hand massage. I’m at a keyboard daily and sometimes feel soreness in my hands and forearms and would welcome the… (Nextdoor Noble Firs Court) - The Billy Frank Jr.
Wildlife Refuge is one of my favorite walking spots around here! So breathtaking. (Nextdoor Campus Glen)
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Graveyard Forklift Driver in Lacey. Apply here.
- Saint Martin's University posted a job opening for Mechanical Engineering Adjunct Professor in Lacey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lacey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Olympia
- Review: Olympia Symphony Orchestra's ‘Move' season finale (thejoltnews.com)
- Top Olympian stories that you may have missed for April 21, 2026 (theolympian.com)
- Equity Roofing and Exteriors Discusses Durable Siding and Deck Planning for Olympia Homeowners Focused on Long-Term Protection (bakercityherald.com)
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