Sunday, October 4, 2026
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On April 24 the Olympia Fire Department responded to a car fire in The Jungle, the homeless encampment located near the 3200 block of Martin Way East.
As KOMO News reported on May 23, …
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It almost seems impossible, but I feel there is more negativity than usual lately, everywhere I look.
The news, both print, online, and broadcast is filled with either misleading or snarky …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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5/29/24
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Could Old Highway 99 someday be as famous as Route 66? Will songs be written and tourists drawn to visit it? To some people that seems unlikely, but I suggest that it is worth considering. There is a …
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On March 24, the Olympia Police Department (OPD) posted a request for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an arson incident.
The Washington State Patrol located …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/29/24
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FC Olympia’s rebuilding men’s squad struggled to a relatively slow start in their 2024 campaign in the USL League Two (USL2) as they dropped their league opener against Tacoma Stars FC, …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/29/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/28/24 at 9:42 p.m. in the 7500 block of Pacific Avenue SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Arthur Conroy, 65, on suspicions of 1) no contact …
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5/29/24
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee voted to move to the city council the recommendation to create an independent Community Oversight Board, which enhances the community's role …
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Tumwater’s reconfiguration project for I-5, Trosper Road, and Capitol Boulevard will cost an additional $1,701,021, said Engineering Services Manager Bill Lindauer to the Public Works Committee …
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Lacey City Council and the North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors held a joint special meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at the school district administrative offices. The leaders sat intermingled …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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5/28/24
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In celebration of Pride Month, the Puget Sound Estuarium is hosting a series of events to recognize diversity through visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM, as well as educate the community …
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Ours is a pet-active region!
Past: Ratapalooza
Ratapalooza was held on Saturday, May 18 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. We attended and were overwhelmed by the turnout of so many …
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There will be a temporary closure of Waddell Creek Road SW, from 90th Lane SW to 86th Lane SW, starting June 3 and continuing until June 30, according to Thurston County Public Works.
The …
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5/28/24
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acey Police Department (LPD) is requesting assistance from the public to identify three suspects involved in two separate theft incidents at Ulta Beauty.
LPD released the photos of the …
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5/28/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/27/24 at 3:43 p.m. in the 8500 block of 29 th Way SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Druzell Adel Haunani Manalo Kamana, 38, on suspicion of 4 th …
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5/28/24
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The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved the Cultural Access Advisory Board's (CAAB) recommendation to fund 60 local organizations for over $2 million and forwarded the same to …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/27/24
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Olympia and Tumwater are set to spend $7.6 million to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Mottman Road.
The Tumwater Public Works Committee agreed on Thursday, May 23, to …
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Change the Narrative WA hosted the Music For a Cause music festival in Huntamer Park in Lacey WA on May 25, 2024.
This was their 2nd event during the Memorial Weekend. There were …
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Although service members know they may lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they may not expect to lose their lives – or those they love – to suicide.
April Smith , Auburn University
Although service …
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April Smith, Auburn University
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5/27/24
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My name is Jesse Brighten, ISA certified arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Attending the Tumwater City Council meeting on 5/21/24, I was frankly appalled with the presentation by Lisa …
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Submitted by Jesse Brighten, ISA certified arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified.
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5/27/24
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On May 11 at 4 p.m., the Olympia Police Department (OPD) responded to a reported theft at JCPenney, located at 625 Black Lake Boulevard SW.
According to the OPD police report, the …
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