Saturday, October 3, 2026
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It was Election Day last week; living in the state capitol pretty much guarantees some politician, issue or outrage will be present at any given time.
But there is another election that I will …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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8/10/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 08/09/22 at 10:40 p.m. in the 400 block of Centre St, Sheriff's deputies arrested Jonathan James Bale, 37, on suspicion of second-degree assault.
On …
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8/10/22
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She’s small, standing under five feet, but her dress uniform shows medals and ribbons giving evidence of big service to the USA in three wars, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
She is Lieutenant …
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If you are a regular reader of this column, you are aware that I track the 1500+ “National Days”.
For instance, yesterday was International Cat Day (so give your kitty extra loving if …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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8/9/22
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The country’s first national heritage area focused on maritime history is set to open by 2023, according to maritime historian Chuck Fowler from the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/9/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 08/08/22 at 12:00 a.m. on Pacific/Chatham Dr SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Angela Nicole Garback, 39, on suspicion of 1) fourth-degree assault and 2) …
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8/9/22
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The Tumwater Tree Board met yesterday, August 8, to consider nominating a century-old walnut tree growing in the city for designation as a Heritage Tree.
The board discussed a nomination …
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The Lacey Police Department is seeking a man who allegedly attempted to steal gas from a bus and damaged it in the process.
In a media release, Lacey police said that the suspect attempted to …
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By Julia Ornedo
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8/9/22
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Edwin L. Thietje, 87, of Olympia, died on August 7 at Filedstone Memory Care. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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8/8/22
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Olympia’s Water Resources Director Eric Christensen said it would cost up to $350 million to adapt long-term strategies against flooding in downtown Olympia.
Christensen was at the Sea Level …
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Having recently completed its ten-year study on reclaimed the safety of reclaimed water, the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is hosting two kinds of events to involve the public. These include:
A …
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The better your aim, the better your life
My husband and I recently decided to watch an After Skool video on Youtube featuring some of Jordan Peterson’s greatest lessons. Jordan has always …
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Olympia School District (OSD) is considering stepping up its campaign to inform community members about the balanced calendar concept.
“It seems like folks don't understand what the balanced …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/8/22
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A Lacey man was allegedly caught asleep at the wheel and began harassing officers after he was brought in custody.
Olympia police arrested Jacob J. Rousseau, 28, on July 30 after a reported …
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Lacey Police Department
On 08/07/22 at 9:43 p.m. in the 700 block of Sleater Kinney Rd SE, police arrested Alithea Marie Folk, 26, on an out-of-town warrant.
On 08/07/22 at 9:28 …
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8/8/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 08/06/22 at 12:51 a.m. in the 19700 block of Old Hwy 99 SW, Sheriff's deputies arrested Frankie Javaris Lemons, 34, on suspicion of second-degree …
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8/8/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 08/05/22 at 4:19 a.m. at the Thurston County Jail, Sheriff's deputies arrested William Joe McCloud Simmons, 34, on suspicion of possession of a controlled …
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8/8/22
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The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee will meet for the 12th time this Monday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. to prepare its recommendations to Olympia and Tumwater city councils the following …
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In June, neighbors near 20th Avenue NW and Cooper Point Road were surprised by a logging operation about which that they had had no meaningful notice. Many trees in a beautiful, forested area were …
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Elizabeth Craig Tabbutt, 88, of Olympia, died on August 4 at Fieldstone. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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8/5/22
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