Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety (CLPS) Committee is recommending the city acquire and implement body-worn cameras and in-car video systems for the city’s police …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/29/22
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A transient Olympia man was charged with a felony after allegedly robbing the woman he was dating, then leading police into an hourlong chase in the woods.
Kevin James Hinzpeter, 28, was charged …
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By Julia Ornedo
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4/29/22
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Olympia’s 900 block section of San Francisco Avenue near Pear Street will undergo repairs starting next Tuesday, May 3, according to the city’s press release.
Emergency repairs on the …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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4/29/22
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Blacks in Thurston County is a collection of 55 short biographies about Black people who came to Thurston County between 1950-1975. Each chapter is named for the person the stories are about; …
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Reviewed by Laurel Mack-Wilson
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4/29/22
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All my gardening life I’ve marveled at the many oddly named plants. Who named them, and why?
Jupiter’s Beard, for instance, is known as red valerian, kiss-me-quick, fox’s brush …
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With May Day just around the corner perhaps it’s time to put the day and date into some perspective.
Many of us here in Thurston County think of May Day as the time young anarchists, mostly …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 4/28/22 at 2:37 p.m. in the 16300 block of Vancil Ct SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Diana Joy Ocampo Bawol, 36, on suspicion of felony harassment.
On …
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4/29/22
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I have written several times that it is not necessary to be able to identify bird species to enjoy watching and listening to them and having them as our neighbors. Yet, for some of you, identifying …
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Heritage Commission Chief Holly Davies revealed five nominees for the 2022 Olympia Heritage Award, focusing on businesses contributing to the city's legacy, heritage and culture.
Davies was at …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/28/22
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Thurston County recently opened an application process for the new Racial Equity and Inclusion Council.
Nicole Miller, the county’s first-ever racial equity program manager, launched the …
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Nicky spent much of the past decade as a social worker, helping people get into housing or avoid eviction. So when she fell …
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4/28/22
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Two Olympia officers were hurt after a physical struggle with a suspect who was allegedly resisting arrest.
The suspect, Samuel David Acosta, 29, of Olympia, was charged with third-degree assault …
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By Julia Ornedo
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4/28/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Lacey Police Department
On 4/27/22 at 1:56 a.m. in the 200 block of McKenzie Ave SE, police arrested Brian Edward Justus, 36, for an out-of-town …
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4/28/22
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Gloria Palmer, 87, of Olympia, died on April 22. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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4/28/22
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Musings
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to start his routine with the line, “I get no respect.” He could easily have been speaking about old people. It certainly fits, but no one is …
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Thomas Gerald Yett, 88, of Yelm, died on April 22 at Easthaven Villa. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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4/28/22
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Elizabeth Stucki, 76, of Olympia, died on April 24 at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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4/28/22
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Gary Carl Pedigo, 84, of Olympia, died on April 21 at Regency Olympia Manor. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065
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4/28/22
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Lewis Joseph Parascand, 95, of Tumwater, died on April 21 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Forest Funeral Home & Cemetery 360-943-6363.
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4/28/22
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Charlene Marilyn Nettie Bowman, 58, of Olympia, died on April 18 at Providence St. Peter's Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Forest Funeral Home & Cemetery 360-943-6363.
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4/28/22
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