Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Henderson Boulevard, one of the most pothole-damaged arterial roads in Thurston County, is set to be repaved starting Monday, April 4.
The section to be repaved extends from North Street, next to …
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By Danny Stusser
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4/1/22
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A Lakewood man allegedly shot and held an Olympia man hostage in the victim’s car.
According to reports by multiple Olympia police officers, a reporting party told authorities Saturday, …
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By Julia Ornedo
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3/31/22
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An Olympia man allegedly sent another vehicle spinning, causing injury to the driver, then fled the scene of the collision.
Olympia police arrested Otto G Alvarez, 35, after a reported hit and run …
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By Julia Ornedo
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3/31/22
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A robbery convict was charged once again after police found a shotgun in his possession as he was allegedly stealing gas from a truck rental in Olympia.
A document from the Thurston County …
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By Julia Ornedo
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3/30/22
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A proposed subdivision at Pattison Street NE raised concerns from neighboring residents about increased traffic and the project’s effects on nearby wetlands.
Olympia’s Hearing Examiner …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/29/22
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A Lacey man was arrested after allegedly using half a scissors in an attempted robbery, which was foiled by law enforcement officers patrolling the area.
Olympia police arrested Kevin Andrew …
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By Julia Ornedo
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3/29/22
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Olympia Community and Planning Office rescheduled the closing of the A Avenue NE to Market Street NE section of Franklin Street to Tuesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 7, from 6 a.m. to 5 …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/28/22
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A Tacoma woman was booked on multiple charges after allegedly stealing a car from an Olympia man along with items from an Olympia clothing store.
Olympia police arrested Breann Nicole Coleman, …
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By Julia Ornedo
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3/25/22
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Thursday, March 24 marked one month since Russia invaded and waged war against Ukraine, and as a result, created unprecedented volatility in the global oil market. Average national gas prices per …
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A convicted felon was arrested anew after allegedly roaming an Olympia neighborhood while armed, claiming that someone was out to get him.
According to a report from the Thurston County …
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Local members of the Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) attended the Olympia City Council meeting yesterday March 22 to push for electrification and decarbonization in the city.
PSR …
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Olympia City Council has unanimously approved starting negotiations with the Olympia School District (OSD) on building a school on the city’s Yelm Highway property planned to be developed into …
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The Olympia City Council is set to vote tomorrow on a proposed Co-Location Agreement that would make part of the Yelm Highway land designated to become a new park available to Olympia School …
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Capitol Lake and the related Deschutes Estuary will most likely be reverted into its original brackish water state, according to a Washington State Department of Enterprise Services press release …
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Olympia community members attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting to advocate for the proposed renaming of Priest Point Park to Squaxin Park yesterday.
Parks Planning & …
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Olympia’s Finance Committee has endorsed the advancement to the city council of an Economic Workforce Training Center during its meeting yesterday, March 17.
Approved by Finance Committee …
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The three shortlisted candidates for the vacant position of Olympia police chief vowed on Tuesday to embrace diversity and fight against racism should they be selected to lead the city’s police …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 3/14/22 at 11:20 a.m. on State Route 507/Turner Rd SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Joshua Leroy Jensen, 33, on suspicion of 1) introducing contraband in the …
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3/15/22
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The Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission is seeking for local athletes to be honored in its upcoming 2022 Sports Awards.
In their press release, the sports commission is asking community members …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/15/22
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The City of Olympia announced its final list of three candidates for police chief in a press statement released today.
“The City is in the midst of a process to reimagine public safety …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/11/22
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