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Kirk Trowbridge with Ocean Shores Police Officer Daniel Fode on Sat., Mar. 6, in Ocean Shores, just before they loaded Trowbridge's bike into his van for the trip home to Olympia.
Police agencies work together to recover stolen electric bike
In a matter of seconds last Wednesday, Kirk Trowbridge’s brand-new electric cargo bike was stolen while he ran inside the post office to check his mailbox. He called the police, posted a … more
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The Olympia School District board meets annually in a joint meeting with the Olympia City Council.
Oly School officials detail complex plan to balance in-person, remote learning
About one in three families in the Olympia School District say they aren’t comfortable with their students returning to school for a hybrid model of in-person and remote … more
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A wanted poster distributed by Lacey Police, picturing a person later arrested for an alleged stabbing on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.
Lacey stabbing suspect arrested in Olympia
A 29-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a woman in the chest in Lacey, puncturing a lung. Sergei G. Snyder was arrested Thu., Feb. 25, on suspicion of one count of … more
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City of Olympia opens registration for Olympia Arts Month
Registration is now open for Olympia Arts Month. Businesses and organizations looking to feature an artist, performance or creative activity in their space can sign up during March for activities … more
Aaron Sauerhoff showing the inside of a partially completed shelter at a shop at the Port of Olympia on Feb. 25, 2021.
65 microshelters will replace tents for homeless users in downtown Olympia
The warehouses along the water at the Port of Olympia appear, somehow, larger on the inside than on the outside. In one of them, a large swath of the floor is cleared and empty. A temporary shop … more
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The railroad tracks near Plum and Union streets in downtown Olympia, where the body of Shaun Moore was discovered on Sep. 15, 2020.
Murder suspect to undergo competency evaluation
The trial of an Olympia man accused of murder is awaiting the results of a competency evaluation to determine whether the man is competent to stand trial. Kyle G. Jarstad, 32, is accused of … more
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Photos taken after a break-in at Senior Services for South Sound on Monday. "Each tells a story. Of messes made, of clothing gathered and prepared for taking, of food and equipment placed in boxes. What these can't show is the six known trips these people made taking carts of food and equipment out of the building. This only shows what they left behind and ran out of time to take before morning," wrote Executive Director Brian Windrope in an email.
Two people entered Senior Services' downtown facility and stole food earlier this week
Two people entered the Senior Services for South Sound building on Monday, and caused nearly $2,000 in damage and stolen property, prompting a number of community members and organizations to provide … more
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A site plan for a proposed espresso stand at Cooper Point Road and Evergreen Park Drive, that was presented to the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee on Wed., Feb. 17, 2021.
Potential new drive-thru espresso stand in West Olympia
The Olympia Site Plan Committee today discussed a possible drive-thru espresso stand that may be constructed at the intersection of Cooper Point Road Southwest and Evergreen Park Drive. The Site … more
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This image shows one of several camera angles that shows the lone burglar who broke into Olympia Gear Exchange on Feb. 15, 2021.
Downtown retailer burglarized early this morning
A lone burglar smashed the front door glass at Olympia Gear Exchange early this morning, entered the store and stole $173, according to owner Joe Hyer. Security camera video shows an individual wearing a … more
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Olympia School District Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy shares a financial update with the board at its meeting Thu., Feb. 11, 2021
Hybrid learning update at Olympia School District board meeting
The Olympia School District board met for a regular board meeting on last night via Zoom. Superintendent Patrick Murphy provided the board and the public with extensive updates concerning hybrid … more
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Joyce Phillips, Olympia senior planner, presents graphics of the general area of a proposed road extension project through LBA Woods on Feb. 9, 2021. Numerous local advocates voiced opposition to the project.
Olympia strikes plans for controversial LBA Woods road project
Olympia City Council voted yesterday to amend the city’s comprehensive plan, eliminating for now an extension of Log Cabin Road that would have cut through the LBA Woods property in south … more
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Angry protesters yelled at police, county sheriff and state patrol officers as the law enforcement officers prevented access to the hotel on Sunday evening, Jan. 31, 2021.
City council condemns acts of Oly Housing Now, mayor labels hotel takeover ‘domestic terrorism’
At last night's meeting, Olympia City Council members had strong words for the group Oly Housing Now, following Sunday's occupation of the downtown Red Lion Inn & Suites, with perhaps the … more
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This poster appears in every school in Olympia School District. These six "student outcomes" are the centerpiece of the "District Improvement Plan" that provides objectives for every teacher and administrator.
Olympia School Board reconfirmed plans for in-person learning
The Olympia School District held a regular meeting last Thu., Jan. 28 via Zoom. The board reconfirmed plans to resume in-person learning for pre-school and kindergarten students under a hybrid plan … more
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"Housing is a human right" reads the sign of a protestor standing across the street from the Olympia Red Lion Inn on Sun., Jan 31, 2021.
Thurston County seeking clarification from FEMA about emergency funding to support housing
When a group illegally occupied a hotel in downtown Olympia Sunday, leading to 10 arrests, they released a list of demands. The group’s statement noted the Federal Emergency Management Agency … more
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Some 113 police, state patrol and county sheriff officers assisted to end the occupation of the Red Lion Hotel on Sun., Jan. 31, 2021.
Following occupation of downtown hotel, Olympia officials say they don’t plan to meet group’s demands
Ten people were arrested yesterday following an incident in downtown Olympia where a group occupied the Red Lion Hotel and provided a list of five demands of additional resources for homeless … more
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The westernmost access point to LBA Woods is just east of the roundabout at the junction of Log Cabin Road SE and Boulevard Rd SE in south Olympia.
Concerned citizens ask City of Olympia to stop road through park
The time has come for the City of Olympia to Choose. On February 9th, the Council will vote on a Comprehensive Plan amendment submitted by a grassroots coalition to remove a road planned to be … more
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"Eviction is murder" reads the sign of a protestor standing across the street from the Olympia Red Lion Inn on Sun., Jan 31, 2021.
Violent mob takes over Red Lion Inn in Downtown Olympia, 12 arrested
A “mob of about 30 people wearing black clothing” entered the lobby of Olympia’s downtown Red Lion Inn & Suites at approximately 11:00 am today, demanding to be housed and … more
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The exterior and patio at Octapas Cafe, located at 610 Water St. SW, a couple hours before opening time on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.
Octapas Café started a new phase in the midst of pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has dished up a steady serving of uncertainty — and in some instance, closures — for restaurants near and far. It was in that uncertainty that the folks at Octapas … more
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OSD Executive Director of Elementary Education Autumn Lara talks to the school board and community on Jan. 21, 2021 about the specifics of the academic schedule for the Preschool and Kindergarten students returning on February 1.
Olympia School Board discusses return to classrooms starting Feb. 1
Olympia School District’s board met via Zoom yesterday for a work session. This work session was specifically devoted to the hybrid expansion plan and pandemic education response updates. … more
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A map of a planned dog park near McLane Elementary School in Olympia. The park is set to be opened sometime in Summer 2021.
Three off-leash dog parks coming to Olympia this summer
Olympia city officials recently finalized a lease with Olympia School District for a 5.5 acre plot of land near McLane Elementary School, which will be utilized as an off-leash dog park sometime … more
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