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An Olympia Police SUV.
Olympia man accused of armed robbery, firing gun in hotel room
A man is being held in the Thurston County Jail on $100,000 bail after authorities say he robbed someone at gunpoint and fired a shot inside an Olympia hotel room. Bruce L. Tolle, 33, is facing a … more
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This is a north-facing view of the property on which a developer is proposing to construct five mixed-use buildings and parking. The location is on West Bay Drive in west Olympia.
Gilman said he will vote against West Bay Yards development agreement
Prior to what’s sure to be a lively public hearing tomorrow for a potential large development along West Bay Drive, one member of the Olympia City Council announced he will vote against a … more
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Location of 1210 West Bay Drive NW, Olympia
Public hearing set for contentious West Bay Drive development project in Olympia
A public hearing is scheduled at 5:30 on Tuesday, March 23 for a large development project planned along West Bay Drive that would bring housing and business development opportunities to the … more
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An array of solar panels is set to be installed on sections of Olympia High School's roof during the summer of 2021. A corner of the gymnasium is visible just to the right of the tree in the center of this image.
Olympia High School to be site of community solar project
Sometime over the summer, solar panels will likely be installed atop the roof of the gymnasium at Olympia High School as part of a partnership between the district and Puget Sound Energy to increase … more
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The City of Olympia already provides some sanitation services to the people who are camping along Wheeler Ave. SE in Olympia. This image, taken on March 9, 2021, shows portable toilets, a handwashing station and garbage dumpster. The land belongs to the State of Washington and is assigned to the Dept. of Transportation as it sits next to Interstate 5.
Homeless Camps - What’s Next?
It’s no secret that the homeless camps generate a lot of interest, frustration, concern, and a whole range of emotions from local folks.  Seems there are almost as many ideas of what to do … more
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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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