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Security guard charged for alleged burglary, theft at Capital Mall
A security guard has been charged in connection with an alleged burglary at a retail store inside of ... more
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Tumwater to offer free and safe way to dispose of medicine, electronics and documents 
The City of Tumwater is offering a free and safe way to dispose of old electronics, unused medications and sensitive documents at its 'Clean-Up, Drop-Off' event ... more
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The intersection of 4th Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Olympia, as seen on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2025.
City of Olympia to mark 'Week Without Driving' with 4th Avenue walk audit
A community-led walk audit in downtown Olympia is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, as part of the annual "Week Without Driving" campaign ... more
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Two women arrested for alleged theft of Ulta Beauty products at multiple stores
Two women were taken into custody for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of Ulta Beauty products from multiple stores ... more
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Man charged in burglary, identity theft case in Olympia
A 40-year-old Olympia man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into an attempted residential burglary and identity ... more
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The City of Lacey begins its unidirectional waterline flushing on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The program, which runs through May 2026, aims to clear minerals from more than 400 miles of pipe. 
Citywide unidirectional waterline flushing to restart in Lacey
Large volumes of water will flow through gutter lines beginning Oct. 1, as the City of Lacey resumes its unidirectional waterline flushing ... more
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Olympia School District proclaims October as 'Walk to School Month' 
The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed October as "Walk to School Month" at a ... more
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A "closed for construction" was unveiled at an event to mark the start of work on the first phase of a project aimed at reimagining the Olympia Armory as a creative campus. The event was held on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
Work begins on future creative campus at Olympia Armory
A historic and aging structure perched atop a hill on the outskirts of downtown Olympia is undergoing a broad transformation aimed at turning it into ... more
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City of Olympia Senior Planner Jackson Ewing talked about the current conditions at Briggs Village, the city’s only Urban Village zone, at a meeting of the Land Use and Envirornment Committee on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
Olympia committee backs amendment code for Urban Village zone
The City of Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee endorsed code changes aimed at modifying development rules for Briggs Village ... more
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Paupau Justin Tupai was charged with possession of an explosive device and second-degree arson following an incident near a gas station in Olympia on Aug. 23, 2025.
Man arrested for alleged arson near gas station in Olympia
A man is facing charges of possession of an explosive device and second-degree arson following an incident near a gas station in ... more
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Among Tumwater’s final choices for the location of its community center is the site of the former Washington State Department of Transportation building on Capitol Boulevard. The property offers 9.72 acres of space and would require the construction of a nearby roundabout. 
Tumwater down to 2 sites for community center location 
The location of the City of Tumwater’s long-envisioned community center has been narrowed  down to ... more
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The Tumwater School District Board of Directors reviewed the 2026–28 School Resource Officer Program agreement with the City of Tumwater at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
Tumwater School District officials review school resource officer contract 
The Tumwater School District Board of Directors are set to adopt an agreement with the City of Tumwater for the 2026–28 School Resource Officer ... more
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Nighttime work to take place near Fones Road and Pacific Avenue
Nighttime work is going to take place on Monday evening, Sept. 29, near the intersection of Fones Road SE and Pacific Avenue SE in ... more
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A bus stop near Bark Store on Martin Way in Olympia is going to be among the 147 bus stops that Intercity Transit plans to enhance by extending concrete on bus stops and constructing bulb-outs. 
Intercity Transit to improve more than 100 bus stops for better boarding experience 
Intercity Transit is going to enhance 147 bus stops across Thurston County after its board of directors awarded a $2.48 million contract to a construction ... more
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A 9mm handgun was allegedly stolen from Private Sector Arms in Olympia by a man who ran out of the store. He was later arrested near North Thurston High School.
Convicted felon arrested after alleged gun theft at firearms store in Olympia 
A convicted felon was arrested shortly after a 9mm handgun was stolen from a firearms store and later recovered near North Thurston ... more
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Tumwater Planning Commission endorses food system plan 
The Tumwater Planning Commission recommended the Tumwater City Council adopt a proposed food system ... more
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The City of Olympia is set to launch a recruitment process for advisory boards, commissions and committees in October.
City of Olympia to begin recruitment for advisory boards in October
The City of Olympia is launching an annual recruitment for vacant positions on city advisory boards, commissions and ... more
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Man faces multiple charges after bicycle chase
A 43-year-old man was arrested after attempting to flee law enforcement personnel during a traffic stop on Center Street ...   more
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This crime snapshot details homicide, robbery, rape, felony assault and other incidents.
Olympia Police Department updates committee on crime trends, staffing challenges and tech
The Olympia Police Department (OPD) gave the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee a report on crime trends, reporting on incident data ... more
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Inmate faces drug charge after overdose incident at Thurston County Corrections Facility
A 33-year-old inmate is facing a felony charge after deputies found narcotics inside the Thurston County Corrections Facility earlier ... more
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