Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported motor vehicle theft, vehicle prowl, retail theft (shoplifting), residential burglary, and commercial burglary as the most common crimes against property in …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/23/23
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A Kirkland man was charged with two felonies and two gross misdemeanors after allegedly threatening and assaulting his girlfriend, and attacking an Olympia police officer.
The 31-year-old suspect …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/23/23
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Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire …
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Olympia police have seized multiple firearms and a variety of narcotics from a suspect facing multiple warrants, according to the department's Twitter post.
An officer on patrol at about 1:30 a.m. …
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How do you get fit? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall … practice, practice, practice. You practice daily and it becomes part of your life.
Physical fitness (also known as wellness, …
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By Debra Glasser, M.D.
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2/21/23
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After last week’s presentations from the east side schools, representatives from Olympia’s west side schools shared their School Improvement Plan (SIP) outcomes last February 13 during a …
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Oly Town FC breezed through a test of defense and held on just enough to outpoint bitter rivals Bellingham United, 5-2, in the Artesians’ final home game this season at the Evergreen State …
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By Vince Zafra
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2/16/23
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The Liberation Collective (TLC) is seeking a conditional use permit to provide a space for a workshop and recreation support for people with disabilities at a property at 1223 Bethel Street NE.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/15/23
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During the Olympia School District (OSD) regular board meeting last February 9, District 1 Director Maria Flores addressed the public’s concerns about funding for schools with a higher …
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Olympia's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program recommended reallocating $190,000 in unspent federal funds for a home rehabilitation activity and public support services for homeless …
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating February 16, 2023 Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day.
Signing the proclamation on Monday, February 13, the city council urged the …
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Olympia is reminding motorists that the city has alternatives to pay for parking.
On its website and Facebook page, Olympia explained that parking is available at metered and timed on-street …
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a multifamily residential project at 1411 Fones Road SE.
At a presubmission conference held Tuesday, February 7, project applicant Raj …
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Olympia High School 12th-grade student Addison Flora was declared the grand champion against 104 players after having a perfect score of five wins at the Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/13/23
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The Olympia Arts Commission, on Thursday, February 9, approved the recommendation of 16 sculpture entries for the 2023 Percival Plinth Project.
Arts Program Specialist Angel Nava showed a sneak …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/10/23
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A man was arrested after allegedly starting a fire in front of a building in Olympia that had caught fire about two years ago.
On January 31, Olympia police arrested a man, who is in his early …
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Squaxin Island Tribal Council Chairman Kris Peters said they are open to reconsidering the removal of the railroad berm in the water next to West Bay Park.
Olympia city council members and several …
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Thurston County and Olympia both recognized the Black community by proclaiming February African American History Month and Black History Month, respectively, during the separate county commissioners …
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By JC Medina and Lorilyn Lirio
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2/9/23
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The Olympia School Board held a work session last Thursday, February 2, to learn about the current progress made with the School Improvement Plans (SIP) at the district’s eastside …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/9/23
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On Monday, February 6, Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir held a hearing to deliberate the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for a wireless communication pole designed to resemble a pine …
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