DSHS investigating owner of local bar
ABERDEEN — Police served a search warrant at the Northwest Passage bar in South Aberdeen last week as part of a 10-month investigation into the owner, who is suspected of illegally using food...
View ArticleCouncil to discuss use of grant money
The Olympia City Council is expected to discuss Tuesday night how to spend an estimated $450,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant money, which has been historically used to fund housing...
View ArticlePolice arrest suspect in boat theft; he was living on another boat
Olympia police arrested a 26-year-old man Saturday on suspicion of stealing a 12-foot boat at Swantown Marina, and are investigating whether he is responsible for stealing a number of outboard motors...
View ArticleTHURSTON COUNTY: Police will focus on seat belts, cellphones
Attention drivers: Buckle up and put the phone down.
View ArticleLacey man sentenced in DUI, vehicular assault
A judge sentenced a man to nine months of work release Monday after he pleaded guilty to vehicular assault and driving under the influence for hitting a motorcyclist in March on 54th Avenue in Lacey.
View ArticleLACEY: Small kitchen fire disrupts high school
River Ridge High School in Lacey was evacuated about 8:15 a.m. Monday due to a small oven fire in the school’s kitchen, according to Cortny Martin with North Thurston Public Schools’ Community...
View ArticleABERDEEN: Man suspected in sex case arrested
Police received a call during the weekend that a man was dragging a heavily intoxicated woman under a bridge in Aberdeen.
View ArticleOLYMPIA: Woman pleads not guilty in death of counselor
A 27-year-old Olympia woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to attempted first-degree murder and first-degree murder in connection with her former Behavioral Health Resources counselor’s strangulation...
View ArticleOlympia Council shares tentative plans for $450,000 in grants
The Olympia City Council took a step forward Tuesday night to spend an expected $450,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds, which the city has typically used for housing and other...
View Article2 administrators switching schools
Seven Oaks Elementary in Lacey will lose its principal and dean to Lakes, Meadows | Two administrators from Seven Oaks Elementary School in Lacey will take the helm at other schools on July 1,...
View ArticleOLYMPIA: Medical building cleared after bomb threat
An Olympia medical building was evacuated after a woman claimed to have left a bag of bombs at the facility Tuesday, according to a news release.
View ArticleTHURSTON COUNTY: Auditor warns about property deed scam
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office is warning citizens about a property deed scam offering citizens a copy of their property deed for a fee of $89, when the service is actually much cheaper.
View ArticleOlympia School District budget restores some cuts
After several years of budget slashing, the Olympia School Board has been given a proposed spending plan that is filled with the “e” word: Enhancements. Superintendent Dick Cvitanich presented his...
View ArticleOpening delayed for Thurston County's new jail
The opening of Thurston Countys new $43.5 million jail will be delayed again due to hiring and technological delays.
View ArticleNew principals hired at two North Thurston schools
Two administrators from Seven Oaks Elementary School in Lacey will take the helm at other schools on July 1, according to North Thurston Public Schools spokeswoman Courtney Schrieve.
View ArticleOlympia woman arraigned on murder charge
A 27-year-old Olympia woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges connecting her with her former Behavioral Health Resources counselor's strangulation death.
View ArticleOlympia medical building evacuated after bomb threat
An Olympia medical building has been evacuated after a woman claimed to have left a bag of bombs at the facility Tuesday, according to a news release.
View ArticleKmet seeks re-election as Tumwater's mayor in November
Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet filed for re-election Monday, according ot a news release.
View ArticlePlanned Puget Sound Energy rate hike gets hearing
Puget Sound Energy customers can comment on a proposed four-year electric and natural gas rate plan agreed to between commission staff and the utility, a plan that could raise some electric customers...
View ArticleGreat Wolf lifeguard charged with rape
He says she consented to sex, but her injuries consistent with sexual assault, official says | Detectives with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 19-year-old former lifeguard at...
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