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Chehalis teen accused of burglarizing business, ramming police vehicles 

An 18-year-old Chehalis man is back behind bars about a month after he was released on unsecured bail for allegedly stealing Pokemon cards from a downtown Centralia toy store.  Peyton Perry

Centralia, WA · 23h

The Olympian

Major downtown Olympia road to close for three years during construction, WA says

The updated plans for restoring the Deschutes Estuary in downtown Olympia from its current status as a stagnant lake have gotten the attention of residents due to one specific change: The entire portion of Deschutes Parkway around Capitol Lake will need to be closed for up to three years to get the work done. Olympia resident Bill Elliott said on Nextdoor on Oct. 30 that he learned about the planned road closure at a public open house for the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Oct. 28 at the Olympia Center. He said the event was only attended by about 20 people. “An up to 3-year closure of Deschutes Parkway Southwest between Lakeridge Drive and 5th Avenue is now being proposed for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration project,” he said. “The up to 3-year street closure is to allow for construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympic Street, and the new bridge approach. That seems like a very generous street closure duration for the described work.” According to previous reporting, the project is one of the biggest urban restoration projects in the country. By the time construction starts, the cost of restoring the Deschutes Estuary

Olympia, WA · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

This Unassuming Washington Country Market Sells Homemade Pies, Local Honey, And Bulk Buys At Bargain Prices

A jar of raw milk, a homemade strawberry rhubarb pie, and a heap of closeout coffee can all land in the same basket at one small roadside market in Washington. Better yet, the total at the register tends to stay surprisingly friendly. The pies are made locally and wait in...

Rochester, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

Founders of the Napavine Funtime Festival pass reins

Back in the early 1970s, when Jerry and Eileen Owens were part of the Napavine Jaycees, they helped lead efforts to create the Napavine Funtime Festival. It was first organized in 1973. Now, ...

Napavine, WA · 23h

nildealnow.com

Severe Storms With Up to 70 MPH Winds and Possible Waterspout Target Seattle, Tacoma, and the Olympic Peninsula in Washington Tonight

WASHINGTON — The severe weather risk has been expanded across the Olympic Peninsula and into Seattle and other parts of Puget Sound for tonight. The main concern is damaging thunderstorm winds of 60 to 70 mph, which could bring down trees and power lines across western Washington. A waterspout also cannot be ruled out off the coast as stronger storms move ashore from the Pacific.

Seattle, WA · 2d

The Olympian

Man accused of groping woman inside downtown coffee shop, Olympia police say

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation after he allegedly groped a female customer at a downtown coffee shop in Olympia. About 11 a.m. Monday, police responded to the coffee shop in the 600 block of Fourth Avenue East, which is across from Olympia City Hall and the police station. The man was outside the business when the 46-year-old customer entered it. Witnesses said he appeared to be watching her when he came into the store, Lt. Paul Lower said Tuesday. He then allegedly walked behind her, moved closer, began to ask odd questions and then groped the woman’s buttocks, Lower said. Coffee shop staff called 911. Meanwhile, the man went outside and allegedly began to bang on the windows. That’s where police found him and took him into custody, Lower said. Staff at a coffee shop in the 500 block of Capitol Way South also reported that the man exposed himself there at 7 a.m. Monday, Lower said.

Olympia, WA · 5h

Chronicle

Letter to the editor: Measuring photos in the general election edition

When I read the Nov 5. edition of The Chronicle, I expected to see a big picture of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on the front page. She was, after all, the winner of a race of national importance. But no! She gets a little picture (2.5 inches by 1.375 inches, to...

Centralia, WA · 1d

Yahoo!

Strong weekend winds blew down trees, closed highways

The first major storm of the season hit western Washington Saturday evening, knocking down trees, closing routes and plunging many communities into darkness. Emergency crews cleared blockages for travelers throughout the night. In Kitsap County, the Hood Canal Bridge closed to traffic around 9:24 p.m., later listed as open to...

Seattle, WA · 2d

The Olympian

Third Olympia Farmers Market vendor shares concerns, and the board responds

A third Olympia Farmers Market vendor has emerged to share her concerns, joining two others who have detailed what they perceive as a stricter operating environment at the longtime market near the Port of Olympia marine terminal. Odin’s Alchemy Brewing was suspended in September and did not return after a customer had sampled a beverage while the owner stepped away, knife maker Crafted Restorations was suspended in October and continues to seek reinstatement – that’s according to emails that have been shared with The Olympian – and now Janna Taylor, who used to run Mother’s Roots Kitchen, a restaurant, has shared why she is no longer at the market. The business was at the market from August 2023 until April 2026, about the time the former market director, Isabel Thomas, was let go and replaced by a new market director named Alvi Stuart. It remains unclear why there was a change in market directors. “We closed our doors suddenly in April of this year after receiving a new contract, a week before it was due, from the Olympia Farmers Market board,” said Taylor in an email and in conversation with The Olympian. “This contract was different from the ones I

Olympia, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

Thurston County man injured after crashing into tree

A Yelm man crashed his car into a tree while speeding on state Route 510 in Thurston County on Sunday. Andrew Juarez, 34,   was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital for treatment of

Thurston County, WA · 1d

KATU.com

Willamette Valley, OR · 4h

Flood advisory issued for parts of NW Oregon, SW Washington as heavy rain sweeps region

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — With heavy rain sweeping the region Tuesday, the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for north Willamette Valley and parts of southwest Washington. The downpour is causing some minor flooding in low-lying areas. Leaf-clogged drains can also create ponding on streets and sidewalks.

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Bail set at $3 million for suspect who ran from Thurston Co. deputies on Nov. 1

Bail was set at $3 million on Nov. 2 for a 30-year-old male suspect who allegedly fired his weapon at law enforcement before driving into south Thurston County and running from deputies, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Lewis County released the update about the incident on Friday because they are investigating it after a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired their weapon at the suspect. Those shots did not hit him. Use-of-force incidents are investigated by a multi-county law enforcement group called the Region 3 Critical Incident Investigation Team. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is part of that group. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and attempting to elude law enforcement. Keith Rouse then appeared in Lewis County Superior Court on Nov. 2 and bail was set at $3 million, according to the sheriff’s office update. The original incident About 6:15 a.m. Nov. 1, the Washington State Patrol began pursuing Rouse after he fled and allegedly fired a weapon at them, according to the update. Thurston County deputies arrived to assist, then Rouse’s vehicle was stopped by spike strips in the area of northbound Interstate 5 and Exit 88 near Grand Mound. “The driver

Thurston County, WA · 2d

Stacker

Cheapest gas stations in Olympia

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Olympia using data from Gas Buddy

Olympia, WA · 1d

Dailyfly News

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Jimi Hendrix Chosen to Represent Washington on 2029 U.S. Dollar Coin

OLYMPIA, WA — Legendary guitarist and Seattle native Jimi Hendrix has been selected to represent Washington state in the U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday, November 9. Hendrix was chosen following

Washington · 1d

thurstontalk.com

New Fused Glass Studio in Olympia: Grand Opening Veterans Day

Are you looking for something fun to do during the next six months of grey gloom? Check out GlassHaus NW! This new art studio in Olympia is owned by Griselda Hall, a retired U.S. Army veteran who is excited to share this fun activity with everyone. “I’m most excited about...

Olympia, WA · 10h

The Chronicle

One treated for smoke inhalation after Winlock firefighters respond to residential blaze 

Firefighters from Lewis County Fire District 15 in Winlock responded to a residential structure fire at about 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the 200 block of Cemetery Road, according to a news release ...

Winlock, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

Tumwater City Council approves new Costco store development agreement, new 0.1% public safety sales tax

Plans are in the works for a new Costco Wholesale Corporation warehouse retail building at the Interstate 5 Tumwater Boulevard Southwest exit, after the Tumwater City Council held a public hearing

Tumwater, WA · 1d

Chronicle