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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 · 2d

The Chronicle

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

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The Olympian

Recent Olympia-area business closures, including a drive-in restaurant

Multiple longtime Olympia-area businesses have announced closures in recent weeks, including a Lacey bakery, a west Olympia drive-in and a farm supply store. Here are key takeaways: Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey plans to close by the end of the year after nearly 14 years in business. Owner Rachel Young, who finished as runner-up on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2013, cited declining sales, higher gas prices keeping customers away and rising food, labor and utility costs. Builders FirstSource has closed its west Olympia location at 1830 Black Lake Blvd. SW, consolidating operations into its Lakewood and Shelton facilities. The Coastal Farm & Ranch store at 5500 Martin Way E. in Lacey is winding down operations by Dec. 31 , according to store manager Rob Re. Everything is being sold, including fixtures, with current discounts up to 50% expected to grow as the final day nears. The Sonic Drive-In at 1303 Cooper Point Road SW in west Olympia permanently closed Oct. 15 , a company spokesperson confirmed. Sonic encouraged customers to visit its Lacey location at 7746 Martin Way E. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Olympian reporter Rolf Boone.

Olympia, WA · 4h

The Olympian

Teriyaki spot scores 100 red points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for Nov. 10

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667. Report restaurant, grocery store, deli or bakery complaints online via the complaint form here: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/eh-problem.aspx . Reading inspection scores: Red violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately if feasible or according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: not keeping food at the right temperature. Blue violations relate to the overall cleanliness and condition of operation and must be corrected according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: a worn floor that needs replacing. If red points exceed 45, the county will require a reinspection within 10 business days. A reinspection also is required if total red and blue points exceed 65. If red points exceed 100 and there’s a lack of managerial control, the county may shut down the establishment. The establishment may reopen after the person-in-charge develops a written course of action to correct all violations and demonstrates corrective action

Thurston County, WA · 11h

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.

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This No-Frills Neighborhood Diner Serves The Best All-Day Breakfast In Washington

Some places don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you they’re worth your time, and the Martin Way Diner in Olympia, Washington is exactly that kind of place. The parking lot is always busy, the coffee is always hot, and nobody’s going to judge you for ordering breakfast at two in the afternoon.

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Stacker

Cheapest gas stations in Olympia

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

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The Chronicle

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Winlock firefighters save elderly disabled man from burning home 

Lewis County Fire District 15, better known as Winlock Fire & Rescue, has shared additional details of a recent harrowing rescue of an elderly disabled man.  At about 10:53 p.m. Friday,

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Nisqually Valley News

Yelm man injured after speeding, 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

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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 · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

‘I would completely go for it’: Ursula embraces Tumwater’s offer to trade future raises for a four-day workweek

Twenty-eight Tumwater city employees have signed up to work 32-hour weeks starting in January, giving up cost-of-living raises for at least two years and part of their increase in the third year. The voluntary program is expected to save about $164,000 in its first year while helping the city attract and retain employees, according to KIRO 7.

Tumwater, WA · 1d

southsoundmag.com

Olympia's New Dermatology Option

Olympia residents now have another place to pamper their nails, skin, and hair. Currently taking appointments, Epiphany Dermatology has opened new office in the city, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Dec. 11. The space is at 704 Lily Road SE. The business's dermatologist, Dr. Heidi Dearborn, specializes in skin-cancer...

Olympia, 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

The Olympian

Teen accused of robbing minor at gunpoint in Thurston Co. after online messages

An 18-year-old man has been accused of robbing a minor at gunpoint near a Lacey transit center. The teen attended his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Thursday, and prosecutors charged him Monday with first-degree robbery while armed with a firearm. Lacey police arrested him Nov. 4 on suspicion of first-degree robbery and assault following a three-week investigation. The alleged robbery occurred at about 7:15 p.m. Oct. 13 near the Intercity Transit Center in Lacey. The 15-year-old minor told police he got into a vehicle expecting a ride home. Instead, the driver allegedly took him a short distance from the transit center, and two occupants robbed him with Glock pistols in hand, according to a probable cause statement filed with the court. The minor reportedly gave them his backpack, which held his schoolwork, school supplies, a school-issued Chromebook, a sweatshirt, a wireless charger and $400 in cash, per the statement. Then he said he got out of the vehicle and walked back to the transit center. The minor’s mother told police she was there when her son got into the vehicle. She said she saw him get into a white sedan and took a picture of the vehicle,

Lacey, WA · 1d

The Olympian

Olympia School Board member asks to delay school closure vote, see new reports

Members of the Olympia School District Board of Directors plan to call for a delay in the board’s vote to close three elementary schools and request that the superintendent present more data and prepare for recruiting and retaining students into the future. According to documents for the board’s Nov. 12 meeting, Director Renee Fullerton is proposing that the board postpone the school consolidation vote to Dec. 14 to “ensure all board members can make a fully informed decision and to allow for public comment…” Superintendent Patrick Murphy has said the closures are necessary amid declining enrollment and financial challenges facing the district, The Olympian has reported . According to previous reporting from The Olympian, Murphy’s proposal calls for moving students from McKenny Elementary into Pioneer Elementary and Centennial Elementary. Madison Elementary students would instead go to Roosevelt Elementary, and LP Brown Elementary students would be moved to Hansen Elementary and Garfield Elementary. The estimated recurring savings are about $3.1 million annually, according to Murphy’s plan. That’s $829,368 from McKenny, $1,122,856 from Madison and $1,076,618 from LP Brown. Murphy’s proposal says that closing the three elementary schools also helps the district avoid $136 million in modernization costs that would be needed

Olympia, WA · 11h

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 · 2d

The Chronicle