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Olympia News

Local news for Olympia, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

22 hrs ago | KOMOradio

Police draw a line on Olympia protests

The chief law enforcement officers for Thurston County and its three largest cities have restated their zero-tolerance policy for and violence at demonstrations. via KOMOradio

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Sunday | The Olympian

At least 100 evacuated in Mercato fire

“I'm going to call my cleaning service to see if they can get down here tonight.”

About 100 customers and 18 employees were evacuated after a fire Saturday night at Mercato Ristorante. via The Olympian

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Sunday | The Olympian

Police arrest Olympia man in $500,000 arson

Police have arrested a 28-year-old Olympia man suspected of setting a home in the Alpine Hills area of Thurston County on fire last month, an official said today. via The Olympian

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Saturday May 10 | KNDO

CWU's Sportsmanship Hero wins Player of Year

Central Washington University senior first baseman Mallory Holtman has been named the 2008 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year for softball, the conference announced on Monday. via KNDO

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Friday May 9 | Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Holocaust Rescuer Remembered At Olympia Temple

“We're here to remember. Never again”

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Jim Leonard, administrator of Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, remembers the painting of a mysterious boy in his parents' bedroom in his childhood home. via Combined Jewish Philanthropies

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Thursday May 8 | Tacoma News Tribune

Speed limit to be reduced on I-5 south of Olympia

South Sound drivers who head to points south of Olympia beware: the speed limit on Interstate 5 is being reduced by 10 mph in south Thurston County. via Tacoma News Tribune

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Wednesday May 7 | KOMOradio

Once-violent Olympia protesters urge city to adopt peace resolution

“There is no such thing as an undocumented immigrant. They are illegal aliens. They have broken the law to get here. Those who have deserted the military have broken the law”

The violent protesters who left a trail of damage during their May Day march faced city leaders on Tuesday, asking for their cooperation on a peace resolution. via KOMOradio

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Tuesday May 6 | The News-Review

'Cowboy' Mike back on trial for Washington murder

A drifter once accused of raping a woman in Douglas County is going on trial for rape and murder in Olympia, Wash. via The News-Review

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Tuesday May 6 | The Olympian

Nameless DNA profile charged in 1999 rape

“To preserve the case, we had to take action within the statute of limitations”

Prosecutors hope move will cancel out statute of limitations Jeremy Pawloski The Olympian Prosecutors usually have a suspect's name before someone is charged with a crime. via The Olympian

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Monday May 5 | The Olympian

Arrest made in YMCA vehicle thefts

Olympia police have arrested a 19-year-old Longview woman in connection to the thefts of three vehicles from the Briggs Community YMCA last month, a news release said today. via The Olympian

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Olympia, Washington is located in Thurston County and is part of the Seattle Metro Area. Zip codes in Olympia include 98501, 98512, and 98513.