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Tumwater, Washington is located in Thurston County. Zip codes in Tumwater, WA include 98511, 98512, and 98501. More Tumwater information.

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Thursday | The Olympian

Olympia, Washington news, weather and sports

As of Friday, hard liquor will be sold just about everywhere, including grocery stores, former state-run liquor stores, contract liquor stores and those still to be determined.

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Wed May 30, 2012

The Olympian

Tumwater police execute search warrant, recover all items stolen in ADS burglary

Tumwater police have recovered all the items stolen Monday night at Advanced Drainage Systems on Belmore Road, according to Detective Jen Kolb.

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Tue May 29, 2012

The Olympian

Tumwater police: Slaying suspect changed story

Shane McKinlay changed his story multiple times about how his friend ended up with a fatal gunshot wound to the head Sunday morning, and his explanation to police didn't add up, according to court documents.

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The Olympian

I-5 crash near DuPont cleared from roadway

UPDATE A crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 5 that caused a three mile backup Tuesday morning has been cleared and all lanes are open.

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The Olympian

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Tumwater homicide Sunday

Tumwater police arrested a man on suspicion of second-degree murder after a 24-year-old man was found dead Sunday of a gunshot wound to the head in the 6500 block of Henderson Blvd.

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The Olympian

Thousands of dollars worth of items stolen from ADS in Tumwater

Tumwater police arrested a 31-year-old man at Advanced Drainage Systems in the 6000 block of Belmore Road Monday night after a plant manager there chased a suspect and apprehended him, according to Tumwater police.

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Sun May 27, 2012

The Olympian

This week marks final chance to buy state-run booze

The state Liquor Control Board will close its state-run liquor store this week, beginning Monday and continuing through May 31.

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The Olympian

Ita s time for a change in county commissioners

Actions speak louder than words. Thurston County commissioners have announced they are getting ready to build more onto the Accountability and Restitution Center, or more commonly called the ARC.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Olympian

Olympia port commissioner Barner entered diversion program after DUI charge

Port of Olympia Commissioner George Barner, who recently filed to run for Thurston County commissioner, was charged with driving under the influence last year.

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The Olympian

Thurston County fire agencies pool vehicle-maintenance work

The Olympia Fire Department had one of the only on-staff certified mechanics in the county for several years.

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Tue May 22, 2012

The Olympian

Ex-Tumwater student charged with felony for alleged threats

A Tumwater High School student has been expelled and faces felony harassment charges after he allegedly threatened repeatedly to kill a fellow student.

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The News Tribune

Ex-Tumwater student expelled, charged in alleged death threats

A Tumwater High School student has been expelled and faces felony harassment charges after he allegedly threatened repeatedly to kill a fellow student.

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The Olympian

Fire destroys mobile home near Black Lake

Firefighters responded at 1:30 a.m. to the 5700 block of Kinney Road S.W. and found the trailer engulfed in flames.

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Fri May 18, 2012

Kitsap Sun

Eunice D. Zirbel, 77

Zirbel, Eunice D., 77, of Port Orchard, WA., died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at her residence after a battle with cancer.

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Bellingham Herald

Gas prices approach South Sound record

Dan Ayres fills up at a Tumwater gas station Wednesday, where gas was $4.25 a gallon.

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The Olympian

TUMWATER: Capitol Boulevard road work today

Traffic will be affected on Capitol Boulevard between Cleveland and Carlyon avenues in Tumwater today as crews work on a water-main connection.

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Thu May 17, 2012

The Olympian

Water main work to begin along Capitol Boulevard Friday

A section of Capitol Boulevard near Tumwater will be under construction Friday as crews work on a water main connection.

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Wed May 16, 2012

The Olympian

Two lanes blocked in I-5 crash near Tumwater

A multiple vehicle crash is blocking two lanes of northbound Interstate 5 in Tumwater, according to a state patrol dispatcher.

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KHQ-TV Spokane

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A harbor seal that was rescued on a West Seattle beach, rehabilitated and returned to Puget Sound was found dead three months later, tangled up in fishing line off an Edmonds pier.

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Tue May 15, 2012

The Olympian

Bronze urns marking graves of Thurston historic figures stolen

Thieves have stolen two historic bronze floral urns used as grave markers for Olympia Brewing Company founder Leopold Schmidt and his son Peter since 1914.

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