South Sound

Truck stolen from Olympia parking lot while owner asleep inside

A man sleeping in the bed of his truck woke to it being stolen early Thursday morning.

Recycled art colors Washington Center

Plastic shopping bags can easily end up becoming big, nasty problems, like the islands of bags floating in the oceans.

Army insists doctors at Madigan aren't discouraged from diagnosing PTSD

The Army’s top medical officer this week rejected assertions that commanders are discouraging doctors at Madigan Army Medical Center from diagnosing soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Multiple thefts of fire sprinkler parts in Olympia endanger safety

Thieves have made off with fire sprinkler connectors at four Olympia buildings in the past week, endangering property and safety.

Fence around Occupy Olympia camp removed

The fence that had sealed off a portion of Heritage Park since police evicted the Occupy Olympia encampment Dec. 16 was removed Thursday.

Thurston County, city crews have plenty of debris cleanup ahead

City and county road crews have worked nonstop since last month’s snow and ice storm that blew through Thurston County, knocking down power lines and blocking roads with trees, limbs and other debris.

Under the Dome: Legistlative highlight for Feb. 10

Ed Stanley, Tumwater councilman, found dead

A longtime Tumwater City Council member known for his activism and sense of humor was found dead at his home Wednesday night.

House approves gay-marriage bill; governor's signature awaits

Washington is one step closer to legalizing gay marriage, and also to a citizen referendum against it, after the state House approved a same-sex marriage proposal Wednesday.

52-year-old Olympia bicyclist dies from injuries in crash; no charges filed

A 52-year-old Olympia man has died from injuries he suffered when he was struck by a sport-utility vehicle Saturday morning while riding his bicycle on Meridian Road.