New Terms of Service/Privacy

posted 12:38 PM 11/19
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To our readers:

We'd like to let you know about our new Terms of Service and Privacy policies. As www.theolympian.com has evolved, we've gained a better understanding of how folks use the service. As a result, we've updated the Terms of Service and we're notifying our registered users.

You can read the Terms of Service here. Comments are welcome: please see the contact information in the Terms document.

Thanks for your attention.

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The Olympian online introduces new feature in Living section

posted 01:25 PM 10/13

In the new section, you will find ways to get involved in your community, including volunteer opportunities, fundraising endeavors, our expanded Club Notice listings, and our Volunteer of the Week.

College football video action & scores!

posted 10:27 AM 10/11

The Olympian now has college football highlight videos for our sports fans! View your Huskies & Cougars games & other favorite college game coverage at www.theolympian.com/sports/college/.

Annual Pigskin Picks contest

posted 08:58 AM 09/09

Pick winners from the NFL and college football games listed on www.theolympian.com & you could win prizes every week and compete for the season-ending grand prize.

Thurston County salary database updated

posted 12:43 PM 09/02

The database for Thurston County employees' salaries has been updated through August, 2009. You may view this feature at http://www.theolympian.com/thurstonsalary/

New online classified launched today

posted 02:10 PM 07/07

After months of hard work, we are very excited to show you the much improved online classified feature at http://www.theolympian.com/classified-ads

Coming around to Newsgarden

posted 03:39 PM 05/13

Mobile content for iPhone users

posted 02:08 PM 03/31

Hello, if you are using an iPhone as your communication device you are in luck!

“OH MY WORD”

posted 01:35 PM 01/20

As with most politicians, check that – as with most people who were there, Gov. Chris Gregoire was just trying to comprehend what she had just seen when she called after the inauguration.

State lawmakers amazed at D.C. crowd

posted 01:27 PM 01/20

Sen. Maria Cantwell just called and said the view from the podium where she was sitting was unbelievable.

Evergreen president attends inauguration

posted 01:26 PM 01/20

There were more than just politicians at the inauguration.

Inauguration a diappointment for some

posted 10:55 AM 01/20

WASHINGTON – Some in the crowd at the inauguration were disappointed, not by President Obama but because they never made it to the ceremony.

Change has come to the White House web site

posted 10:35 AM 01/20

WASHINGTON – Less than an hour after Barack Obama was sworn-in, the official White House web site got a new look. It shows a major picture of Obama and the headline “Change Has Come to America.” Check it out – www.whitehouse.gov

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

posted 10:32 AM 01/20

Washington - Just got back from the Mall where I was trying to hook-up with a group of 8th graders from Mason Middle School in Tacoma. It didn't work.

Busy week ahead!

posted 12:33 PM 01/19

January 20th, 2009 is the official Historic Presidential Inauguration for Barack Obama. www.theolimpian.com will provide you with up-to- the minute live stream video coverage along with national news, photo galleries & video.

Flood-damaged areas see return of traffic, residents

posted 09:40 AM 01/10

All of the region's rivers are forecast to be back below flood stage by today, allowing evacuated residents to return home to assess damage.
• Friday Flood Gallery: Interstate opens as clean-up begins
• Thursday Flood Gallery: Rising waters close roads
• Wednesday Flood Gallery: Heavy rains bring floods to region
• The flood in pictures: Flooding across Washington State
• Reader submitted pics! | More flood stories

State Route 165 open to traffic

posted 09:28 AM 01/10

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting that State Route 165 is open to traffic. The roadway near Church Street in Wilkeson had been closed since Wednesday due to flooding.

Emergency officials in Orting Valley today

posted 09:26 AM 01/10

The Pierce County Emergency Operations Center is open today from 8 am to 8 pm to support recovery efforts from the recent flooding. Emergency management personnel are coordinating with the Washington National Guards and sending teams to the Orting valley today to check on citizens and to assess damages.

All lanes of Highway 162 in Orting back open and other updates

posted 07:16 AM 01/09

All lanes of Highway 162 in Orting reopened a little after 4 a.m., state officials said. A six-mile stretch of road had been closed since Wednesday due to flooding.

Sounder train to Seattle expected to be running again

posted 06:58 AM 01/09

Sounder train service between Tacoma and Seattle was expected to be back on schedule for this morning's commute.

All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 now open through Fife

posted 06:40 AM 01/09

The Washington State Patrol is reporting that crews have reopened the left lane of northbound Interstate 5 near Porter Way near Fife.

Evacuation Shelters

posted 05:57 AM 01/09

The Red Cross has opened the following emergency shelters in South Sound for people affected by flooding.

Lewis County damage may exceed 2007

posted 05:53 AM 01/09

The heavy rains ended and some swollen rivers receded Thursday, but the Chehalis River continued to rise and threaten homes, businesses and farms in Lewis and Thurston counties.
• Thursday Flood Gallery: Rising waters close roads
• Wednesday Flood Gallery: Heavy rains bring floods to region
• Gallery: Flooding across Washington State | Reader submitted pics!
• More flood stories

Stevens Pass reopens, providing only east-west route in state

posted 08:58 PM 01/08

Highway 2 through Stevens Pass has been reopened after being closed for two days because of flooding and avalanche danger. The pass reopened at 3:55 p.m. today, That made it the only east-west route across the state.
• Thursday Flood Gallery: Rising waters close roads
• Wednesday Flood Gallery: Heavy rains bring floods to region
• Gallery: Flooding across Washington State | Reader submitted pics!
• More flood stories

Bucoda residents evacuate

posted 04:34 PM 01/08

Evacuations were under way in Bucoda this morning as the Skookumchuck River climbed three feet over flood stage with no sign of letup until later this afternoon.

Flooding damages road to Paradise

posted 03:41 PM 01/08

A 100-foot section of road in Mount Rainier National Park was damaged by floodwaters Thursday, acting park superintendent Randy King said.

Roads, closures, delays announced for Thursday

posted 02:25 PM 01/08

County Road Closures (as of January 8 at 9:10 a.m.)

Shelton man rescued from washout

posted 10:10 AM 01/08

A 50-year-old Shelton man was pulled from his car in a flood-swollen stream north of Shelton about 6:30 a.m., today by a swift water rescue officer from the Mason County Sheriff's Office and was transported to Mason General Hospital for evaluation, but did not appear to be injured, according to sheriff's officers.

South Sound faces deluge

posted 10:02 AM 01/08

Thurston County emergency management officials urged residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate as near-record flooding loomed on the Chehalis, Deschutes and Skookumchuck rivers, shelters opened and a submerged section of Interstate 5 closed for the second time in 14 months.
• How this is different from 2007?
• Road closures due to flooding and hazards
• Gallery: Heavy rains bring floods to region | Reader submitted pics!
• Gallery: Flooding across Washington State
• More flood stories

I-90 will not reopen today over Snoqualmie Pass

posted 09:40 AM 01/08

Interstate 90 will not reopen today over Snoqualmie Pass because of continued hazardous conditions.