NEWS UPDATES
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Learn about Tumwater Brewery District planning project at open house Thursday
The public is invited to learn more about the Tumwater Brewery District planning project during an open house Thursday.
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Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.
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Tumwater offers summer lunch program for children under 18
The City of Tumwater has launched its Simplified Summer Program for Children for children 18 years of age or younger.
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US Army major from Spokane among new NASA traineesA U.S. Army major from Spokane has been named one of NASA's eight new astronaut trainees.
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NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiledThe director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange, in a forceful defense of spy operations that was echoed by the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee.
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Port commission set to consider $3 million settlement
The Port of Olympia commission will consider at its next commission meeting whether to approve a $3 million settlement with International Paper, one of the largest paper companies in the world.
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Olympia police serve warrant at troubled Boulevard Road residence
Olympia police arrested three men at a "hazardous and unsafe" Boulevard Road residence Friday night where neighbors have complained of suspicious activity and landlord neglect.
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Olympia closes on purchase of isthmus properties
Two derelict properties on the downtown isthmus are now in city hands after closing on the purchase last week for nearly $3.3 million.
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Yelm Highway sidewalk improvement plan will snarl Lacey traffic through September
Beginning this week, the city of Lacey will be installing a new sidewalk connection, underground overhead utilities, and constructing roadway improvements in the vicinity of Chambers Prairie Elementary School and Capital City Apartments.
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Inslee to say when Skagit River bridge reopens
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is visiting the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River on Tuesday as the state Transportation Department prepares to open a temporary span.
- Olympia police serve warrant at troubled Boulevard Road residence
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- Five Olympia businesses burglarized since Sunday - suspect sought
- Thurston County man accused of attempted murder after shooting Monday
- After 44 years, Lydia Hawk teacher leaves for new career
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