Fatal boat wreck, Olympia business closure, botulism outbreak: June 15 roundup

Thurston County news June 15 included a public health update, a fatal accident and shifts in downtown Olympia’s business landscape.

Here are key takeaways:

• A Thurston County infant was hospitalized with botulism, prompting a nationwide recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula sold at Target stores and online from July 2025 to June 2026.
• A 50-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of homicide by watercraft and boating while intoxicated after allegedly pinning her husband between a pontoon boat and a truck at Long Lake. He suffered fatal injuries.
• Rex & Rose Coffee and Tea on Fourth Avenue announced it will close July 8 after two years, making it the third downtown Olympia business to announce a closure in the past week.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.