In case you missed it...
Hard to believe that toxic algae generated more reader interest than an arrest made in a gruesome dog’s death.
1. Toxic algae warnings issued for two Thurston County lakes: Thurston County health officials issued toxic algae warnings Thursday morning for Long and Pattison lakes.
2. Suspect arrested in Thurston County dog rape and death: According to animal services, the suspect is a felon with a criminal history that includes domestic violence, burglary and drug charges.
3. 1 person dies Monday in crash on Rainier Road: A driver died early Monday when his vehicle left the road and hit a tree on Rainier Road, according to Thurston County dispatchers.
4. Olympia girls soccer coach resigns: “After 20 years of coaching, I resigned Friday as the OHS head coach,” Tessa Effland wrote in her Facebook post. “It has been the most amazing experience to have the opportunity to challenge, push, motivate, inspire, train, teach and influence over 3000 players in good moments and the most challenging that sports can bring over 2 decades.”
5. Police seek Lacey car prowl suspect, identity of man in image: The man is suspected of taking a black Swiss Army backpack and the laptop in an Aflac bag. The suspect was photographed about 10 minutes later riding a bicycle on School Street near Husky Way.
Rolf Boone: 360-754-5403, @rolf_boone
This story was originally published April 10, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "In case you missed it...."