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Coast Guard helicopter rescues man from swampland near Olympia
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a man Tuesday after he became trapped in a swampy marsh south of Olympia.
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Winner of Olympia's biggest tree contest was a last-minute entry. Here's how to see them
Just two months ago, the largest tree in Olympia was believed to be one that kids on the west side call the Garfield cat tree. From the nearby school playground the coast redwood's split crown ...
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West Olympia retailer will close this month, and shoutouts for 2 local food trucks
The sportswear clothier Eddie Bauer will close its west Olympia store at the end of the month, according to a sign posted ...
Former Mr. Olympia Champ Ronnie Coleman's Condition Improving After Blood Infection
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman has taken a "step forward" amid his recovery from a life-threatening battle ...
2 pedestrians killed when crash flings car onto Olympia sidewalk
Olympia police officers were called to a car-pedestrian crash in the downtown area on July 9, 2025. They arrived to find a ...
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Chick-fil-A submits plan for third location in the Olympia area, city announces
The fast-food chicken sandwich business Chick-fil-A has submitted plans for a third location in the Olympia area, the city of ...
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Concerns about ‘Jungle’ homeless encampment spurs tour with Lacey, Olympia officials
He invited friend and Olympia City Council candidate Wendy Carlson, and she invited Ginny Burton, a woman who has experienced ...
Stranded tuber rescued from remote ‘hazardous marsh conditions’ near Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A person who went river tubing in the marshlands in Olympia became disoriented and needed rescue from the ...
Olympia’s ongoing study of reparations options will aid statewide efforts
The study in Olympia evaluates the impact of slavery and discriminatory policies, exploring remedies such as cash payments, ...