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Man instigates fight, stomps on victim’s head, police in Thurston County say
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault Sunday night after he allegedly instigated a fight and then stomped on the victim’s head, Olympia police say. The 40-year-old male victim was taken to Providence St. Peter Hospital and was placed in an intensive care unit, Olympia police...
Volunteers serving seniors can be lifelines during Pacific Northwest heat wave
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Every Wednesday Christie Wallace delivers meals to home-bound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels program in Thurston County. But during a heat wave, Wallace can also serve as a lifeline. “Sometimes you can tell if they’re not doing well,” said Wallace. To...
Pawsific NorthWest Cat Café: cats and coffee, what’s not to love?
This week, Trish went to check out the Pawsific NorthWest Cat Cafe, located in Olympia at 3415 Pacific Ave, in the same complex as the Ross Store. This is Thurston County's first and only Cat Cafe. It provides ethically sourced, adoptable kittens and cats from local rescues and shelters. When...
County subcommittee discusses costs, facility needs for courthouse renovations
A Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) subcommittee discussed facility needs, hybrid options and other related costs regarding its current project plan to renovate the Thurston County ...
Red Cross Seeks Local Volunteers
When a fire in a Lakewood apartment complex on 110th Street impacted several units last week, the local chapter of the American Red Cross mobilized immediately to provide help and hope to displaced residents. Red Cross volunteers worked with individuals and families to provide assistance and support them in recovery. An overnight shelter was also made available, providing a safe place to stay, meals, comfort items and community resources.
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