Initiative to legalize marijuana will go to voters

10 February 2012, 12:07 am

OLYMPIA, Wash. - An initiative seeking to legalize and regulate the recreational use of marijuana will be decided by voters, Washington state lawmakers said Thursday.... Read More »

Multiple thefts of fire sprinkler parts in Olympia endanger safety

9 February 2012, 7:53 pm

Thieves have made off with fire sprinkler connectors at four Olympia buildings in the past week, endangering property and safety.... Read More »

Fence that sealed off Occupy camp in Olympia gone

9 February 2012, 7:53 pm

The fence that had sealed off a portion of Heritage Park since police evicted the Occupy Olympia encampment Dec.... Read More »

100-mile march to Olympia celebrates gay marriage bill

9 February 2012, 4:38 pm

VANCOUVER A few dozen people left Clark County Thursday morning on a 100-mile walk to support to support marriage equality, a day after Washington lawmakers passed a bill that would allow gay couples to marry.... Read More »

Olympia couple purchases Wild Birds Unlimited

9 February 2012, 1:23 pm

Bob and Katie Gundlach are the new owners of Wild Birds Unlimited, a longtime retailer of birdfeed, birdfeeders and other supplies at 1200 Cooper Point Road S.W., Olympia.... Read More »

Truck stolen from Olympia parking lot while owner asleep inside

9 February 2012, 9:14 am

Olympia police say the man was able to call police at 1:14 a.m. and give updates on his whereabouts with his cell phone.... Read More »

Wash. to likely OK same-sex marriage

9 February 2012, 7:04 am

State Sen. Ed Murray and Gov. Christine Gregoire congratulate each other after passage of a bill to make Washington the seventh state to recognize same-sex marriage.... Read More »

Washington State House Votes On Same Sex Marriage Bill

9 February 2012, 2:49 am

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The same sex marriage bill just passed the House buy a vote of 55-43. It now goes to Governor Chris Gregoire's desk for her signature.... Read More »

Wash. Senate passes bill pressuring sex ad sellers

8 February 2012, 10:40 pm

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington state Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday going after classified advertising companies that don't demand ID before allowing sex-related ads to be posted online.... Read More »

52-year-old Olympia bicyclist dies from injuries in crash; no charges filed

8 February 2012, 9:40 pm

A 52-year-old Olympia man has died from injuries he suffered when he was struck by a sport-utility vehicle Saturday morning while riding his bicycle on Meridian Road.... Read More »