Woman hit by vehicle on Fourth Avenue in Olympia

5 February 2012, 9:42 pm

A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Fourth Avenue East near Fir Street Southeast at about 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, Olympia Police Sgt.... Read More »

Investment in performing arts center is money wisely spent

5 February 2012, 6:42 pm

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts has made some news lately; some good, some not so good.... Read More »

Beautiful Northwest weather continues into Monday

5 February 2012, 2:28 pm

Another very nice day is forecast for the area with plenty of sunshine and just some high, thin ice crystal clouds.... Read More »

Gay marriage in Washington creates personal divide

5 February 2012, 10:18 am

Larry Gettmann, left and Jack Frisch have been a couple since 1976. The Kennewick men are one of about 10,000 couples registered as domestic partners whose relationships will be re-defined as marriage under a bill pending in the state Legislature.... Read More »

Tacoma aims to spread innovation districtwide

5 February 2012, 6:03 am

Tacoma wants to capitalize on what school officials say is a growing reputation for originality by becoming Washington state's first district-wide Innovative School Zone.... Read More »

One-time employee joins State Parks commission

5 February 2012, 1:49 am

Russ Cahill, a retired parks and recreation professional and lifelong outdoor recreation advocate, has been appointed to the State Parks and Recreation Commission.... Read More »

Olympia bicyclist struck by SUV in critical condition; charges pending

4 February 2012, 9:39 pm

A 52-year-old Olympia bicyclist was in critical condition Saturday at Providence St.... Read More »

Olympia council ideas: Task force, working with business owners

4 February 2012, 9:39 pm

Working more directly with downtown business owners and creating a citizen task force to provide input on the city's budget were among several ideas shared Saturday during the second and final day of the Olympia City Council's retreat.... Read More »

Olympia's Denny Heck kicks off campaign, says he'd work for jobs as lawmaker

4 February 2012, 9:39 pm

Brad Shannon maintains this blog. He is political editor at The Olympian and can be reached at 360-753-1688 or bshannon@theolympian.com . Democrat Denny Heck formally kicked off the Thurston County leg of his congressional campaign Saturday, playing up his three-decade-old connection to Olympia and ... Read More »

Wash. proposal bans minors from indoor tan beds

4 February 2012, 8:39 pm

A state Senate panel has approved a measure that would prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by anyone under 18.... Read More »