Andy Hobbs
The Olympian
Washington, United States
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Toxic property pollutes drinking water, causes headaches in Tumwater
A garbage-infested property on the outskirts of Tumwater continues to cause problems for the city and nearby residents a year after foreclosure. → Read More
Olympia faces more pressure to solve affordable housing problem
A number of activists and social service providers continue to pressure Olympia leaders to reduce homelessness and increase the amount of affordable housing in the area. → Read More
Bike rack at Olympia City Hall honors late volunteer Jerry Parker
A new bike rack in front of Olympia City Hall will pay tribute to the late Jerry Parker, a longtime community volunteer who died suddenly last August while on a bicycling trip. → Read More
Olympia City Council approves Downtown Strategy to help achieve development goals
The Olympia City Council has approved the Downtown Strategy, which establishes a plan to achieve the city’s goals for addressing downtown development, housing, homelessness, parking, private investment, public spaces, historic preservation, the waterfront, bike-friendly streets, walkable landscapes, protection of scenic views and more. → Read More
Feel-good video shows Tumwater principal singing ‘Let It Be’ with second-graders
Local parents are singing their praises for a Tumwater elementary school principal after his rendition of The Beatles classic “Let It Be” has been making the rounds on Facebook. → Read More
Olympia banquet will honor 19 exceptional women in South Sound
Soroptimist International of Olympia will host the South Sound Exceptional Woman awards banquet May 5 to recognize 19 women who have made a difference through their work in Thurston, Pierce and Lewis counties. → Read More
Olympia contractor wins appeal against city over stalled culvert project
The Washington State Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a construction company that has accused the City of Olympia of breach of contract. → Read More
Olympia girl and dog Spitfire form world-class diving team
Olympia resident Sydney Gersich, 12, and her dog Spitfire have literally made a splash in the world of dock diving. → Read More
Olympia firefighters capture transformer explosion on video
The Olympia Fire Department responded Monday to reports of a tree that caught fire after falling into powerlines at Morse-Merryman and Wiggins roads — ultimately causing a small explosion of a power transformer that was captured on video. → Read More
Cascade Mall shooting suspect dies in jail
Suspected Cascade Mall shooter Arcan Cetin, 20, died Sunday while in custody at the Skagit County jail. → Read More
Cascade Mall shooter dies in jail
Cascade Mall shooter Arcan Cetin, 20, died Sunday while in custody at the Skagit County jail. King 5 News reports that Cetin was found hanging in his cell at 9 p.m. Cetin was arrested in September after an intense manhunt. Cetin was accused of killing five people with a rifle at the Macy’s store inside the mall in Burlington. More information will be reported when available. → Read More
Senate resolution honors Fraternal Order of Eagles
Senate resolution honors Fraternal Order of Eagles → Read More
Heater sparks fire in unoccupied Lacey house on Arbor Drive SE
Heater sparks fire in unoccupied Lacey house on Arbor Drive SE → Read More
Olympia girl and dog Spitfire form world-class diving team
Olympia girl and dog Spitfire form world-class diving team → Read More
State and Central neighborhood pub set to open in May
State and Central neighborhood pub set to open in May → Read More
Thieves hit hundreds of mailboxes across Thurston County
Thieves hit hundreds of mailboxes across Thurston County → Read More
Tumwater company blazes economic trail in West Africa, says ambassador
Tumwater company blazes economic trail in West Africa, says ambassador → Read More
Congressman Denny Heck talks Trump, Syria, federal budget at Olympia town hall
Congressman Denny Heck talks Trump, Syria, federal budget at Olympia town hall → Read More
Legislature will have a buffet of choices this week, thanks to food trucks
Food trucks will congregate this week on Capitol Campus in Olympia → Read More
Expect detours as crews fix 93rd Avenue overpass in Thurston County
Expect detours as crews repair 93rd Avenue bridge over I-5 in Thurston County → Read More