Lisa Pemberton
The Olympian
Olympia, WA, United States
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Here’s what led up to the 75-minute lockdown at Yelm High School
Police were dispatched to Yelm High School at 8:31 a.m. Wednesday. The school was locked down for about 75 minutes. → Read More
Sex offender registers as transient in Thurston County
A Level 2 sex offender has registered as transient in Thurston County. → Read More
Olympia fire crews respond to natural gas leak
Fire crews responded to a natural gas leak reported in downtown Olympia early Thursday, according to Olympia Fire deputy chief Greg Wright. → Read More
She hid under his vehicle while he got arrested. She should have picked a better spot.
Police and federal agents teamed up for the arrest of two people on Tuesday in the 100 block of North B Street in Elma. → Read More
Have you seen this man? He is missing and his family is concerned for his welfare.
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find a man who has been missing since Monday morning. → Read More
They were looking for a cat. A driver swerved to miss their SUV, and hit one of them.
A 35-year-old Puyallup woman was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with significant head trauma and injuries Monday evening after being hit by a Dodge Durango on Vail Road Southeast. → Read More
Evergreen cancels annual ‘Day of Absence’ event that sparked backlash and protests
After generating race-fueled protests, student unrest and death threats, the annual event known as the Day of Absence/Day of Presence at The Evergreen State College in Olympia has been canceled, college officials say. → Read More
Tumwater City Council appoints new member
After interviewing seven candidates, the Tumwater City Council has appointed a new member. → Read More
Instant Pot issues warning on one of its electric cookers
Instant Pot said it’s received a small number of reports of its Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker overheating and melting. → Read More
Here’s your chance to star in the hit reality TV show ‘Big Brother’
Do you have what it takes to be the next reality TV star? → Read More
5 things to know about this snow business
Here are 5 things you should know about South Sound’s mini Snowmageddon. → Read More
Thurston County Sheriff's Office seeks tips on suspect in burglary case
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find a suspect. → Read More
Crews rescue man from Black River near Rochester
A 42-year-old man was transported to the hospital after being rescued from the Black River near Rochester on Monday night. → Read More
Robotics team's classroom broken into and vandalized at Capital High School in Olympia
A classroom with electronics and gear for the Olympia Robotics Federation was broken into and vandalized late Sunday or early Monday. → Read More
Woman held at knife point at Aberdeen church, police say
A woman reported that a man held a knife to her throat Monday morning in the kitchen of the Methodist Church at 100 E. Second St. in Aberdeen, police say. → Read More
One injured in Elma apartment complex fire that could be seen from Highway 12
The blaze could be seen from Highway 12, and there were multiple reports of fire and smoke going over the roadway. → Read More
Joe Stohr of Olympia named acting WDFW director
Longtime Olympia resident Joe Stohr, who has served as deputy director of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for more than a decade, has been named the agency’s acting director. → Read More
Lacey Police issues Silver Alert on missing man with dementia who recently moved from University Place
Henry R. Mincey, 71, was last seen at 9 a.m. Wednesday. → Read More
Lacey Police ask public to help locate missing woman
Detra D. Burten was located after an alert was sent out by Lacey Police. → Read More
Man arrested after attack on convenience store worker, Lacey Police say
A man was arrested and booked into Thurston County Jail on Wednesday morning after allegedly attacking a convenience store worker, according to Lacey Police Sgt. Jaime Newcomb. → Read More