Rolf Boone
The Olympian
Olympia, WA, United States
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Man who thought he was jumping into water from Fourth Avenue Bridge has died
A 27-year-old man who thought he was jumping into water from the Fourth Avenue Bridge has died, according to an Olympia police report. → Read More
Fireworks ignite grass fire near Rainier Vista Park, Lacey fire officials say
Fireworks are to blame for a grass fire in Lacey on Monday, according to Lacey Fire District 3. → Read More
Dead gray whale found floating in South Puget Sound’s Budd Inlet
A 40-foot gray whale, last seen alive on July 3, was found dead Saturday in Budd Inlet, according to Cascadia Research, a nonprofit known for its work with marine mammals. → Read More
Thurston median home price stays about $345,000 in June, as market tightens even more
The Thurston County housing market in June looked a lot like it has looked for months: median prices were up and plenty of single-family homes were sold. → Read More
Pot robbery suspect tried to rob same business 2 weeks ago, court records show
A 19-year-old Olympia man, who was arrested over the weekend trying to rob an Olympia marijuana dispensary, allegedly told police he had tried to rob the same place two weeks ago, court records show. → Read More
3 in custody after armed robbery attempt at west Olympia pot shop
Two juvenile males and one adult man were arrested Sunday morning for their role in the attempted armed robbery of a marijuana business in west Olympia, according to Olympia police. → Read More
Beginning Monday, a new construction project gets underway on College Street in Lacey
Beginning Monday, a new construction project gets underway in Lacey that will replace the pavement on College Street between 37th Avenue Southeast and just south of the 45th Avenue Southeast roundabout, according to city information. → Read More
What’s Headless Mumby? A west Olympia brewery and taproom that loves lager beer
Headless Mumby, a west Olympia brewery and taproom, has become an award-winner. Not only did it win gold for its Smoked Rye lager at the Washington Beer Awards, it also was named very small brewery of the year. → Read More
Need a job? Here’s your chance to plant trees, improve trails and respond to natural disasters
The state Department of Ecology is looking to fill 300 environmental positions in the Washington Conservation Corps to plant trees, improve trails and respond to natural disasters. → Read More
Not enough evidence to charge woman in fatal Yelm Highway crash, prosecutor says
A 47-year-old woman who was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of vehicular homicide was released Monday, according to the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office. → Read More
Barbecue charcoal embers trigger Olympia house fire
Olympia Fire Department investigators say improperly discarded barbecue charcoal embers triggered a house fire in Olympia Monday morning. → Read More
2 men hurt when a group armed with metal pipes fights in the streets of Shelton
Two men were hurt during a fight in Shelton, according to police. Police are investigating whether the incident, in which a group of men were fighting in the street with pipes, was gang-related. → Read More
Man hurt after doing ‘donuts’ on Ocean Shores beach
A 30-year-old Tacoma man was taken to an area hospital on Sunday after he was hurt riding an ATV, according to the Washington State Patrol. → Read More
Man dies in crash on Yelm Highway Saturday morning
A 37-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision on Yelm Highway early Saturday, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office asks: Have you seen this boat?
A 26-foot boat went missing Thursday night or early Friday morning, and now the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help. → Read More
Man falls asleep while driving in Mason County, winds up at Seattle hospital, troopers say
A 53-year-old Oregon man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Friday morning after he crashed his vehicle on US 101 in Mason County, according to the Washington State Patrol. → Read More
Man allegedly assaults security guard at west Olympia Target with vodka bottle
A 30-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after he allegedly hit a Target security guard with a vodka bottle, court records show. → Read More
Mason County man flown to Harborview after he is ejected from vehicle
A 32-year-old Allyn man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Sunday morning after he crashed his pickup truck on state Route 3, north of Shelton, according to the Washington State Patrol. → Read More
Woman who died in overnight crash on northbound I-5 near Federal Way is identified
A Federal Way woman died in an overnight crash on northbound Interstate 5, according to the Washington State Patrol. → Read More
Decomposing body found in Tacoma Saturday night
A decomposing body was discovered in Tacoma about 8 p.m. Saturday, a Tacoma police spokeswoman said. → Read More