Toxic algae in lake forces hundreds in Thurston County to find new drinking water
SUMMIT LAKE, Wash. – Thurston County health officials have warned approximately 470 households in and around Summit Lake to not drink water from the tap.Toxic algae is the culprit and health officials warn ingesting it could be deadly.Health officials said the problem could repeat across Western Washington as warmer weather comes our way.
SUMMIT LAKE, Wash. – Thurston County health officials have warned approximately 470 households in and around Summit Lake to not drink water from the tap.Toxic algae is the culprit and health officials warn ingesting it could be deadly.Health officials said the problem could repeat across Western Washington as warmer weather comes our way.
Gophers slowing construction in Thurston County
The Mazama pocket gopher is listed as threatened in Thurston County, and that is putting construction on hold, regardless of what property owners may want.
The Mazama pocket gopher is listed as threatened in Thurston County, and that is putting construction on hold, regardless of what property owners may want.
Police searching for man after attempted kidnapping in Olympia
Police are searching for a muscular man in his 20s after an attempted kidnapping Sunday afternoon in Olympia.
Police are searching for a muscular man in his 20s after an attempted kidnapping Sunday afternoon in Olympia.
Cat-astrophe averted: firefighters save kitten trapped under home
A kitten conundrum Saturday afternoon when a Rochester resident noticed a cat had gotten his head stuck in the bricks under her home!
A kitten conundrum Saturday afternoon when a Rochester resident noticed a cat had gotten his head stuck in the bricks under her home!
Missing: 79-year-old man with medical condition last seen Friday in Lacey
Police are looking for a 79-year-old man who was last seen leaving his Lacey home Friday afternoon. Donald Herbert left to run some errands about 3 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since.
Police are looking for a 79-year-old man who was last seen leaving his Lacey home Friday afternoon. Donald Herbert left to run some errands about 3 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since.
Thurston County Sheriff injured in crash says he's ready to get back to work Jan. 1
Months after a motorcycle crash in Montana, Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza will return to work January 1, 2017, the sheriff announced Saturday in a video on Facebook.
Months after a motorcycle crash in Montana, Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza will return to work January 1, 2017, the sheriff announced Saturday in a video on Facebook.
Authorities asking for help identifying body found in Margarette McKenney Campground
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man whose body was found near the entrance to Margarette McKenney Campground south of Olympia.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man whose body was found near the entrance to Margarette McKenney Campground south of Olympia.