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Sunday, March 23, 2008
Military shipment earns at least $400,000 for port
The Port of Olympia cleared at least $400,000 for accepting delivery of a military shipment that spawned days of protests and dozens of arrests in November, according to an analysis by The Olympian.
Residents wary of proposals to raise skyline height limits
About 130 people, including some who hissed and booed when shown newly unveiled images of how downtown's skyline could change, gathered at a meeting Saturday about a proposal that could allow for taller buildings on the narrow strip of land between Capitol Lake and Budd Inlet.
Former SLA member freed from prison ... then sent back
Just days after her release on parole, a former 1970s radical who hid as a fugitive for years was headed back to prison Saturday to serve at least one more year after what corrections officials called an "administrative error" resulted in her early release.
Victims of recent car thefts reunited with stolen goods
People reportedly victimized by a Lakewood couple suspected in hundreds of South Sound vehicle break-ins stretching back to September praised Olympia police as they were reunited with their belongings during a public viewing of recovered property Friday. • Police: Man admits thefts
Foreclosure begins on former brewery site
The lender who financed the sale of the old Olympia Brewery to a start-up bottled water company nearly four years ago began foreclosure on the property Friday, the first step toward ownership of the property.
City might reduce park access
City parks officials want to ban parking along a popular entrance to Priest Point Park, a move likely to upset park-goers and appease neighbors who want the change.
New garden brings neighbors together
OLYMPIA - Garden-Raised Bounty's installation of its second community garden Saturday provided fertile ground for volunteers to get to know their neighbors.
Victory is sweet for WSU
DENVER - The game was over, the handshakes completed, the on-court interviews done.
Basketball coach touched lives
H al Williams always looked for that white crew hat. Invariably, sitting courtside at the state basketball tournament, there would be Dick Brock, wearing his favorite white cap.
UCLA escapes upset
ANAHEIM, Calif. - There's no quit in the UCLA Bruins. Good thing, since they keep finding trouble and inventing ways to escape.
Bright colors may not entice shoppers
NEW YORK - The nation's stores are awash with orange patent leather sandals and coral printed dresses, but gray or black would be a better match to shoppers' moods these days.
Today in history
• In 1743, George Frideric Handel's oratorio "Messiah" had its London premiere. (During the "Hallelujah Chorus," Britain's King George II, who was in attendance, stood up - followed by the entire audience.)
Where is this?
This is a chance for outdoors enthusiasts with knowledge of the Northwest to win prizes in The Olympian's weekly outdoors photo contest. Just identify the place in the photo and win an Outdoors cap. |
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