š± What this latest violent incident means for Olympiaās troubled Jungle encampment
Olympia, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Olympia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What this latest violent incident means for Olympiaās troubled Jungle encampment
- How an Olympia trip to the governorās mansion became a book
Also on today's calendar: Open House & Custom Homes at Friendly Ridge.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Parolee accused of beating woman with propane tank at Olympia's notorious āJungle' homeless encampment (kvi.com) ā A man under community supervision is accused of severely injuring a woman with a propane tank at Olympiaās large homeless encampment known as The Jungle, then barricading himself in a nearby apartment before SWAT officers arrested him. The case highlights ongoing violence and safety concerns at the Martin Way site, where officials have pledged closure but not yet set a timeline. 
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ā¢ Olympia author's new book follows a man and his alternate personalities (seattletimes.com) ā An Olympia-connected authorās new nonfiction book traces how a troubled Afghanistan veteran and his alternate personalities ended up armed outside the governorās mansion in Olympia, tying that journey to Washingtonās ruralāurban tensions and rightāwing conspiracy culture. Drawing on years of conversations, wilderness trips, and mentalāhealth records, the story explores class divides, victimhood politics, and how people from around Olympia navigate postāindustrial decline. Ā Ā Ā
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- Found a kitten today crying for help in the middle of the Safeway parking lot.
I donāt need a 6th adorable cat. Heās probably around 7 weeks old and drank water and ate adult cat food. Heās very sweet and loving, loves to beā¦ (Nextdoor Steamboat Peninsula) - This dog was found wandering here in Grass Lake Village and is currently being cared for by a neighbor.
If you recognize this dog, please respond so we can get the poor dog home! (Nextdoor Grass Lake)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Tumwater, Washington in Olympia. Apply here.
- Oracle posted a job opening for Power Generation Operations Director (Dona Ana County, New Mexico) in Olympia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olympia here.
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Tumwater
- Tumwater City Council refers Home Energy Score ordinance to Equity Commission (thejoltnews.com)
- SpaceX readies Starship for 13th flight test (theolympian.com)
- 49ers Tight End George Kittle Calls Brandon Aiyuk "Sensitive" (theolympian.com)
Lacey
- CDL Truck Driving Job near Lacey, WA (thetrucker.com)
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