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Tumwater School District faces 3 sex abuse lawsuits over 1980s football coach
Three civil lawsuits filed in January 2026 allege the Tumwater School District negligently hired and retained football coach Paul Beattie despite his criminal history, as three men say he sexually abused them as children in the 1980s; jury trials are set for late 2026.
Olympia & Tumwater
Tumwater Artesian Brewfest returns Aug. 15 with 50-plus vendors
The 13th annual Tumwater Artesian Brewfest brings more than 50 craft beverage vendors to Tumwater Valley Golf Course on Aug. 15, with proceeds supporting the Olympia Tumwater Foundation.
Olympia & Tumwater
Tumwater School District faces 3 sex abuse lawsuits over 1980s football coach
Three civil lawsuits filed in January 2026 allege the Tumwater School District negligently hired and retained football coach Paul Beattie despite his criminal history, as three men say he sexually abused them as children in the 1980s; jury trials are set for late 2026.
Olympia & Tumwater
Tumwater School District faces 3 sex abuse lawsuits over 1980s football coach
Three civil lawsuits filed in January 2026 allege the Tumwater School District negligently hired and retained football coach Paul Beattie despite his criminal history, as three men say he sexually abused them as children in the 1980s; jury trials are set for late 2026.
Olympia & Tumwater
Tumwater Artesian Brewfest returns Aug. 15 with 50-plus vendors
Olympia & Tumwater
Tumwater offers grants up to $12,500 per port for apartment EV chargers
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South Sound YMCA chief Kyle Cronk to retire after decade leading Olympia organization
South Sound YMCA President and CEO Kyle Cronk will retire December 31, 2026, after 11 years leading the Olympia-based organization and 38 years in the YMCA movement; the board is launching a nationwide search for his replacement.
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Olympia bike-ped committee to hear 5th Avenue Bridge briefing, begin capital plan review
Olympia's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, July 15, via Zoom to receive a briefing on the new 5th Avenue Bridge design and begin reviewing the city's 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan.
Olympia & Tumwater
Watershed Park car break-ins hit 27 this year as police boost patrols
Olympia's Watershed Park has recorded 27 vehicle break-ins since January, with 12 in the first two weeks of July, prompting increased police and ranger patrols but no planned significant changes to the parking lot.
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