Olympia
Coverage of Olympia in the Nexus archive.
- Lacey CEO charged after allegedly crashing 25-foot-boat, injuring Olympia man
Justin James Erickson, identified as a Lacey CEO, was charged with assault by watercraft and leaving the scene of a vessel accident. The charges follow allegations that he crashed a 25-foot boat and injured an Olympia man.
- WA Senate majority leader sailing through in 2026 primary
The Washington State Senate majority leader appears poised for success in the 2026 primary. A November election could potentially alter the Democrats' legislative majority in Olympia.
- Olympia murder suspect dies in police custody
A murder suspect in Olympia died in police custody from a medical emergency. The Cowlitz County sheriff's office is investigating his death. He was accused of killing a relative.
- Missing child believed to have been sex trafficked found 1,400 miles away in an encampment
A child reported missing in Arizona in May was found in a homeless encampment in Olympia, Washington, after being identified as a potential sex trafficking victim. U.S. Marshals and local agencies located the child at a high-risk encampment called 'The Jungle' and handed her over to child welfare authorities. The child's identity remains undisclosed.
- WA lawmakers should get involved as AI data centers sprout
Washington lawmakers are urged to address the growing power demands of AI data centers, which could impact electricity customers in the state.