Thurston County Hits Hard

Wayside Cafe and Deli is closing after eight years due to unsustainable costs, while South Puget Sound Community College cuts three programs to close a $3.4–$4 million budget gap. Meanwhile, a Thurston County jury convicted Timothy Burke in the double murder of Karen and David Koep, bringing closure to a high-profile case and spotlighting the region’s shifting landscape across business, education, and justice. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b79acf450ac884e4