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Editor’s Note:  Many of the business owners interviewed wished to remain anonymous due to fears of retaliation from taggers.  Also, some of the graffiti in the photographs has been … more
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) invites its customers to join them in the open house events that run until June 21. Thurston County residents can go in person to the open house for the West Thurston … more
The Olympia Arts Commission approved project artist Abe Singer’s final design for the Grass Lake Nature Park Public Art. Singer has participated in a community meeting with students from … more
After her professional soccer stint in Australia in the winter season, Mariah Lee is set to return home to play summer ball with FC Olympia to further reinforce their squad in the upcoming 2024 USL W … more
During the City of Lacey’s 2023 Mayor’s Gala last October, Karen Schoessel introduced the evening’s guest of honor, then-100-year-old Harvey Drahos, a World War II veteran who had … more
“Climate change is an existential threat that cannot be ignored, and we are doing our part to move further and faster to save our planet,” said Puget Sound Energy (PSE) President and CEO … more
Seeking to facilitate expansion of fiber optic capacity in the county, the Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, March 19, a nonexclusive franchise for Mashell Telecom, Inc., which is … more
The American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have collaborated to create the American Revolution Experience. With a limited number of engagements, it is touring the US, through the end of 2025. more
At 3 a.m. on November 21, 2005, two Olympia police officers knocked on Dee Hampton’s front door.  They had come to give her news that no parent ever wants to receive: Her daughter, Sara, … more
"The most important thing in life is to be of service," Eileen McKenzieSullivan told the Olympia Host Lions Club recently as she accepted a Melvin Jones Fellowship from Lion Dudley (Jim) Pitchford. … more
Envisioned as a pilot for a statewide “no-wrong-door access point” for youth at risk of homelessness, Lifeline was supposed to start helping young people across Washington by the end of June 2023. Instead, it publicly launched in a single county in August... more
Last year’s “triple-demic” marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 — will surge as the … more
State health officials hope that the lessons of COVID-19 – including getting up-to-date vaccinations – can help people navigate the upcoming winter illness season. Within the next few weeks, updated vaccines for COVID-19... more
Olympia is warning motorists of several road closures in the coming days. State Avenue will be temporarily closed as part of the State Avenue Safety Improvements Projects, while a section of … more
Each week is an exciting one with the people in Thurston County. Check the upcoming events below to plan your week. more
The Olympia Timberland Library is excited to host the 8th annual Zine Fest on September 9-10. The event will begin with an after-hours Kickoff event Saturday night from 6:30-8:30, followed by the … more
July will be a creative month for the locals. Join any of the events for each celebration! Tenino’s 150th Jubillee, Saturday, July 8 The City of Tenino will celebrate its sesquicentennial … more
Last Saturday’s Olympia Pride March brought together about 600 individuals next to the Tivoli Foundation on the Washington State Capitol Campus. “I’m really excited for this … more
The Lacey Museum will soon mount an oral history project to gather information to echo the narrative of marginalized communities and underrepresented cultures and groups. Museum Coordinator … more
Billy Kimbler has been homeless most of his life. Born in 1959 in the small town of Goldendale, he grew up in Yelm. more
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