Thursday, October 1, 2026
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August and September are the best months for seeing unusual avian visitors. If you keep your eyes out for them, you might spot something special.
This is exactly what happened a few weeks ago in …
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The Lacey City Council is set to award a free day of use at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts to a local nonprofit organization.
During a council work session on August 27, city …
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By JC Medina
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8/28/24
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Representatives from Saint Martin’s University (SMU) and South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) highlighted their ongoing efforts to create more inclusive academic environments in …
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We were amazed and appreciative at how many businesses allow pets (mainly dogs).
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After a successful season of summer soccer in four different leagues, FC Olympia strengthen ed its path-to-pro goal for soccer players in the community as they announced that several of their players …
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Join one of the largest maritime and tugboat festivals or watch the other equally fun activities.
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8/28/24
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District showcases bus driver hiring rates, plans new consolidated routes
To avoid school bus delays, the Tumwater School District hired 46 drivers upon the opening of the academic year and mulls on adding more as consolidated routes are being considered.
Ben Rarick, …
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The House at Pooh Corner to run from the end of September to early October
The Olympia Family Theater (OFT)’s next MainStage production is The House at Pooh Corner, which will run from September 27 to October 13 at the theater in Olympia.
The play revolves around …
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At its Wednesday meeting, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for the proposed installation of a 12-foot welcome figure carving in the city's Isthmus Park.
In …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/26/24
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Olympia residents and commuters should prepare for a temporary road closure on Tilley Road S between Maytown Road SW and 140th Avenue SW.
The road will be shut down for asphalt repairs on …
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8/26/24
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The Olympia Police Department outlined its efforts to address human trafficking and other crime trends in the city, emphasizing a survivor-focused approach.
Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen spoke …
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Loneliness and isolation are silent epidemics in our society, exacerbated by modern lifestyles and the pervasive influence of technology. This growing crisis calls for immediate action to foster …
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Ed Hume is 92 this year. He’s still working three or four days a week at his namesake seed company in Puyallup, where he gives tours of the gardens.
For 50 years he was a celebrity TV …
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Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery at the Costco parking lot on the afternoon of August 18.
Shortly before …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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8/23/24
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According to the directions the Board of County Commissioners gave county staff, the county plans to hold an advisory vote on a new tax and vehicle tab in next year’s August primary election.
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The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) discussed the city's childcare crisis, exploring the issues of affordability, accessibility, and potential solutions to support …
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Look forward to a weekend full of creative and innovative activities.
Heaven Adores You: A Film Journey Through Elliott Smith's Life, August 22-25, from 4 p.m. Heaven Adores You, an …
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8/22/24
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Earlier this month there was a significant celebration: the 50 th Anniversary of the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. People closely involved with Nisqually issues were there, …
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The Capitol Campus in Olympia saw a series of temporary closures Thursday, August 22, as local law enforcement agencies collaborate with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for an …
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8/22/24
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Olympia announced the launch of a new "Mayor for a Day" essay contest aimed at engaging and educating youth about municipal government. The contest is open to fourth—to sixth-grade …
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