Friday, October 2, 2026
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A quest to establish cordial relations with insects and bugs led me to “Insects and Gardens: In Pursuit of a Garden Ecology,” by Eric Grissell.
“Insects, at an estimated weight …
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Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking the public for information following a reported burglary on 6th Avenue SE on January 27.
LPD posted on their social media that the suspect allegedly …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/16/24
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Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced the start of a community testing initiative in collaboration with Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs) and Tribal Nations.
The initiative …
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Tumwater police and sheriff’s deputies apprehended a suspect with drugs after residents of a house caught him trying to hide his products from what he thought was the police.
At …
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) urges high school students state-wide to join the Washington Tracking Network’s (WTN) third annual Youth Science Contest, an initiative to foster …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/13/24
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She spent last Friday night at the corner of Thurston and Washington, not far from the Olympia Union Gospel Mission.
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As Valentine's Day approaches, love is not just in the air for humans but also for our furry friends awaiting adoption.
Joint Animal Services is inviting all animal lovers to consider adding a …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/12/24
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The Lacey Police Department (LPD) is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying the two female suspects involved in a recent theft at a salon and beauty store. The two Caucasian women …
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Public clamor anew against possible closure of OSD schools
By JC Medina
In a packed room at the Olympia School District (OSD) board meeting held on February 8, emotions ran high …
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On February 12, it will be 50 years since federal Judge George Boldt issued the landmark decision that fully recognized the Indian fishing rights spelled out in the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty. This …
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The Governor’s Mansion Foundation (GMF) announced the passing of its founder and former Washington State first lady, Nancy Bell Evans, on Friday, January 26. She was 90.
She is survived by …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/9/24
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The Lacey City Council strengthened its call to “dismantle racism” as it officially proclaimed February as Black History Month.
The proclamation, read by the whole council, …
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By JC Medina
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2/9/24
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A few weeks ago, a big question arose: Why do people garden ? Since then, we’ve examined why people grow vegetables and why (and how) we grow trees .
Today, it’s time to consider why …
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is reaching out to the public for any information regarding a woman suspected of multiple crimes in Thurston County and Kittitas County.
TCSO shared …
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Tumwater residents near Cleveland Avenue expressed their concern regarding the impact of the E Street Connection project.
The road project will connect Capitol Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue by …
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Recognizing the important contributions of African Americans, the Olympia City Council honored February 2024 as Black History Month.
Council members took part in reading the proclamation on …
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Tumwater is inviting drivers aged 55 and up to an online road safety workshops.
“Join us for an interactive workshop covering topics such as texting, driving in bad weather, handling …
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Lacey is accepting grant applications from homeowner associations (HOA) and informal neighborhoods for its Lacey Neighborhood Grant Program (LNGP).
In its social media post , the city said it …
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2/6/24
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Legion Way SE between Jefferson and Cherry Streets SE will be closed Friday, February 9 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Olympia announced in a press release.
“The closure is needed to facilitate …
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2/6/24
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