Friday, October 2, 2026
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In a move towards modernizing their permitting services for Thurston County, the Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department, led by Director Joshua Cummings, has unveiled plans …
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By Justin Iglesia
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8/31/23
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Tumwater’s Boston Street from Custer Way SW to Deschutes Parkway SW will be closed to traffic from 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, September …
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8/31/23
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I’ve written about bird migration before, and I’ll do it again. It’s a wonderfully complex phenomenon.
It’s been more than a month since spring’s dawn chorus …
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By George Walter
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8/31/23
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Welcome September with a blast! Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater are ready to delight your senses with these local events.
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8/31/23
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Tumwater’s intersection at Israel Road and Linderson Way will have traffic disruptions and restrictions starting tomorrow, August 31 to Friday, September 1, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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8/30/23
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners discussed the possible construction of an Election Center, stating that election officers have been receiving threats through email and physical mail, …
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To me, there are two starts for the year, January 1 of course, and when school starts. At both times, I like to do a thorough housecleaning to start the year off right and feel ‘squared …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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8/29/23
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Lacey Police is asking for community members’ help in finding a recently homeless man.
Shea M. Messicksouza had recently become homeless and has been reported missing since July 3, Lacey …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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8/29/23
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Tumwater School District (TSD) is featuring three programs to be offered during Summer School 2023.
“Tonight, I wanted to make sure I had a chance to review with you what we did for the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/25/23
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Tumwater announced extended lane closures around the clock at the Capitol Boulevard SE and Trosper Road SW intersection from Monday, August 28 to Friday, September 8.
“During the daytime …
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8/25/23
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The first fall crocuses are blooming. And as George Walter noted in his column last week, the fall bird migration is well underway – in fact, it started weeks ago.
Next weekend is Labor …
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Intercity Transit announced that Routes 12 and 68 are on detour until Monday, August 2.
Beginning Wednesday, the bus routes have been rerouted to go through Barnes Boulevard, turn right on Vista …
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8/24/23
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Several weeks ago, a reader said it seemed there were fewer birds around this year, and asked if that were true. Here’s my answer.
One might think that this is a straightforward question, …
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Every day is fun in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater! Attend the local events this weekend and share the spirit of celebration with your family and friends.
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8/24/23
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“Simply showing up and being in the room leads to better behavior by our elected officials, policymakers, and their staff,” according to organizers launching a new group that would …
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A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service due to dry and unstable conditions with expected gusty wind and a Friday thunderstorm that is expected from 11 a.m. Thursday through …
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By Sage Hamilton
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8/23/23
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The Oly Town FC organization is pushing out an array of indoor soccer programs for the upcoming Autumn of 2023 at the Evergreen State College Pavilion (a.k.a. The Icebox) as part of their goal to …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/23/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to watch the chinook salmon run currently happening in the city’s waters.
In a social media post , the city announced that chinook salmon ( …
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Lacey is informing motorists that 66th Ave SE will be closed from Rainier Road SE to Bailey Street SE from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting today until Friday, August 25.
According to the city’s …
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8/22/23
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Lacey joined other communities in Washington in proclaiming August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.
During its public meeting on August 17, the Lacey City Council said the city joined the One …
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By JC Medina
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8/21/23
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