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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek is Thurston County's new public health officer.
"If you are struggling, there is help."
We are in the middle of an unprecedented challenge and we are lucky to have a community around us for support. If you are struggling, there is help. You can find resources for mental health and coping on our website. more
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Pamphlets circulated at the "Thrash Against Racism" protest in Yauger Park on July 10 read "Justice for Andre & Bryson" and "We survived!"
Olympians gather to “Thrash Against Racism”
OLYMPIA –– Dozens of people gathered at Yauger Skate Park in West Olympia late Friday afternoon to demonstrate against racism in a protest called “Thrash Against Racism and Police Brutality.” more
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Staley Johnson's card-making materials sit on the table where the 11-year-old made cards for cancer patients late last week. The soon-to-be-sixth grader started making cards this summer for local cancer patients to make them feel better.
Local girl makes cards for cancer patients
THURSTON COUNTY –– Layne Staley Johnson, 11, sat quietly at a table, carefully constructing the cards she’s made for weeks for cancer patients helped by the American Cancer Society. more
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The Olympia City Council chose Andrea Wilbur-Sigo last night to create artwork for the Eastside Street crossing project. The Shelton-based artist created multiple other works for various public spaces, including the arch at the Squaxin Island Veterans Memorial.
Artist picked for street crossing art project
OLYMPIA -- The Olympia City Council approved a local artist, Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, to complete a street art crossing artwork installation on Eastside Street. more
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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek is Thurston County's new public health officer.
Thurston County Health Officer writes letter to community
Hello Thurston County! I am excited to be your new Health Officer. more
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Since the start of the COVID-19 shutdown, the Thurston Chamber and EDC have conducted a weekly webinar covering issues of interest to business owners and other local leaders.
County health director, business officials talk about local COVID-19 response
THURSTON COUNTY –– County Public Health Director Schelli Slaughter and business figures from the community gathered in a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss the resources available to local businesses responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and resources available to local businesses if the pandemic continues to worsen in the greater Olympia metro area. more
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Ashley Barnhill Hubbard , center, and Christian Hawks, left, speak with the parents of a young man having a mental health crisis at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon. Each CAHOOTS crisis worker completes 500 hours of training in areas including medical care, conflict resolution and crisis counseling.
There's already an alternative to calling the police
As citizens across the country fill the streets to protest police killings of Black people, the violent response from law enforcement has added urgency to a national conversation about … more
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Madeline Shannon, not far from her former beats in Depoe Bay, Ore., in August 2019, with Allie, cat.
Introducing our new Managing Editor
Say hello to Madeline Shannon, our new Managing Editor, who started with us earlier this month. Madeline’s in charge of determining what news to cover here.  She writes much of it … more
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Protestors gather outside Olympia City Hall June 23 to celebrate the life of Yvonne McDonald, a Black woman from Olympia who died two years ago. Her family is still waiting on information about McDonald's death they requested from local officials.
Locals honor late Yvonne McDonald with “Her Life Mattered” birthday party
OLYMPIA –– A large crowd came out to downtown Olympia last week to celebrate the life of Yvonne McDonald, a local Black woman who died under mysterious circumstances in Aug. 2018. more
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Local officials stress safety measures in area parks
THURSTON COUNTY –– As parks in the greater Olympia area start to open up under “Safe Start” Phase 3, government officials are starting to spread the word about what to do to stay safe while enjoying local parks. more
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Thurston County will move into Safe Start Phase 3 after county officials applied to continue re-opening last week. The application was approved this week by the State's Secretary of Health.
Thurston County now in “Safe Start” Phase 3
THURSTON COUNTY –– Thurston County got the green light from the Washington Secretary of Health on Tuesday to move into Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan. more
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Woodspring Suites hotels are designed for travelers staying for a week or more. Every room features a full-size refrigerator with freezer, two-burner stove top and microwave oven. Prior to 2015 the brand was known as Value Place.
New hotel proposed on Martin Way
OLYMPIA –– City officials talked on Monday about a new 122-room, four-story hotel that would go up on Olympia’s east side, if construction and design plans are approved. The … more
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South Puget Sound Community College unveils new alma mater
OLYMPIA –– South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) played a new alma mater song at its virtual commencement June 20, which was performed by the SPSCC Chamber Singers. more
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South Puget Sound Community College to host admissions info sessions
THURSTON COUNTY –– South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) will host a series of admission information sessions next month from July 2-16, aimed at potential students of SPSCC. more
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Thurston County commissioners push to move into Safe Start phase three
THURSTON COUNTY –– The Thurston County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday morning to approve a request to the state to allow Thurston County to move forward into phase three of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan. more
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Lacey City Council accepting applications for new committee on homelessness
LACEY -- The City of Lacey wants to find solutions to the area’s growing homelessness problem, and city officials want members of the community to help. more
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Those looking for something fun to do at home with the kids can register for Lacey's virtual cookie-decorating class. Kits will be provided at Lacey City Hall for take-home use.
Frost some cookies with a virtual cookie-decorating class
LACEY – Decorate cookies at home with the city’s online cookie-decorating class. more
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Not too late to take Tumwater virtual yoga classes
TUMWATER –– Tumwater yogis will enjoy virtual yoga classes, which the Tumwater Parks & Recreation Department has on this month’s schedule. more
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Thurston County Chamber will host "ribbon-tying" ceremonies as local businesses re-open after months of shutting their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thurston chamber of commerce celebrates businesses re-opening with “ribbon tying”
THURSTON COUNTY –– The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) started hosting “ribbon tying” events at local stores this week in an effort to celebrate the beginning of re-opening businesses. more
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High school seniors awarded scholarships
LACEY –– North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) awarded scholarships this week to several graduating high school students in the area totalling $136,000 between 41 students. more
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