The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has updated the Thurston Regional Trails Plan, and it is asking for the community's feedback by participating in a survey to help them shape the future …
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Expecting a large crowd, I parked several blocks away from the New Traditions Café and set out dashing through the rain. It seems remarkable now – after several additional days of steady …
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By George Walter
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9/28/23
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Let us welcome October with family-friendly fun. Visit the events below to engage in the community.
Nisqually Watershed Festival 2023, Saturday, September 30 The Nisqually Watershed …
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9/28/23
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If you have driven down Plum Street and thought you saw something new – well you have. The newest mural to grace downtown Olympia is on the wall of the Plum Street YMCA and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/27/23
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Years in the making. The rumors floating in downtown Olympia are true: Sarah’s Love Bites has officially opened for business. After a dogged effort by Max Zavestra and Sarah Jenkins, they are …
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By Jay Fratt
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9/27/23
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Olympia's Engineering Department Project Manager Jim Rioux unveiled plans for two road improvement projects affecting access to the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail.
At the Wednesday, September 20 …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/25/23
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The end of September is near, but the fun events just got started.
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9/21/23
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As part of its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Olympia will host its first-ever Lula Fest this coming Saturday, September 23, from 3 to 9 p.m., downtown on Washington Street.
This …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/20/23
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A street and parking lot closure will be temporarily implemented in celebration of the upcoming Lula Fest on September 23, Saturday. Additionally, another street …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/20/23
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Olympia Family Theater will open its production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Friday, October 6.
Based on the popular young adult novel by Rick Riordan, the …
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9/20/23
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This is a story without words. Click the photo to see the photo caption.
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Next week has a lot of fun in store for you. Join these local events with your family and friends.
2023 Zonta of Olympia- Hotel Olympian Gala Extravaganza, Saturday, September 16 Jenny Greenlee …
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9/14/23
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Note to Reader: You are about to read one homeless man’s account of why he is homeless. This individual consented to the interview and could refuse to answer any questions. This is …
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Each week is an exciting one with the people in Thurston County. Check the upcoming events below to plan your week.
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9/7/23
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Driving by the intersection at Black Lake Boulevard and Highway 101 on any day between 9 and 10 a.m. in any season, rain or shine, hot or cold, you’ll very likely see a distinguished-looking, …
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The Who
If you are familiar with Lions Clubs, you probably associate them with white cane days and guide dogs. By now you may have tasted the famous burgers served up from our Burger Den at Lake …
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The Sea Level Rise Collaborative Team is eyeing a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant, potentially providing the region with $15 million to $75 million to bolster …
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord will have day and nighttime mortar, demolitions, and artillery training from Sept. 5 at 8 a.m. to Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m., it said on its social media page .
“Noise …
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An outbreak of avian influenza has broken out of Fort Flagler State Park, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced.
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9/1/23
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Intercity Transit (IT) has announced that its local and Express bus service and Dial-A-Lift will operate weekend-level service on Labor Day, Monday, September 4.
IT also announced that it will …
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9/1/23
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