Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The Saint Martin’s University Official Athletics website confirmed on Friday (Sept. 7) that their s tandout guard Tyke T hompson has inked a professional contract overseas, suiti ng up for …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/12/24
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The third annual Tumwater Falls Fest will open on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls.
The festival features local musicians, artists, …
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The Olympia Sea Level Rise Collaborative Executive Committee has approved a two-year work plan and budget to advance six key initiatives prioritizing strategies and investment for best responding to …
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Thurston County has officially declared September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with a focus on reducing suicide through education, advocacy, and community support.
The …
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By JC Medina
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9/11/24
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Supporters of the Davis Meeker Gary Oak tree along Old Highway99 may further delay Tumwater’s plan to cut down the historic tree after a partial win at a court hearing on Friday, Sept. 6. …
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Thurston County’s Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) reported to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) about the Thurston 2045 periodic update to the comprehensive plan . …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/10/24
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Construction of Lacey’s Marvin Road Corridor Improvement Project began on Monday, Sept . 9, and will continue through the summer of 2025.
The initial phase of the project will be …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/10/24
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This year’s Thurston County Fair wa s “ a great success , ” Fair and Event Center Manager Thomasina Cooper reported to the Board of County Commissioners ( BoCC ) on Wednesday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/9/24
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"What the Constitution Means to Me" performances to include reception for students, parents, and teachers participating in competition.
Harlequin Production s (HQP) will be putting on performances of Heidi Schreck’s play, What the Constitution Means to Me, and offering a constitution-based competition for high schoolers …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has confirmed in a statement the ongoing investigation into Commissioner Emily Clouse and her suspension from external advisory boards and …
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Thurston County’s Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) will hold a no-cost immunization clinic at Grand Mound Elementary School on Friday, Sept . 13 , from 5 to 7 p.m.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/9/24
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The Evergreen State College men’s soccer team lost all three of its preseason matches this fall season. A resolute Pacific University spoiled the Geoducks’ best chance of a positive …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/9/24
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The Puget Sound Estuarium is featuring various kid-friendly activities this September, from educational to sensory ones.
The regular Pier Peer returns on September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/9/24
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School District, Chamber of Commerce collaboration provides visitor services, retail, and work-based learning
The Tumwater Retail and Tourism Visitors Center had its grand opening on Tuesday, September 3.
Located at 5304 Littlerock Road, the center will aim to provide hospitality and …
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During its September 3 meeting, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed September 11 as a First Responders Day in Thurston County.
The proclamation honored …
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Invasive European green crabs have likely found a lasting home in Washington’s coastal waters and parts of Puget Sound.
The question now is whether the state can pinch down hard enough on …
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Large On-site Sewage Systems (LOSS) could provide a medium-cost, long-term alternative to centralized sewage plants.
Thurston County is set to conceptualize plans to construct alternative and cheaper wastewater solutions within the City of Rainier and Rochester.
Thurston County’s Community …
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Olympia is seeking public input to officially name three park properties – the Olympia Armory, Yelm Highway Community, and Kaiser Woods Park.
The city will be collecting name …
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South Sound YMCA (Y) aims to strengthen communities through gardening, with its free and open-to-all events this September to December.
The Y partnered with GRuB (Garden-Raised …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/5/24
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After kicking off their fall season two weeks ago, the men’s and women’s soccer teams at The Evergreen State College have gotten off to a sluggish start in improving their performances on the pitch ...
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By Vince Zafra
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9/5/24
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