Thursday, October 1, 2026
|
Joint Animal Services (JAS) introduces five kittens for adoption, each with a personality as unique as its name.
“These charming furballs are ready to steal hearts and find their forever …
more
By P. Jade Asumbrado
|
9/19/24
|
|
Earlier this month Thurston’s Birds described September as the best month for finding unusual birds. It’s peak migration time and sometimes these migrating birds become lost or …
more
|
|
The weekend is a platform for local organizations to share their years of success and for artists to showcase their crafts.
ARTrails of Southwest Washington's Gala Opening …
more
|
|
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) marked National Voter Registration Day on September 17 by emphasizing the importance of voter registration and participation.
The board’s …
more
|
|
In a formal resolution adopted on September 17, the Board of Thurston County Commissioners proclaimed September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.
This annual …
more
By JC Medina
|
9/18/24
|
|
The community is encouraged to visit the Olympia Arts Walk on October 4-5 in the fall to celebrate the arts with street performances, musical entertainment, and the local craft market.
Thousands …
more
|
|
This weekend Trish and Thom went to meet with the staff at Feline Friends and the first thing we noticed as we pulled off of Old Highway 101 at Steamboat Island into their parking lot is the sign …
more
|
|
"Since 2018 and 2019 a lot of people moving into our area who are just now discovering us. We're also seeing a lot of people move into our area from larger cities like Dallas or Seattle, or people who have expectations for cultural and arts and entertainment"...
more
By Lorilyn Lirio
|
9/17/24
|
|
In response to recent disruptions in public meetings, Lacey updated its Advisory Board Handbook to improve public comment procedures and meeting protocols.
The changes, outlined by Lacey …
more
By JC Medina
|
9/17/24
|
|
In Thurston County, Washington, we have a unique non-profit that is dedicated to creating and maintaining safe, healthy, and affordable rental homes for those who need them the most. Since its …
more
|
|
Join the City of Olympia for its second annual Lula Fest at Isthmus Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 3 to 9 p.m.
The family-friendly and free festival celebrates Hispanic …
more
By P. Jade Asumbrado
|
9/17/24
|
|
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a pre-submission conference on Wednesday to discuss plans for the renovation of the city's historic Armory building .
The redevelopment …
more
|
|
The Saints volleyball team kick ed off their preseason preparations for the upcoming Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) by participating in the De Luz Chevrolet Hawaii Fall Volleyball …
more
9/16/24
|
|
By the middle of September, this year’s successes and failures are apparent.
For instance: After all these years of gardening, I still failed to thin the carrots enough, and forgot to …
more
|
|
Vernetta Eichinger believes that taking care of the homeless is not just a job. Seven years ago she founded the Poverty Exed Project, a 501(c) (3) non-profit based in Lacey. And now her Pep-Tacular Discount Store is open to the public...
more
|
|
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, …
more
|
|
Thurston County Chamber's fall event brings together military members and local businesspeople.
There were different competitions like a corn hole tournament, potato-car races and tug-of-war. I can’t attest to the fairness of each event, but I do know that the Olympia Yacht Club is undefeated for all time in the tug-of-war challenge.
more
By Zach Davis-Price
|
9/12/24
|
|
Thurston County has officially declared September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with a focus on reducing suicide through education, advocacy, and community support.
The …
more
By JC Medina
|
9/11/24
|
|
Welcome to Sound Words, my new column focused on the literary world of Thurston County. Taking inspiration from the phrase,“A rising tide lifts all boats,” its focus will be on the …
more
|
|
Alzheimer’s disease is a dreaded word that can evoke the same heart-gripping terror as the word cancer . Alzheimer’s disease is …
more
|