Friday, October 2, 2026
|
William Waldorf Astor (1848-1919) was a crazy rich gardener – or, more accurately, a crazy rich man who paid other people to garden.
He was the scion of a family that took root in 18 th …
more
|
|
Thurston County’s Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) will hold its annual Point in Time Count (PIT) Annual Homeless Census from starting Thursday, January 25.
This census will gather …
more
|
|
North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Director of Early Learning Dr. Dianne Heckman reported expanding the district’s early learning program after results showed improved performance in pupils.
…
more
By Danny Stusser and P. Jade Asumbrado
|
1/11/24
|
|
There are still a lot of local events in January waiting to be unveiled.
more
1/11/24
|
|
The newly expanded five-member Port of Olympia Commission deferred the election of its new officers until its next regular meeting on January 22.
The commission was scheduled to vote on its new …
more
|
|
The Lacey Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying and locating two individuals involved in a robbery on an Intercity Transit bus near 600 Sleater Kinney Rd SE.
The …
more
|
|
Some 120 parents, teachers and students met at Madison Elementary School on Friday, January 5to show solidarity against its closure and learn of plans to organize against the district’s plan to …
more
|
|
A proclamation, signed by Mayor Andy Ryder on Tuesday, January 2, encouraged the community members to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision to continue advancing justice and equality.
…
more
|
|
To foster a supportive community for parents navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants, the Thurston County Maternal Childhood Health program has announced regular …
more
By Darlanne Cruz
|
1/8/24
|
|
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and a Special Weather Alert for landslide risks were issued for parts of western Washington today.
Wind Advisory
A Wind Advisory is in …
more
1/8/24
|
|
It’s hard to enjoy winter, especially when it’s damp and dreary for days on end. Northwest natives often take pride in our purported fondness for this season, but right now many of us are …
more
|
|
Olympia has announced openings for two positions in its Climate Program.
Climate Resilience Coordinator
The ideal candidate for this role will possess a diverse skill set including …
more
|
|
The single best Puget Sound birding area, in my view, is the Skagit Flats, located west of I-5 north of Everett. And the single best time to go there is now, in winter. That’s because this …
more
|
|
The new year’s fun is on. Make sure to tag your family and friends for the following local events.
more
1/4/24
|
|
Providence St. Peter Hospital recently announced its first baby delivered for the year.
Freya Jeanne Meisling was born 48 minutes into the new year at seven pounds, 14 ounces, and 19 inches …
more
By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
|
1/2/24
|
|
Have you ever wondered if you lived within the boundaries of a neighborhood association in the city of Olympia?
Lots of people don’t realize they are within the boundaries of an RNA …
more
|
|
West Olympia-based yoga studio True Self Yoga has acquired a new property to house its new instructor training facility.
True Self Yoga, located in Westmoor Court along Black Lake …
more
By Jerome Tuaño
|
1/2/24
|
|
The lobby for Animal Services for Thurston County will be closed from January 8 to January 31 due to the construction and replacement of dog adoption kennels, the service shared in a public service …
more
1/2/24
|
|
Tumwater is warning commuters passing the I-5 that the northbound on-ramp at Exit 102 from westbound Trosper Road SW will be closed today until April 1. The closure is for the construction of the …
more
|
|
The Governor’s Mansion, located to the west of the Capitol Building, will celebrate the 115th anniversary of its first housewarming events.
The mansion was completed in December 1908 and …
more
|