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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and high winds, creating the chance for fires to spread out of control.
Thurston County is already under a …
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By Sage Hamilton
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7/16/24
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The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has announced road closures and traffic advisor ies for th is week’s Capital Lakefair .
The fair kicks off this …
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Last year, FC Olympia women’s team ended their maiden season in a 1-0 semifinal defeat against California Storm at Davis Legacy Field in San Francisco. This season, they returned to the same …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/16/24
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OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Thurston County Director of Emergency Services, Department of Natural Resources, and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency …
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The Washington State Arts Commission has recertified Olympia's Creative District, marking the city's commitment to further support the local creative community in the next five years.
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The 2024 Summer Outreach Event bridges the gaps between services which are available to the less fortunate of the community.
“Holding the se event s (there is a Winter Outreach …
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The 2024 Capital Lakefair will be held next week from July 17-21 at Heritage Park. It features a parade, main stage entertainment, non-profit food vendors, arts and crafts, a car show , and fireworks …
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It took an extra 30 minutes of action, but FC Olympia secured its ticket to its first appearance in the USL W League Western Conference Final after surviving a grueling battle against Oakland Soul, …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/8/24
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A newly formed circus company, Shoestring Circus , just made its Olympia premiere last week. The show opened to a full house, followed by five more shows , three selling out.
Four circus …
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On Thursday, July 4 , Tumwater’s annual Independence Day Parade will result in several road closures and restricted access along the parade route from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/3/24
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The east side of Parkside Drive SE, along Rainier Vista Park from 45th Avenue to the southern boundary of the park, will be temporarily designated as a fire lane and closed to parking on July …
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7/1/24
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Motorists are advised of lane reductions on Tumwater’s Crosby Boulevard SW and Mottman Road SW, and Waddell Creek Road SW outside the city will be closed and detoured.
Waddell Creek …
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6/28/24
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A nother week of USL action in Thurston County . While the USL Artesians women’s team has a week’s break from action after their scintillating win over United PDX FC, FC Olympia’s …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/28/24
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Joint Animal Services (JAS) is at full capacity , with its kennels filled with lovable dogs in need of homes.
JAS is reaching out to the community, urging “furparents” to …
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It’s no secret that opioids -- fentanyl in particular -- have blazed a path of addiction and death across this nation, and the state of Washington is no exception. As a locally produced …
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This summer, the Puget Sound Estuarium invites you to discover the rich marine life in Puget Sound with the Meet the Beach program.
Offered for free throughout the season, these …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/14/24
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has reopened several areas in Willapa Bay for commercial shellfish harvesting.
Nahcotta, Cedar River, North River, Nemah River, and …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/13/24
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The combined North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors and the Nisqually Tribal Council joint meeting focused on celebrating ways the school district and the tribe work in partnership with new …
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It wasn’t immediately clear who challenged whom to a push-up contest at the Lewis County Pride festival in Centralia last June — the white supremacist or the Pride celebrant. It was a …
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Olympia police officers and Thurston County Sheriff's deputies once again teamed up for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics today.
It's a fundraising event for Special Olympics …
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Submitted by Lucy Hannigan-Ewing of Olympia
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6/7/24
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