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Your tax dollars at work: Washington State Department of Health routinely tests waters for bacterial contamination. See story for list of locations from which some shellfish are currently unsafe.
Shellfish harvesting reopens in parts of Willapa Bay and some rivers
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 … more
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Outgoing Superintendent of North Thurston Public Schools Dr. Debra Clemens (center) is honored with a Coast Salish Indian blanketing ceremony. River Ridge student Francheska Helton (left) and Native Student Program paraeducator Laura Bowman (right) bestow the blanket. The event happened as part of the NTPS School Board and Nisqually Tribal Council joint meeting.
Nisqually Tribal Council joins with NTPS to celebrate Native education
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 … more
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A window in downtown Centralia, Washington on April 24, 2024.
How Western Washington history explains the rise of hate groups
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 … more
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Special Olympics athletes and local law enforcement officers gathered on June 7, 2024 before the annual Torch Run.
Law Enforcement Torch Run today for Special Olympics Washington
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 … more
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FC Olympia’s USL W head coach Ben Willis will be leaving the Artesians to coach a pro team in the upcoming debut season of the USL Super League
Raphael Cox replaces departing Ben Willis as FC Olympia women’s head coach
FC Olympia announced on its website Wednesday afternoon that they are hiring Raphael Cox as the new head coach of the USL Women’s team of FC Olympia, replacing Ben Willis, who will now be a … more
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FC Olympia’s women’s (pictured here) and men’s teams have had contrasting fortunes at the start of their 2024 USL campaigns.
USL 2024: FC Olympia women continue win streak at road while men suffer losing woes
The FC Olympia women’s side is still undefeated in the USL W League Northwest Division after they did light work in beating Oregon-based Capital FC Atletica in a 7-0 battering at their own … more
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Photo of the Davis-Meeker oak
Tumwater mayor pauses plan to cut down Davis-Meeker Oak, agrees to a new risk assessment
Tumwater's plan to cut down the Davis-Meeker Oak got delayed further after the public and Tumwater City Council successfully convinced the mayor to take another look at the historic 400-year-old … more
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Man lighting a match in the dark
Puget Sound Energy to disconnect residents behind on payments, including vulnerable households 
On May 28, 2024, Washington state’s largest utility Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced a new plan to disconnect residential customers who have past-due gas and electricity bills, as stated in a … more
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Here is the guide of the closure in Boulevard Road with alternate trail access points through Karen Fraser Woodland Trail
Closures on Union Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Olympia starting this week
Contractors will begin pouring new concrete sidewalks and curbs on Boulevard Road near the Union Avenue Pathway and Wheeler Avenue in Olympia starting this week.   The work is related to … more
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Signage advocating saving the tree surrounds the 400-year-old Davis-Meeker Oak Tree on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater.
Judge rules against historic oak
Judge Anne Egeler ruled in Thurston County Superior Court today (Friday, May 31) against a movement to save the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree that Tumwater mayor Debbie Sullivan has vowed to … more
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A bus pulling into the Intercity Transit bus stop in Olympia
Intercity Transit ending rider alerts on social media 
Starting Monday, June 17, Intercity Transit will cease posting rider alerts on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).    This decision comes in response to changes in the algorithms of … more
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This woman, who granted permission for this photograph, contends that the water cannon on the fire truck knocked down her and her tent and destroyed some of her belongings.
Car fire in The Jungle pits homeless residents against firefighters
On April 24 the Olympia Fire Department responded to a car fire in The Jungle, the homeless encampment located near the 3200 block of Martin Way East.   As KOMO News reported on May 23, … more
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Estuarium Drag Benefit Show: Walk the Plank: Drag on the Salish Sea
Puget Sound Estuarium to celebrate Pride Month with events for all ages
In celebration of Pride Month, the Puget Sound Estuarium is hosting a series of events to recognize diversity through visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM, as well as educate the community … more
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Detour routes have been established for both southbound and northbound travelers, with clear signage and reader boards to guide motorists because of the temporary closure of Waddell Creek Road SW, from 90th Lane SW to 86th Lane SW, starting June 3 and continuing until June 30, according to Thurston County Public Works.
Temporary Road Closure on Waddell Creek Road SW on June 3 to 30 
There will be a temporary closure of Waddell Creek Road SW, from 90th Lane SW to 86th Lane SW, starting June 3 and continuing until June 30, according to Thurston County Public Works.   The … more
Annette Sloan, Chantel and Matt Wagner with their service pony Apollo
Music for a Cause on Memorial Day Weekend highlights and photos
Change the Narrative WA hosted the Music For a Cause music festival in Huntamer Park in Lacey WA on May 25, 2024.  This was their 2nd event during the Memorial Weekend.  There were … more
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Nervous veteran talking loudly to psychiatrist during therapeutical videoconference via laptop computer
More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention
Although service members know they may lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they may not expect to lose their lives – or those they love – to suicide. April Smith , Auburn University Although service … more
A soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment adjusts the campaign streamers on the regimental flag prior to a Memorial Day Remembrance at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord honors its fallen soldiers 
The English philosopher G.K. Chesterton once pointed out that courage is an apparent oxymoron, that it means “to live taking the form of a readiness to die.”   This sense of … more
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Spongy moth catepillar on leaf
State plans aerial spraying in Thurston County to kill tree-destroying spongy moth
When the invasive spongy moth is in its caterpillar phase, it isn’t a picky eater. That’s part of the reason the bugs are so destructive. “They eat between [300] and 500 different types of plants,” said Karla Salp, a spokesperson for the Washington Department of Agriculture. more
Dave – One piece of the puzzle that is homelessness 
As I was walking down Washington Street NE last Friday morning, a homeless man standing in the shadows of the alley next to SK Market hailed me.  “How ya doin’.  “I … more
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Wildfire sweeping across prairie grass, a firefighter is shown close to the fire.
Wildfire season: Puget Sound Energy seeks to prepares customers with open-house events
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) invites its customers to join them in the open house events that run until June 21. Thurston County residents can go in person to the open house for the West Thurston … more
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