The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) announced on Thursday, October 31, that it plans to proceed with the demolition of the vacant General Administration Building on the north …
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A historic tug boat called the Parthia will soon be a roadside display near Olympia Farmers Market.
On November 4, the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association (SSMHA), in partnership with the …
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There’s a risk in leaving tomatoes ripening on the vine in early October when frost might ruin them, but for a trip through Yellowstone National Park, the risk seemed worth taking. And after …
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Experience Olympia & Beyond CEO Annette Pitts updated the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting yesterday that priorities under Thurston County’s tourism-centered Destination …
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There's likely an event coming up to suit anyone's interests -- for the environment, culture, and the arts.
Day of Caring, Friday, September 27, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect to see over 500 …
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9/26/24
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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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Look forward to a weekend full of creative and innovative activities.
Heaven Adores You: A Film Journey Through Elliott Smith's Life, August 22-25, from 4 p.m. Heaven Adores You, an …
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8/22/24
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The annual Olympia Harbor Days (OHD) festival will run from August 30 to September 1, featuring a 150-drone show and tugboat race among its over 300 activities.
The award-winning free festival …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/14/24
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Tumwater Police Department (TPD) and the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) coordinated a stolen vehicle pursuit that led to the arrest of a suspect with multiple felony warrants.
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Friday, April 26, is the final day for online bidders to participate in the Puget Sound Estuarium's Annual Benefit Auction, which started on April 19.
The week-long event will culminate in an …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/25/24
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On Tuesday, April 16, the Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance amending the county code to restructure the Fair Board, a citizen-led group that helps coordinate the county fairgrounds …
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Experience Olympia & Beyond Chief Executive Officer Annette Pitts shared in her report that an estimated 11,081,763 tourists visited Thurston County from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
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Lacey bagged the 2024 Economic Development Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by the Washington Economic Development Association ( WEDA ) for its Lacey Food Truck Depot program.
The …
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Say goodbye to February as March knocks on the door.
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2/29/24
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As winter drags on in the PNW and your medical columnist returns from vacation, I decided to make this week’s health topic just that. I love vacations and as it turns out, they are good for our …
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Many visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations this summer to enter some of the park’s most popular areas.
From May 24 through Labor Day, most visitors entering the …
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by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
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2/5/24
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) updated the public on the Rural Transit Program , with senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka presenting on recent enhancements, including extending service …
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The PARC Foundation of Thurston County , supported by local businesses and nonprofits, will host its first funk festival, Funk OFF!, at the Capitol Theater and Olympia Ballroom in downtown Olympia …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/28/23
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee advised city council on Thursday, December 7, that construction of Kindred Park was complete.
The park is located on Aster Street in The Preserve, a …
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