There are plenty of fun things to do in Thurston County for fall. Check out this list of 2026 fall activities near Olympia.

Marshal, a black Labrador retriever, has retired as a Thurston County courthouse dog at an invite-only ceremony on August 13, 2026.

Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington — covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and ...

Gardening is so many things. It can calm you to work in the earth, bring you joy and a sense of accomplishment when that seed or plant you started blooms. It can also be frustrating if you can’t seem ...

The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce has released its third annual Quality of Life Index, offering a detailed look at how residents view life in Thurston County today and their expectations for the ...

The American Diabetes Association — the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes — has renewed and recognized Mason Health’s diabetes education program for another four years, ...

For the Black Hills Youth Baseball 11U All Stars, earning a spot at the Cal Ripken World Series is a dream come true.

The time capsule was initially filled in August 1976. The Makah Tribe donated a sandstone fishnet weight from the Ozette archeological site for the capsule. Photo courtesy : Washington State Archives ...

Our Thurston County Economic Development Council (EDC) operates a center for business and innovation for emerging, small, growing and thriving businesses. Training events, workshops and coaching are ...

All are welcome to join The Olympia Peace Choir. Come sing during the free workshops in August before open rehearsals in ...

Check out the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington's BIG Auction, “An Evening at the Cinema,” on October 2, 2026.