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

The days are getting longer and the daffodils are about to bloom, which means it’s time to think about summer camps! Don’t let your child be bored in front of a screen after school’s out. Instead, ...

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

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

Our Thurston County Economic Development Council (EDC) operates a center for business and innovation for emerging, small, ...

Saint Martin's University is honored to announce that it has once again been named the Gold winner in the Higher Education category in the 2026 Best of South Sound awards.

In Olympia, city planners and council members are evaluating incentive programs and zoning changes intended to encourage affordable housing development along key transit corridors near downtown.

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

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, ...

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

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 ...