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

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.

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, ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Habitat Gala will bring community members together at Port Plaza to raise awareness about the need for affordable homeownership in the South Sound. This waterside, sea-themed evening features ...

Tender Velvet Rebel Oven opened in the 222 Market building on Capitol Way in November. Its menu offers a luxurious spin on baked goods, especially sweets like cakes and cupcakes, but also savory ...