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

The last thing your yard needs is a swimming-pool-sized mud puddle created by a leaking underground sprinkler or irrigation system component. At Boggs Inspection Services, they can make sure ...

As part of efforts to restore the Deschutes Estuary, water levels in Capitol Lake will be drawn down in late July 2026. Starting on July 19, the water gate on the 5th Avenue Dam will be opened, ...

Parfait Bassalé helps people learn to befriend and cultivate belonging in his new book, “The Way of Befriending – ...

In Olympia, police are investigating multiple vehicle break-ins reported at a city park on Sunday after staff and visitors found forced entry and missing items. Officers were canvassing the area for ...

Honey bees are the backbone of our global food supply. The Urban Evergreen Bee Sanctuary, a nonprofit founded by Heather Wood, offers education, community enrichment opportunities, and cooperative ...

After 38 years in the YMCA movement, and a decade leading the South Sound YMCA, President & CEO Kyle Cronk will retire on December 31, 2026. The YMCA Board of Trustees will launch a nationwide search ...

In Lacey, Fire District 3 officials have launched a campaign seeking voter approval of a $98.3 million bond measure, saying population growth and a rising number of emergency calls have strained ...

Thurston County business partners own both of the combined sandwich and ice cream shops, which are two of just six in the country. Locally owned and operated by Thurston County residents Adam Teske ...

According to the Thurston Regional Planning Council’s 2024 report, there are around 1,636 students in Thurston County that are currently experiencing homelessness. This number is a significant ...