One hundred years ago, the then-called Olympia Golf & Country Club opened the first golf course built on the shores of Puget ...

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

The South Sound BBQ Festival, hosted by the Lacey South Sound Chamber, returns July 10–11, 2026, with more family fun than ...

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

For over five decades, if you wanted the largest selection of spices, herbs, teas, etc., you went to Buck’s Spices in Olympia. Now, this local institution is sadly shutting its brick-and-mortar ...

Even if you stay fit, healthy and active, injuries happen. And sometimes, the wear-and-tear of small issues and accidents can snowball into larger consequences, especially as we age. In December 2025, ...

It can be tricky finding things to keep the whole family cool and entertained during the dog days of summer. Especially if ...

Thurston County Officials approved a temporary ban on residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County. The ban begins Wednesday, July 8 and ...

The United States celebrated its 200th birthday in 1976. Communities across the nation, including those in Thurston County, ...

You've probably heard it yourself, or know someone who has. The x-ray goes up on the screen, the doctor points to the joint, ...