Since 1937, Capital Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has been caring for customers in the South Sound. For three generations, the family-owned business has remained customer-focused and community driven. Today the business is owned and operated by the Schmidtke brothers, Bill, Chuck [...]

Around our region, students, staff, families and alumni will have a new way to wear their school pride with OlyFed’s new Affinity Card Program. These custom designed cards feature the local high schools in Thurston and Mason counties and also include Saint [...]

In May 2026, Intercity Transit will complete the implementation of a system redesign that will increase coverage and frequency throughout Thurston County. “It’s a massive changeover,” says Nick Demerice, Chief Marketing, Communications & Outreach Officer. The planning began after Proposition 1 passed [...]

Looking for a place where you can feel your best, connect with others, and make a real impact in your community? Welcome to the South Sound YMCA – where wellness meets purpose, and everyone belongs. At the Y, we’re all about strengthening [...]

Meet ‘Souperman’ Chris Hyde, Director of the Food Source Foundation Chris Hyde believes that making and sharing food nurtures both body and soul. It is a simple idea with a big impact. A life-changing inspiration activated Hyde’s journey to make soup and [...]

Mary has always enjoyed cooking and her passion has been a huge part of the success at Chefs for Seniors. She was working in the business for two years when she learned that the owner would be retiring and in January 2025 [...]

Saint Martin’s University, through its Washington Vets to Technology (WaV2T) program, is expanding its established Server and Cloud Application career pathway to address the increasing need for Data Center Technicians. This focused adaptation is made possible through a new collaboration with global technology leader [...]

We are pleased to announce that our friends at Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) have announced their expansion into Lewis County with a planned branch in Chehalis set to open later this summer. The branch, which will be located at 535 N. Market [...]

According to Dr. Alison Vega, owner of Complete Hearing & Balance in the Olympia, “Hearing loss can’t be seen, so many healthcare people glance over it and say ‘Oh, you seem just fine’.” But Dr. Vega and her team of audiologists and [...]

The City of Lacey offers a comprehensive variety of classes, camps, tours, and activities that are open to the public. “We have something for everyone,” says Jeannette Seiler, Recreation Supervisor of Lacey Parks Culture & Recreation. From tots to teens to adults, [...]