Earlier this month the South Sound YMCA and North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) kicked off their nineth year of Power Scholars Academy showing that long-lasting community partnerships are critical to the future of high-quality education. Statistics show that kids from low-income families [...]

Shopping at the Olympia Farmers Market can be a great way to get to know your community while supporting your local economy. Open year-round with three distinct operating seasons, it’s a great addition to your weekly shopping routine. The market is open [...]

Pizzeria La Gitana whisks you away to an authentic European dining experience and you don’t have to leave Thurston County. The attention to organic, high-quality ingredients served in a sweetly romantic yet casual setting keeps people coming back for more. With strong [...]

The Merle Norman Day Spa in Lacey is fully engaged in today’s beauty industry. Let go of any preconceived notions you might be carrying. It has been a year since Missi Pacheco purchased the franchise from Madelin White, who is well-known and [...]

Stop in to smell the roses or sniff the snowdrift clematis when you visit The Barn Nursery. This family-owned business, recently purchased by Walrath, cares for your gardening spirit. You’ll find healthy plants of all sorts, as well as what you’ll need [...]

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back LoveOly SummerFest 2024! Presented by MultiCare Capital Medical Center and Providence Swedish, this fun, FREE, three-day street festival is set for June 21, 22 and 23 in Downtown Olympia. Enjoy live music from [...]

Crumbl Cookies with their snappy, pink boxes are coming to Olympia’s westside in May. Franchise co-owners Sebastian Brost and De’Shaun Hollis are completing the final details for the Grand Opening. If you have yet to indulge in a Crumbl, your time has [...]

Get in on the thrill and live action of professional-amateur women’s and men’s soccer. Oly Town Artesians signs talent from across the United States to play in USL (outdoor) soccer and arena (indoor) soccer. “The women’s team this year is filled with [...]

Letter from the Publisher Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide! On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Thurston County. Whether you’re here temporarily or plan to make this a permanent home, we know you’re going to love our region. [...]

MultiCare Health System opened a new 10,000-square-foot neighborhood emergency department in Lacey this past December. The new facility is located at 4312 Pacific Ave SE. MultiCare Emergency Lacey was built in response to the growing need in the community for emergent medical [...]