Serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County Water is a priceless resource. Treating wastewater might not be on the top of your ‘Things to Know About List,’ though Puget Sound area residents are surrounded by its benefit of clean water. Fortunately, LOTT [...]

The joy of reading and its immeasurable benefits drive the mission of the South Sound Reading Foundation. The seemingly simple act of reading to your children 20 minutes a day literally changes the trajectory of their lives. There’s improved brain health, family [...]

Amy Winter, DPM, recently joined the team of Foot and Ankle Specialists at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates. She is a board certified foot surgeon by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS) who specializes in treating foot conditions with a conservative, [...]

Communities & Neighborhoods New to Thurston County? here’s what you need to know living in Thurston County olyfed puts relationships above the bottom line Education enrolling in school in Thurston County Giving Back in Thurston County Giving Back in Thurston County Your [...]

Love and service comes from deep within the spirit of L.J. Cirilo, owner of Cultivating Kindness Landscape & Design. Her business is pleased to invite you to walk through her expanding, outdoor nursery to find the right greenery and flowering plants for [...]

There are so many reasons why Sofie’s hyper-local gelato is a taste sensation. Each small batch is lovingly made with ingredients sourced from the community. Owners Sofie Landis and Chris Proctor unite their culinary and business skills with great attention to detail [...]

We have good news to share! The City of Lacey (City) will receive $1 million in federal funding through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell to complete an upgrade and expansion of the Lacey MakerSpace (LMS). The City [...]

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. [...]

Living in memory care is a phase of life faced by many families. It may be for a spouse, parent or other relative. The Garden Courte Memory Care Community is a full-service facility that understands caring for a loved one is more [...]

“Innovative & Independent, Eye Care is Our Passion” Tumwater Eye Center (TEC) provides 21st century eye care solutions for your entire family. The organization is locally and independently owned and operated by lifelong Washingtonians. Dr. Douglas Jeske and Dr. Devin Finch are [...]