Thurston County is centrally located to some of the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Any day of the week, you can embark on a new adventure. Visit spectacular mountains, like Mount Rainier, one of the most glaciated mountain peaks in [...]

We can all agree on the qualities for the ideal dental provider: round-the-clock service, free consultations, same-day appointments, entire-family bookings, empathetic service and affordable care. It’s nearly impossible to find a full combination of such attributes. But then there’s Light Dental Studios. [...]

Keeping up with Gig Harbor’s significant growth in recent years is an expanding culinary scene catering to both new residents and visitors. Create your own movable feast with this guide for stops around the Harbor and a short drive to Uptown. Appetizers [...]

Holy Lamb Organics has been making natural bedding products locally by hand in the small town of Oakville, Washington for 24 years. The South Sound community can access a “touch and feel” experience in Olympia. The company’s retail showrooms are the only [...]

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 [...]