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 [...]

It’s within your grasp to have a holiday season that’s amazingly satisfying without causing unneeded stress, sugar overdoses and budget breakers. Really?! Yes. Consider these suggestions: Be Flexible Suddenly are there more children or friends for dinner than you planned for? Order [...]

Communities & Neighborhoods new to thurston county? here’s what you need to know living in thurston county new leader at olyfed Education enrolling in school in thurston county Giving Back in Thurston County giving back in thurston county Your Home community spotlight: [...]

The winner of the 2022 Washington Center Anacker Scholarship for the Arts is Camille McLean. Camille is graduating from Olympia High School where she has served as concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra. She has also been involved in Student Orchestras of Greater [...]

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. [...]

After more than 38 years with OlyFed, Lori Drummond will retire as the bank’s President and CEO on June 30. Promoted from within, like most of the team at OlyFed, Drummond started her career as the bank’s receptionist in 1984 and now [...]

Warmer weather often awakens a desire to get outside and be active. But seniors who have a higher sensitivity to heat need to use caution when making plans in the sun. Put on Your Walking Shoes Walking is an excellent physical activity. [...]