Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington — covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and ...

For over five decades, if you wanted the largest selection of spices, herbs, teas, etc., you went to Buck’s Spices in Olympia. Now, this local institution is sadly shutting its brick-and-mortar ...

It takes a village. Nowadays, villages are spread apart or not so easy to see or access. The Olympia Area Village has been evolving over the past four years, bringing people together – especially ...

Make your list, check it twice, and then shop locally owned and made by heading to our many holiday markets and bazaars in Thurston County! You will find well-made and unique gifts for everyone your ...

Amelia Mott is a corps officer/administrator for The Salvation Army in Thurston County. Her life of public service is a passion, she says.

Nursing home behavior changes may point to medical needs or care concerns. See what patterns families should ask about and ...

Little Creek Casino Resort welcomes November with holiday events, new family entertainment, live comedy, Seahawks festivities ...

Twin Gates Barbecue Tenino traces the 1926 roadside stop, first aid station and community gathering place west of town near ...

Families often know what is normal for their loved one and may be among the first to notice meaningful changes in mood, personality or behavior. Photo credit: Alican Lazutti from iStock Families often ...

So far in 2026, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division updated more than 58,000 voter registration records for the ...