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The large region is highly residential and has been identified as more prosperous than other parts of the city.

While trying to pass, his car swerved and struck a cable barrier, causing it to roll over.

The wreck closed Yelm Highway Saturday afternoon.

The work begins Monday.

Full-time jobs with cities in Thurston County include caring for animals, environmental services positions and working as a police officer.

The man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Court documents released Friday show the details leading up to the alleged arson of a former mushroom farm in Olympia by a 12-year-old girl on Thursday.

An Illinois man who died Tuesday when he was shot at an Interstate 5 rest stop in Thurston County has been identified. Carl Steven Ekstrom, 62, died at the southbound Maytown Rest Area near

Mayor Cheryl Selby said the crosswalks may be only the second in the nation to depict the colors of the transgender flag.

Lacey City Council and Regional Housing Council member Carolyn Cox announced that the former Days Inn motel is set to welcome additional residents on June 19. Cox shared that the next round of occupants of the shelter would be people from homeless encampments along I-5, particularly Sleater-Kinney Road. "This is...

In a world where precise hand movements are vital to every aspect of our daily lives, injuries or conditions affecting the hands can be devastating. The journey of rehabilitation and recovery is vital to regaining the physical function of our bodies. Occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals engage in meaningful activities or occupations that are essential for daily living. An “occupation” may be play for a child, playing a sport or musical instrument for a young adult, and driving and working for an adult. Along with other rehabilitation experts such as speech and physical therapy, occupational therapists strive to maximize each person’s function while supporting their individual goals.

On 06/01/23 at 3:50 p.m. in the 3900 block of Hogum Bay Rd NE, police arrested Chad M Smith, 38, on suspicion of 1) organized retail theft, 2) theft all other larceny and 3) first-degree trafficking in stolen property. Olympia Police Department. On 06/01/23 at 10:30 p.m. in the 1200...

This summer, the library will offer adults (and adventurous teens) a book bingo challenge!! Read widely, make bingos, and be entered to win prizes from local businesses. The challenge runs from June 1 to August 31 -- plenty of time to game out your strategy. Stop by the Olympia or West Olympia library to pick up your bingo sheet. You can also download and print your own from this event page.

Starting and managing a small business is no easy feat, especially when economic hardships strike. As many small businesses work to recover from the recent pandemic, owners have realized how important it is to build each other up. Flaming Pig BBQ owner Chad Smith has seen what an impact it can make to partner instead of compete, and strives to find new ways to support local businesses and the community at large. From senior nights at high schools to car shows and catered events, Flaming Pig BBQ is always looking for the next opportunity to give back and strengthen the local community.

Puget Sound hospital network Providence Swedish has acquired Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology after the two groups had already been exploring ways to work collaboratively together, according to a

The city has received the application for the healing center, which will provide drug treatment and other health care.

Events happening June 4-11.

When looking at employment patterns, there’s an ideal trifecta: a need within the community, willing jobseekers and the training they need to succeed. Hiring locally has all the benefits of shopping locally. Money stays in the region and families make a living-wage in their chosen hometown. Recently the City of Olympia partnered with the Thurston County Chamber and ANEW to do just that and it’s paying off at Construction Bootcamp.

On 05/31/23 at 1:58 p.m. in the 4100 block of Meridian Rd SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Dominique Faatofutumas Daniel, 25, on suspicion of 1) possession of stolen vehicle, 2) resisting arrest and 3) possession of drug paraphernalia. On 05/31/23 at 6:44 p.m. in the 15000 block of Case Rd SW,...

Writers oppose Taylor Shellfish’s Oakland Bay floating aquaculture permit, call for principled leadership, and rant against America’s gun culture.