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Two 7-Eleven stores in Thurston County recently fell victim to armed robberies, adding to the increasing trend of criminals targeting 24-hour convenience stores in Western Washington. Authorities are currently investigating if the same suspects are behind both incidents that occurred early Tuesday morning in Lacey, a few miles apart from each other.

Death comes for us all, even if we're perpetually guarded by giant wooden bird figurines.   On Wednesday, the City of Chehalis' Development Review Committee will hear a proposed ...

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT   Theft • Just before 8:05 a.m. on June 2, items were reported stolen out of an unlocked car in the 2100 block of Southwest Olympic Drive sometime ...

BONNEY LAKE, Wash. - Washington is still weeks away from the official start of summer, but wildfire season has already arrived in some parts of the state. The National Weather Service reported elevated fire weather conditions, including wind, in east Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties through Monday. Crews with East...

According to court documents released Friday, new details show what lead up to the alleged arson of a former mushroom farm in Lacey by a 12-year-old girl last Thursday. As soon as reports of the fire were first received, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office received a Snapchat photo of the 12-year-old standing inside the office of one of the buildings at the mushroom farm, which was on fire.

Sam Gibboney’s leave took effect June 5 and runs through early July.

Despite summer not yet officially commencing, the South Sound region appears to have entered its wildfire season ahead of schedule. The area's counties face an increased risk of wildfires, resulting from a combination of strong winds and dry conditions. Firefighters in East Pierce County have already tackled a small brush fire, and the danger of more such fires looms.

Who doesn’t love a hot dog? “It’s kind of a funny subject because it’s actually a lot of people’s guilty pleasure that nobody talks about,” says Suz McKinney, who owns Pints Dog House with her husband Scott. They’ve turned that secret, guilty pleasure into a family- and dog-friendly gourmet hot dog establishment in Lacey called Pints Dog House that just opened two months ago.

Springtime smells like lilacs while autumn is rain and pumpkin spice. Some people prefer winter’s sharp pine or the aroma of a crackling fireplace on a snowy day. But summer has the best smell of all: barbecue. On Saturday, July 22, head over to Yelm City Park for the 2023 Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally and enjoy a treat for all your senses…and your stomach. Better yet, sign up to compete for a chance to win prizes, acclaim and the adoration of hungry fans from across western Washington.

Sail into Olympia for some of the best smash burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and tacos around at Halyard’s Cafe. Guided by a combined love of sailing and hearty grub, Rob Bessey and Courtney Sanders opened their unique space amid a quasi-resurgence of Olympia’s historic downtown last summer. Situated...

Two people were taken to area hospitals Saturday afternoon after a car collided with an Intercity Transit bus on Yelm Highway, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. About noon

The work begins Monday.

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

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

Lacey City Council is encouraging community members to join the celebrations commemorating Juneteenth Day. During the public meeting on Thursday, June 1, all the council members joined together to read a two-page proclamation for Juneteenth. “Juneteenth is a day of profound significance celebrating the emancipation of slavery and a day...

Yelm (Wash.) linebacker Brayden Platt talked about his recruitment at the AveryStrong Showcase in Tacoma, Washington.

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.

Events happening June 4-11.