2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (182+ words) Submitted by City of Lacey The City of Lacey's mandatory odd-even watering schedule for yards and outdoor landscapes begins June 1, 2026, aand goes through September 30. The odd-even watering schedule applies to grass, annual and perennial ornamental flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and any…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (431+ words) Submitted by Scarlett Skillman My name is Scarlett Skillman and I am a six grader at Griffin. I have gone to Griffin since Kindergarten. I am also a Girl Scout and I am working on my Silver Award. My proposal…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (201+ words) Survey Reveals Community Perspectives on Local Health Priorities and Challenges Submitted by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Thurston County Public Health & Social Services has released the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA) report, highlighting the issues community members suggest are…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (350+ words) Mike Tice Foundation's summer charity golf event donations serve children and teens in need Barkis says the BGCTC, a recipient of the foundation's donations, is actively engaged with the fundraising dinner auction and golf tourney on July 12-13, 2026, at the Clearwater…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (211+ words) Join us this month as we celebrate America250 at Tumwater's Schmidt House! A large number of local heritage groups are joining us at the Schmidt House with a wealth of displays and hands-on activities, for adults and kids alike! We're especially…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (318+ words) Refreshments will be provided. Attendees may also tour the school, either through guided tours led by Roosevelt Principal Dr. Chisa Marshall or through self-guided exploration. The collection was discovered in 2019 during Roosevelt Elementary's remodel, when 10 boxes of archives were found…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (173+ words) One event on June 8, 2026 at 3: 00 pm Downtown Olympia is at its best when it is connected through mutual support, shared investment, and a commitment to retaining and attracting businesses that strengthen our local economy. Whether navigating an established storefront or…...

3+ day, 10+ min ago  (174+ words) Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington " covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and Rochester. In Tumwater, healthcare employers are continuing to focus on recruiting nurses and allied-health professionals as population growth increases demand for local services....

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (319+ words) Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone, Thurston County's regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place along Olympia's waterfront this June. The Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival experience where fans can…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (188+ words) Phased restoration of in-person support services expected to begin this summer Submitted by Thurston County Thurston County Commissioners announced today that funding resources have been identified and allocated to support the reopening of public-facing counter service within the County Clerk's…...