In Thurston County, a school district can earn a B− and still receive one of the county’s three lowest overall grades from Niche. That’s a good reason to read past the headline—and the letter. Niche’s 2027 Best School Districts in Thurston County listing, its latest available edition, includes seven districts with verifiable overall grades. Those…
If you’ve been hoping to catch comedian Tig Notaro live in Olympia, you might want to make your plans sooner rather than later. The Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian, actress and writer is bringing her Out of Nowhere comedy tour to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts this November, and one of her two scheduled…
A Thurston County patrol deputy has been fired after an internal investigation found the deputy failed to investigate a woman’s report of domestic violence and falsely documented that she had reported no assault or threats, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. The woman disappeared under suspicious circumstances two days after the deputy responded to…
A 5-month-old baby died after a vehicle caught fire outside a home in Tumwater on Tuesday. Deputies and fire personnel responded around 12:10 p.m. to the 300 block of 93rd Avenue SE after receiving a report of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames with an infant still inside in a car seat, according to the…
Washington health officials are urging eligible residents to donate blood as supplies across the Northwest run low during the summer months, when donations typically decline while demand remains high. Blood banks across the region need donations to ensure hospitals have enough blood for trauma patients, surgeries, cancer treatments and other medical emergencies, according to the…
Finding great hidden gem restaurants in Olympia isn’t always about chasing the newest opening or the busiest dining room. Sometimes the best meals come from the places locals quietly recommend to friends—the family-owned taco shop tucked inside a gas station, the food truck with a loyal following, or the neighborhood restaurant you’ve driven past dozens…
What makes a workplace great depends on who you ask. For some employees, it’s pay and benefits. For others, it’s flexibility, supportive management, or simply feeling valued at work. In an era marked by burnout, rising costs, and changing workplace expectations, many workers are placing greater emphasis on culture and work-life balance than ever before….
A 21-year-old man is accused of damaging more than a dozen windows at Washington’s Legislative Building before leading law enforcement on a chase through Olympia early Thursday morning. The incident began around 1:15 a.m. when a Washington State Trooper heard loud noises near the northwest corner of the Legislative Building, which serves as the operational…
If your dream property includes indoor riding arenas, heated tack rooms, sprawling pastures, and enough horse stalls to launch a full equestrian operation, this Olympia estate might be your fantasy come to life. Known as Forest Park Equestrian Center, the 118-acre property is currently listed for $4.2 million and comes with a luxury home, a…
A Thurston County family is sharing the heartbreaking recovery journey of a 12-year-old boy left paralyzed from the neck down after being shot while spending the night at a friend’s house. Myles Beardsley was critically injured on April 4 in Lewis County, Lori Himmelman of Rochester told Puget Press. According to Himmelman, the other teen…
