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WSDOT: 10-mile backups coming to northbound I-5 at Lewis-Thurston county line July 16
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is reminding motorists to plan for another round of long delays on northbound Interstate 5 at the Lewis and Thurston County line.
New work group tasked with finding solutions to curb growing crowds at SEA Airport
TUMWATER, Wash. — The state resumed the task of trying to solve overcrowding issues at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA Airport) on Thursday, July 11 in Tumwater. The new Commercial Aviation Work Group met for the first time, marking what is expected to be a years-long process in looking for solutions at SEA Airport, as well as other possible sites for a new airport.
Judge sets $200K bail for Thurston County man accused of assault; victim in coma
A 27-year-old Olympia man accused of instigating a fight and stomping on a person's head Sunday is being held in the Thurston County jail in lieu of $200,000 bail. Cliver Mesubed Telei attended his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Monday. Olympia police arrested him Sunday night on...
STP bike ride expected to bring 6,000 cyclists to Western Washington's roads
Keep your eyes out for bicyclists this weekend. The annual Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) takes place Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, bringing thousands of
Volunteers serving seniors can be lifelines during Pacific Northwest heat wave
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Every Wednesday Christie Wallace delivers meals to home-bound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels program in Thurston County. But during a heat wave, Wallace can also serve as a lifeline. “Sometimes you can tell if they’re not doing well,” said Wallace. To...
Pawsific NorthWest Cat Café: cats and coffee, what’s not to love?
This week, Trish went to check out the Pawsific NorthWest Cat Cafe, located in Olympia at 3415 Pacific Ave, in the same complex as the Ross Store. This is Thurston County's first and only Cat Cafe. It provides ethically sourced, adoptable kittens and cats from local rescues and shelters. When...
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