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Here we go again: Plan for possible 10-mile backups on I-5 in South Thurston County
Motorists who travel on Interstate 5 in South Thurston County will again need to plan for overnight work and daytime delays due to roadway repairs, according to the Washington State Department of
'First-of-its-kind' electric vehicle charger pilot program coming to Thurston County
A new electric vehicle charger will be piloted in Tumwater's Pioneer Park. The Tumwater City Council unanimously voted last Tuesday to approve the purchase and installation of the two-port Level-2 charger, which will be off-grid, solar-powered, battery-backed-up, ADA-accessible and free for all to use. This charger is used in California...
Hop On E-bikes To Explore Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater And Scenic Thurston County With Ease
If you have been thinking about bicycling around Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and scenic Thurston County but aren’t sure if you have the stamina, consider hopping on an e-bike. Electric-assisted bikes give riders a battery-powered boost to keep them going if needed. And that option is particularly exciting for mature riders or those with physical challenges who want to continue bicycling outdoors.
Cooling centers offer relief during heat wave in Washington
SEATTLE — Severe weather protocols are in place with cities across Washington activating their emergency resources amid high temperatures. Thurston County declared a four-day, four-night hazardous weather event. Around the region there are cooling shelters available as the temperature could exceed 90-degrees this weekend and into early next week in some places.
Edwards Jones Financial Advisors in Small Town Tenino Launch National Trailblazing Team
They may be in a small town tucked into south Thurston County, but the Edward Jones financial advisors in Tenino are being watched nationally with the launch of their new office team structure, the first of its kind in the Fortune 500 company. The individual offices of Brent Conklin, Chris...
Pick up the print edition of OLY ARTS’ Summer 2024 magazine!
The OLYARTS free print editions’ distribution area has expanded over the last few years to reach Mason, Thurston, Lewis, and Pierce counties — be sure to grab one! See the locations below. The magazine appears in spring before Arts Walk and the Procession of the Species, in summer...
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