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In focus: LC Coffee Company's The Creamery holds grand opening in Centralia
The Creamery LC Coffee Company held its grand opening ceremony on Friday afternoon in Centralia. The Creamery is the latest opening by the Lewis County Coffee Company. Read more about the
Attention Brewers: Tumwater Artesian Brewfest Wants You!
Organizers of the annual Tumwater Artesian Brewfest say they have room for more breweries to participate in this year’s festival on Saturday, August 17th. Contact info below. In recent years, some of the region’s largest beer festivals have bowed out, but this festival endures. And why not? Tumwater, WA has a long and proud beer tradition to uphold!
Iconic Mural to be Restored and Rededicated to the Japanese Community
One of Olympia’s most iconic murals, “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa” is soon to be restored and then rededicated to Olympia’s Japanese American community. The restoration work will be completed by local artists in partnership with the Olympia Japanese American Citizens League and Rainbow Community Arts.
Saint Martin’s University Is Selected As A 2024-2025 College Of Distinction
Saint Martin’s University has been selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The University also received College of Distinction awards in nine additional categories: Catholic higher education institutions, Washington State institutions, affordability, career development initiatives, military support and in four top-tier academic programs. These awards reflect the University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an engaged campus community and transformative student outcomes.
Olympia unveils housing plan to address affordability and equity
Olympia City planner Casey Schaufler unveiled a new housing element for the city's comprehensive plan update, which tackles affordability issues and historical racial disparities in housing. At Monday's Olympia Planning Commission meeting, Schaufler outlined strategies to implement House Bill 1220, requiring cities to plan and accommodate housing for all economic...
Professional motocross racing circuit returns to the Pacific Northwest
Motorcycle racing returns to the Pacific Northwest this weekend. The Pro Motocross circuit makes its annual stop in Washougal, Washington on Saturday as part of the Pro Motocross Championship series. The circuit will stop in Clark County’s Washougal MX Park for 43rd running of the Motosport.com Washougal National presented by...
Maximilian Motorsports: Chehalis auto shop a finalist for 'America's Best Restroom'
If nature calls, there are few better places to answer than at Maximilian Motorsports in Chehalis. That’s according to the “America’s Best Restroom” contest, where the
Suspected Madras drug dealer arrested at work; raid on car, home turn up meth, fake Oxycodone pills with fentanyl
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-term drug trafficking investigation led to the arrest of a Madras man working at a retail store late Friday afternoon and a raid on his car and home that turned up a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and fake Oxycodone tablets containing fentanyl, officials said. After several days of surveillance, the The post Suspected Madras drug dealer arrested at work; raid on car, home turn up meth, fake Oxycodone pills with fentanyl appeared first on KTVZ.
Fifth and sixth measles cases confirmed in Marion County
Marion County Public Health officials confirmed two more measles cases in the county Friday afternoon. An adult and a child, both unvaccinated, were diagnosed with the illness. The announcement marked six measles cases in the county since June 17, when officials first reported a confirmed case. Public health officials announced...
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
After fatal drug overdose, Oregon State Hospital resumes limited in-person visits for patients
Oregon State Hospital will resume in-person visits for some patients on Monday after suspending them in May after a patient died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Officials at the state-run psychiatric facility suspended in-person visits between patients and their family and friends so the hospital could retool its visiting policies, with an eye toward preventing visitors from passing drugs or other contraband on to patients. The hospital has nearly 700 patients between its main campus in Salem and a smaller satellite campus in Junction City.
Elden’s Restaurant and Bar opens on Highway 43 in West Linn
When West Linn’s Round Table Pizza closed last year and the building’s owner offered the lease to Selina and Jeremy Klein, the couple did something they’d never done before. The Kleins, who have worked as servers, bartenders, managers and now owners in the restaurant industry for two decades, opened their new restaurant, Elden’s Restaurant and Bar, at the former Round Table location next to Walmart on Highway 43 Wednesday, July 17. ...
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