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Nominees for Thurston County Tourism Awards Announced

The Olympia region’s visitor’s bureau has announced the nominees for its Thurston County Tourism awards.

Thurston County Board of Commissioners Names New HR Department Director

Yelm Residents Invited to Attend Free Personal Financial Management Course

Learn tips to improve your personal financial management at a free financial literacy class hosted by Yelm's partnership with Enterprise for Equity.

Cancer Rehabilitation Program Comes to Tacoma, Puyallup

Two of Northwest Medical Specialities’ locations will have the ReVital cancer rehabilitation program.

Washington State Ferries Announce Sustainability Action Plan

In celebration of Earth Day, WSF announced the launch of a two-year Sustainability Action Plan, which includes initiatives to protect orca whales, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, reduce waste, and more.  

Legislation Increasing Penalties for Wage Theft Passes State Legislature

A bill that would increase penalties for employers engaged in wage theft passed the state Legislature last week.

Thurston County Commissioners to Hold Board Meeting in Rochester

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners is holding its weekly board meeting in Rochester next week.

McMenamins Giveaway Winner!

One lucky winner of two exclusive McMenamins tickets.

Olympia Clinic Tackling Opioid and Homelessness Crisis Treats Its 200th Patient

An Olympia clinic that helps people struggling with opioid addiction and homelessness saw a major milestone last week and may reach capacity soon.

Smartphone App Helps Identify Internet Gaps in Kitsap, Other Rural Counties

Just by downloading a smartphone app, you could help extend broadband infrastructure to rural counties.