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Jan 13, 2026

Lacey honors Korean Americans and it's officially time to grab your penguin skating socks. Welcome to another week in wonderfully weird Olympia.

Jan 9, 2026

Tumwater gets new leaders, Ocean Shores preps for seafood madness, and Yelm's coffee scene gets a fresh shot of caffeine...

Jan 6, 2026

Old Time tunes, funky grooves, and a wee bit of Irish luck are headed our way; get ready to mark your 2026 calendars!

Jan 2, 2026

Last weekend for train-themed fun, while WDFW approves more razor clam digs, and the Puget Hounds Flyball Club encourages dog owners to try flyball.

Dec 31, 2025

Local makers find new beginnings, new volunteer opportunities in Lacey, and the state draws firm lines on personalized license plates - boo.

Dec 30, 2025

New downtown Oly restaurant opens NYE, free hikes announced for New Year's Day, and you can finally stop worrying about the pocket gophers...