LocalToxic algae blooms detected at Offut Lake, Lake Lawrence, Thurston County warnsThurston County issued health advisories for Offut Lake and Lake Lawrence last week after testing water samples.November 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Flock camera limits, income tax among measures WA lawmakers passed this yearMarch 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM
New Olympia shop sells romance novels, plants and has flower-arranging workshopsMarch 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Flood warnings in Thurston County on Friday as rain, snow falls across regionUpdated March 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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LocalSome Western Washington plants are toxic to pets. Here’s how to keep yours safeMarch 9, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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LocalOlympia shutting down half of Squaxin Park for hazard tree removal ThursdayNovember 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Washington StateNational nonprofit sues to protect Olympic marmots in WA state. Here’s whyOctober 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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OutdoorsApproving Washington Ballot Measure 8201 is a financial no-brainer | OpinionSeptember 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
LocalAir quality alert issued for Mason County as Bear Gulch Fire continues to burnUpdated August 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
LocalPublic advised to avoid McIntosh Lake in Thurston County due to toxic algae bloomUpdated August 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Washington StateBear Gulch fire in Olympic National Forest expands, prompting Level 3 evacuationUpdated August 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
LocalTake a look inside $2.8 million in improvements at Grass Lake Nature Park in OlympiaUpdated July 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Washington StateNisqually warn that Trump’s proposed budget threatens salmon recovery — and treaty rightsJuly 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Washington StateWashington wildfire fighting efforts ‘finally’ get $20 million after delaysUpdated July 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
OutdoorsPedal through Pierce: 5 bike trails to try this summer before the rain returnsUpdated July 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Washington StateMountain lion attacks child on popular trail in Olympic National ParkUpdated July 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
LocalOlympia Oyster Seed Planting Project helps oysters clean south Puget SoundUpdated July 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Local9 Thurston County parks and conservation projects get $7.1 million from WA stateJuly 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
LocalWinner of Olympia’s biggest tree contest was a last-minute entry. Here’s how to see themJuly 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
OutdoorsWildfire forces shutdown of Staircase area of Olympic National Park near Lake CushmanJuly 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
OutdoorsPlan to sell 5.4 million acres of public lands dropped from ‘big beautiful bill’ Senate OK’dJuly 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
LocalUPDATED: Hoping to go swimming? Thurston County warns public to avoid these lakesUpdated June 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
LocalMount Rainier’s glaciers are disappearing. What happens when they’re gone?Updated June 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
OutdoorsHow we experience Mount Rainier is changing. ‘Get while the getting is good.’Updated June 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
OutdoorsLooking for a new biking adventure? Now you can ride the rails along the Chehalis RiverJune 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM