Port of Olympia relaunches Swantown Marina Boatswap & Chowder Challenge

posted 05:05 PM 05/16
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The chowder is back on the stove.

After a five-year hiatus, the Swantown Marina Boatswap & Chowder Challenge returns to Olympia on Saturday.

A dozen local restaurants will present their variations of the classic seafood soup alongside sales of boats and marine gear.

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Talent show, aliens invade 26th year of Lacey Spring Fun Fair

posted 09:40 PM 05/17

The streets of Lacey will be invaded by hundreds of creatures from outer space, a handful of talent show contestants, and classic cars for the 26th annual Lacey Spring Fun Fair on Saturday and Sunday. Find the fun at the Saint Martin's University campus.

Harlequin's ‘Gloucester Blue’ takes wry look at the 1 percent

posted 02:16 AM 05/11

“Gloucester Blue” — the latest Israel Horovitz play to find its way to Harlequin Productions’ stage — tells the story of a wealthy couple converting a former fish-packing plant into a vacation home.

Capital Playhouse offers up frothy 'Legally Blonde' as spring entertainment

posted 08:06 AM 05/10

In its opening weekend at Capital Playhouse is “Legally Blonde,” a high-energy musical based on the 2001 Reese Witherspoon movie about a sorority girl who proves to have more substance than anyone expected.

Ballet Northwest marks 40th year with new version of 'Sleeping Beauty'

posted 08:08 AM 05/10

Ballet Northwest’s spring production, “Sleeping Beauty,” marks more than one milestone for the company.

Philippine island offers a bit of everything: Beaches, culture and exotic cuisine

posted 01:39 AM 05/05

If you’re looking for a tropical adventure to add to your bucket list, a trip to the island of Negros in the Philippines might be just the ticket.

Blast zone still main attraction as Mount St. Helens center reopens

posted 01:40 AM 05/05

The view of Mount St. Helens from Johnston Ridge Observatory will be as spectacular as ever when the center opens this weekend.

Rose City's big, blooming bounty

posted 11:31 AM 05/03

Rose City’s big, blooming bounty Portland’s location at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers and a good 100 miles south of Puget Sound gives it a leg up on the growing season. Naturally, it’s a gardener’s paradise.

Portland Saturday Market celebrates 40 years

posted 05:24 PM 05/02

At half-past-nine on a Saturday morning at Portland’s Waterfront Park, Gary Spehar is just one of the hundreds of artisans setting up booths. He arranges tables, sets out his elaborately swirled wire jewelry and chats with customers. But Spehar’s not just any vendor at the Portland Saturday Market – he’s one of the few that have been selling there since the market began 40 years ago, from early nomadic days to the recent riverfront location.

Savor flavors at Portland food carts

posted 05:35 PM 05/02

Circling an entire city block at Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street in downtown Portland is an outdoor food court like none other. About 60 tiny restaurants are scrunched together, offering diners four styles of falafel, Thai street food, fried Scottish fish, pierogi and dumplings.