West Olympia retailer will close this month, and shoutouts for 2 local food trucks
The sportswear clothier Eddie Bauer will close its west Olympia store at the end of the month, according to a sign posted outside that location. The last day to shop is July 29, the store says.
Eddie Bauer is at Capital Mall, but it’s outside the main mall in an area called The Promenade. Other stores in the area include T.J. Maxx.
The Olympian has reached out to Eddie Bauer for more information about the closure. The store is at 2525 Fourth Ave. W. #105 in Olympia.
Shoutout for food trucks
Two food trucks have received some love on the Best of Olympia Facebook page. They are Broke Da Mouth, which serves a Hawaiian plate lunch, and Buns of Glory Mobile Grill, which sells burgers.
Some comments about both businesses:
▪ Broke Da Mouth: “If you haven’t had a chance to try this Hawaiian food truck out yet, do yourself a favor and change that! They’re located on Lacey Blvd. and open Wednesday-Friday, probably my favorite Hawaiian food in the area. Spam musubi is solid and kalua with cabbage is delicious.”
▪ Buns of Glory: “Hands down, 11 out of 10, the best burger we have ever had — ever. The local, never-frozen meat has a seasoning unlike any burger we’ve ever had (totally to die for), paired with fresh veggies and amazing buns. All of it is perfectly fresh and perfectly melds together with the ooey-gooey melted cheese.”
Where can you find these trucks?
Broke Da Mouth is at the Lacey depot, 5700 Lacey Blvd. SE. The business is open noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, according to Instagram.
Buns of Glory is at 2915 Yelm Highway SE. For the week of July 7, they are closed for a private event on Friday, but reopen 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, according to Instagram.
Olympia farmer receives grant
Olympia farmer Sarah Cordova has received a $1,000 grant for her business Buzzing Hills Farm, Tractor Supply Co. announced in a news release.
Tractor Supply Company and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation have donated $100,000 to the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Fellowship Fund, which awards grants to veteran farmers to purchase items for their businesses, the news release says.
Cordova served in the Marines for five years before starting the farm.
Buzzing Hills Farm produces and sells raw honey, hive products and handmade soap, according to its website.
Thurston remodelers win awards
First Finishers LLC in Yelm and Family Man Remodeling in Olympia have won Excellence in Remodeling awards, the Building Industry Association of Washington announced.
First Finishers won in the following categories:
▪ Kitchen under $45,000.
▪ Kitchen in the range of $45,001–$75,000.
▪ Entire house over $600,001.
Family Man Remodeling’s win was for outdoor living over $100,001.
More crisis care beds coming
A new 16-bed behavior health facility is coming to Thurston County, largely because of a $4.95 million grant from the state Department of Commerce, the agency announced.
“These facilities serve a critical role in assisting people experiencing a behavioral health crisis,” a news release reads. “They provide an alternative to jails and emergency rooms with access to counseling, medication, peer support and other resources.”
ConnectionsWA, the operator of the 16-bed facility, is affiliated with Arizona-based Connections Health Solutions.
“We’re honored to receive this grant and continue to work with the Department of Commerce and our partners in the Thurston-Mason region to build a more compassionate, effective response to behavioral health emergencies,” said Colin LeClair, CEO of Connections Health Solutions, in a statement. “With this support, our community is one step closer to having a dedicated, safe place to go during a behavioral health emergency.”
Site selection will take place later this year and construction is expected to begin in 2026.
This category of grant goes through a competitive process undertaken by Commerce, the Washington State Health Care Authority, Department of Social and Health Services and Department of Health, according to the release.
Projects must maintain the facility for the intended use for at least 10 years, the release reads.
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If you know of a retailer, restaurant, coffee shop or other business that is opening, closing, expanding, remodeling, or changing its focus, send an email to reporter Rolf Boone at rboone@theolympian.com.
This story was originally published July 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
