Since 1955, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has played a critical role in pediatric care in our region. The new hospital campus will open in the coming weeks and it won’t just mark the debut of a state‑of‑the‑art medical facility that costs $479 million, it signals a renewed promise to the region’s youngest patients and their families. Rising on the MultiCare campus, the new … [Read more...] about Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital: A New Era of Care Rises in Tacoma
Best of 2026
All Kids Win Fuels Success with Food for Students
All Kids Win continues to provide bags of food for area students without adequate nutrition over the weekends. Over 1,100 youth across Thurston County receive this help each week. Delivery is made to 49 schools. The 501(c)(3) strives to support youth to better be able to focus on school and ultimately to graduate. Volunteers are integral to every aspect of All Kids Win. … [Read more...] about All Kids Win Fuels Success with Food for Students
Capitol City Honda: 55 Years of Award-Winning Service
“We work hard to earn satisfied customers,” says Dale Cooper, Fixed Ops Director at Capitol City Honda. “We are about the people – the community, our customers, and the people who work here.” Cooper has been part of the team for the past 20 years. “I love it here,” he adds. Capitol City Honda has been a family-owned dealership since it was opened by Ed McCarroll in 1971. His … [Read more...] about Capitol City Honda: 55 Years of Award-Winning Service
A New Location for Red Lantern Asian Fusion
When Red Lantern Asian Fusion unlocked the doors to its Olympia location on December 6, 2025, it wasn’t just the opening of a second restaurant — it was the continuation of a family story that began years earlier in Yelm. What started as a small, community-rooted eatery has grown into a regional favorite, and the move into downtown Olympia marks a milestone the family behind … [Read more...] about A New Location for Red Lantern Asian Fusion
Capital Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric: Proudly Delivering Comfort to Its Customers
Since 1937, Capital Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has been caring for customers in the South Sound. For three generations, the family-owned business has remained customer-focused and community driven. Today the business is owned and operated by the Schmidtke brothers, Bill, Chuck and Dean. The company was formed by their grandfather, Bill Schmidtke, who started … [Read more...] about Capital Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric: Proudly Delivering Comfort to Its Customers