Pet lovers across Pierce and Thurston counties are familiar with the locally owned Mud Bay Pet Stores for their all-natural food, toys, and health products for our furry friends. But are you familiar with how it all got started? Back in 1988, Elsa Wulff bought a tiny, struggling farm store known as Kellerman’s Corner in west Olympia on Mud Bay Road on the southern end of the … [Read more...] about Mud Bay Pet Stores
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New Owner of Olympic Landscape
Olympic Landscape has been designing, building and servicing outdoor residential and commercial spaces in the South Sound for more than 40 years. As an expert landscape contractor, the company creates beautiful outdoor living spaces, unique gathering spaces and specially-themed gardens for homes and businesses. Now the new owner and CEO, Joe Areyano, plans to continue that … [Read more...] about New Owner of Olympic Landscape
Throwing Mud Gallery – A Place to Create, Learn and Connect
In January 2011, Mark and Eileen Hudak opened Throwing Mud Gallery in Tacoma’s historic Old Town neighborhood with the hopes of sharing their passion for pottery with the community. Over seven years later, they have a thriving business built on helping people create art and connect with one another. Mark found his passion for pottery in college. In 1977 he moved to Tacoma … [Read more...] about Throwing Mud Gallery – A Place to Create, Learn and Connect
Rock the Foundation
Rock the Foundation is MultiCare Health Foundation’s annual party with a purpose. That purpose is supporting health and healing for South Sound families. This September, partygoers will be swingin’ the night away with a headlining performance from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Event proceeds and fund-a-need donations from Rock the … [Read more...] about Rock the Foundation
Spend the Day in Awe: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Hop aboard a tram and take a narrated tour through forests and meadows teeming with American bison, Roosevelt elk, moose, bighorn sheep and woodland caribou. Stroll along forested and paved pathways past natural exhibits that are home to a grizzly bear, two American black bears, a cougar, Canada lynx, bobcats, wolves and foxes. Marvel at the antics of beavers and other wetland … [Read more...] about Spend the Day in Awe: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park