Letter from the Publisher Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide! On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Thurston County. Whether you’re here temporarily or plan to make this a permanent home, we know you’re going to love our region. With our natural beauty, lakes, streams and forested trails, this is the perfect location for outdoor fun. With some of the best … [Read more...] about New Neighbor Guide – Thurston Summer 2022
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Josh Deck New President and CEO at OlyFed
After more than 38 years with OlyFed, Lori Drummond will retire as the bank’s President and CEO on June 30. Promoted from within, like most of the team at OlyFed, Drummond started her career as the bank’s receptionist in 1984 and now leaves a remarkable legacy for the bank to continue to thrive as the go-to financial institution for local families and small businesses. Named … [Read more...] about Josh Deck New President and CEO at OlyFed
Warm-Weather Wellness Tips for Seniors
Warmer weather often awakens a desire to get outside and be active. But seniors who have a higher sensitivity to heat need to use caution when making plans in the sun. Put on Your Walking Shoes Walking is an excellent physical activity. And doing so in a park or forest is a great way to connect with nature. Joining a group can also be an easy way to meet new friends. … [Read more...] about Warm-Weather Wellness Tips for Seniors
Capitol City Honda: Reputation – A Family Tradition
Kelly Levesque, owner of Capitol City Honda, understands better than most what it means to do business in your hometown. According to Kelly, “It means your neighbors are buying from you and it is so important that they walk out of our dealership feeling great about their purchase. Our reputation depends upon it.” At Capitol City Honda, that reputation was earned by Kelly’s … [Read more...] about Capitol City Honda: Reputation – A Family Tradition
SPSCC Health & Wellness Center Now Open!
Back in 2015, a group of student leaders began a journey to explore financing, planning and construction of a student-funded wellness and health space at South Puget Sound Community College. The fruits of that labor were on full display when the official ribbon cutting of the Health & Wellness Center on the SPSCC Olympia campus was held on April 12, 2022. As one of two … [Read more...] about SPSCC Health & Wellness Center Now Open!