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 Neighbors Guide for Thurston County – Summer 2026
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Storm Large Brings Vocals to the Federal Way PAEC
Part of the 2025–2026 PAEC Presents Season, Sponsored by FASTSIGNS Federal Way The Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC) is proud to present Storm Large on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM, as part of the 2025–2026 PAEC Presents season, generously supported by FASTSIGNS Federal Way. This special performance is additionally sponsored by ShowCase … [Read more...] about Storm Large Brings Vocals to the Federal Way PAEC
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents – The Mountaintop
Tacoma Little Theatre continues its 2025-2026 Season with Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop. This production is an intimate reimagining that weaves historical fact with surrealist fantasy to show us Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s final night in Memphis’s Lorraine Motel. After delivering his famous “I've Been to the Mountaintop” speech, an exhausted Dr. Martin … [Read more...] about Tacoma Little Theatre Presents – The Mountaintop
When it comes to health, focus on progress, not perfection
If you want to live a healthier life, you’ve probably heard a lot of advice. Friends, family, social media – everyone has tips. It can feel overwhelming sifting through the amount of information that is out there, but turning to trusted sources is one way to streamline the noise. Enter the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 for Women, a science-backed list of … [Read more...] about When it comes to health, focus on progress, not perfection
Hostess with the Mostest Now on View at the Harbor History Museum
A new exhibition exploring the traditions of hospitality, ingenuity, and community connection recently opened at the Harbor History Museum. Hostess with the Mostest: The Art of Making Much with What’s at Hand draws from a 19th and 20th-century collection of aprons and household items that reflect how local families balanced old-world traditions with the evolving rhythms life in … [Read more...] about Hostess with the Mostest Now on View at the Harbor History Museum