Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) has announced that after over 38 years of service to the bank, Lori Drummond, president and chief executive officer, will retire from the financial institution on June 30, 2022. OlyFed’s board of directors has selected Joshua Deck, executive vice president and chief operating officer, to succeed Drummond in the top post; however, she will remain … [Read more...] about Oly Fed’s President CEO Lori Drummond to Retire in June 2022
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Elise Landry wins “Chopped Next Gen”
As a contestant and winner on the first season of the Food Network’s show “Chopped Next Gen,” Elise Landry became the chef on everyone’s mind in Olympia almost overnight. Her new restaurant, Chicory, which she co-owns and runs with her husband Adam Wagner, went from just getting open to having to close down online orders to focus on in-restaurant diners in a time when most … [Read more...] about Elise Landry wins “Chopped Next Gen”
A New Home for Holy Lamb Organics
The innovative and sustainable company, Holy Lamb Organics, surprises our community once again with a new location. This time, right in the heart of creative downtown Olympia! Surrounded by international cuisine, historic buildings, breweries, cafes, art stores and other clothing and home goods shops, Holy Lamb Organics fits right in. Since 2017, the previous Olympia … [Read more...] about A New Home for Holy Lamb Organics
4 Trips on 2 Wheels in the Greater Olympia
The weather is now warmer and we are ready to get out of the house and explore the region on two wheels. Imagine the wind in your hair without a care as you explore the flat, paved biking trails and parks in the greater Olympia area. … [Read more...] about 4 Trips on 2 Wheels in the Greater Olympia
Put the right foot forward
Yearning to get outdoors for a short hike? Slip on the flip-flops and head out, right? Wrong, says Dr. Thomas Burghardt, who is an expert in foot and ankle care. He recommends “proper shoes for the environment you’re in.” In May, Dr. Burghardt came to Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates (FASA) at 1901 South Union Avenue from almost two decades at the Tumwater clinic. … [Read more...] about Put the right foot forward