Kathryn Millhorn

Many of us have strummed a ukulele at one time or other, but in the skilled hands of Jake Shimabukuro, it takes on a whole new life and virtuoso sound. On Friday, November 15, 2024, kick off your holiday season with a virtual trip to the land of sand, surf and sea when Jake Shimabukuro takes center stage at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Olympia. His "Holidays in Hawai’i" show celebrates joy, warmth and the infectious charm of his signature instrument.

In Washington State alone, nearly 20% of the population – approximately 1.5 million people – rely on Medicare as part or all of their medical insurance.

Buying or selling a home requires more than just background information or Yelp ratings. Choosing a real estate broker to handle what is perhaps the biggest purchase or sale of your life means getting to know them personally and understanding that they have your best interest at heart. Garrett Lafferty of John L. Scott Real Estate believes in going above and beyond to exceed expectations from the start.

For many folks, November equals Thanksgiving. But it’s also a time to honor the tireless, hardworking, inspired and inspirational entrepreneurs around us with Entrepreneurship Month. Locally, there are many civic organizations dedicated to entrepreneurial success. The Thurston Economic Development Council

Daylight saving time means darker afternoons and get-togethers fill your calendar from now until New Years. You’ve got feasts to cook, gifts to order, cookies to burn off at the gym, recitals to attend and – on top of all that – pesky things like work, school and chores. But don’t let winterizing your house slip by the wayside. Even without scarily motivational terms like “bomb cyclone” and “atmospheric river,” our homes need a little cold weather TLC every year. Dwayne Boggs, President and CEO of Boggs Inspection Services, has some helpful tips and tricks that’ll keep you warm and dry until the sun returns.

The holiday season is all about traditions and making memories. This year elevate your traditions and get your tickets to “ A Magical Cirque Christmas ” at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 3 and 7 p.m. for a fresh, new, amazing night to remember.

National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita followed in Marco Polo’s footsteps and documented the amazing sights still present along the way. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, he presents "East Meets West: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo” at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita followed in Marco Polo's footsteps and documented the amazing sights still present along the way. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, he presents "East Meets West: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo" at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

Orthopaedic trauma primarily deals with complex fractures or fractures with complications. Treatment is done in the ER setting, often following an accident or severe injury. Photo courtesy: Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

The Port Peninsula Integrated Master Plan will be finalized in 2025 and then officials will take bids for new tenants of the stilt-legged radio building. Photo courtesy: Port of Olympia