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Here you can find local events and real estate trends in the Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey and greater Thurston County, WA areas.
If you are considering a move to the Olympia area or to Washington State, here are a few of the new laws effective January 1, 2023 that could impact you. Minimum Wage Increase Washington now has the highest state minimum wage in the United States of $15.74 an hour. In 2022, the minimum wage was …
About sixty miles south of Seattle, Olympia is a small town that packs a lot of amenities and activities in a small footprint. And there are just more than five great things about living here. Olympia has a beautiful nature scene with parks and trails, beaches, lots of trees, and views of both the Olympic …
The salmon are migrating up the Deschutes River at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, Washington! It’s that time of year when between the end of August to almost the end of October, you can see Coho and Chinook salmon making their annual trip up the Deschutes River. The salmon use the fish ladders to get …
On this cloudy July Sunday, we chartered a sailboat to tour Budd Inlet of Olympia, Washington. Even though it was overcast, it wasn’t too cold and the water was as smooth as glass. We saw lots of harbor seals, seagulls, the Boston Harbor lighthouse, and all the waterfront homes lining the east and west coastlines …
Olympia in the springtime is a wonderful time of the year as we start to get out of the gloomy grey days of winter and start seeing sunnier days. And now that we are getting out of COVID restrictions, there is more to celebrate this spring. Here are my top things to do this spring …
One of the fun things about Olympia is discovering hidden gems throughout the town. Whether you find a secret stairwell to get in a great workout or discover a new vantage point to take in the water and mountain views, you’ll have lots of fun exploring Olympia. If you are here for a while, you’ll …
New 2022 Laws for Washington State If you are considering a move to Washington State, you may want to know the newest laws that became effective January 1, 2022. 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds, and other high-end assets in excess of $250,000 This is a controversial proposal that was narrowly passed. This …
Olympia, Washington has a great arts scene and in fact, it’s such a big deal here, the City of Olympia not only has one arts walk but two! Here is a short video of the Fall 2021 arts walk featuring just a small sampling of local and regional artists and their work. What is Arts …
In an effort to streamline the permitting process for homeowners who want to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property, the cities of Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey have teamed up with the local architect firm, Artisans Group, to design currently four ADU plans. This takes the cost of the design work out and …
The Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls not only has a new name (formerly Tumwater Falls Park) but has a facelift and it is gorgeous! Locals enjoy the park but certainly, visitors from all over come here to tour the falls, trails, and the newly revamped fishery. If you are thinking about moving to Tumwater and …