Logging has historically been an important part of Thurston County’s economy. The Black Hills, now part of Capitol State Forest, was a longtime center of
Love it or hate it, fruitcake is a traditional part of the holiday season. This cake, made with dried or candied fruit and nuts – and sometimes alcohol – has long held a secure place in American culture. Although it has now fallen from its throne as the ideal holiday dessert, it still holds a special part of festivities for many Olympians.
Capital Lakefair is Olympias annual summer celebration. However, the event has roots that stretch back over 100 years. Read Capital Lakefair history here.
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 plunged the United States into war just as the holiday season was getting into full swing and there was little organized response to the influx of soldiers visiting Olympia on leave. A number of people invited them into their homes for a holiday meal.
In a 27-21 Saturday afternoon vote, Washington State Senate Democrats rammed through a slightly amended version of House Bill 1240, which bans the future sale, transfer, manufacture or importation of so-called “assault weapons.”