Dumpster Values – Delivering Value
Don’t let the name full you, Olympia’s Dumpster Values is more than just another second hand clothing store. Located on the corner of 4th Ave. and Franklin, the new location is host to several local businesses, NPOs, and Olympia creatives. Founded by Kanako Wynkoop in …
What Does $1 Million Buy in Olympia?
Million dollar homes are not what most people think of when they explore the Olympia real estate market. Yet, considering the abundance of beautiful scenery we’ve been blessed with, it is not surprising that some luxurious high end properties have emerged. Sales of million dollar …
Rainy Day Record Co.: Since 1973
When I was a boy, Saturday mornings were special. My grandfather and I would landscape half a block of residential property, my intense seasonal allergies preventing me from enjoying any part of the task at hand, but afterwards we’d go into the family room and …
Oly Mountain Boys Pay Tribute to a Bluegrass Legend
Friday marked the kick off of the 9th Annual Bluegrass in Tumwater at the American Heritage Campground – admission is $5 per person with free events on Sunday. Several local bands will be in attendance including the Lewis County Pickers, The Oly Mountain Boys, and …
Invictus Cafe: A new beginning brings hope for the future
For 23 years it was the Java Flow Café. But when Dale and Cheri rescued it last November they changed the name to Invictus Café. Based on a poem written in 1904 by William Ernest Henley, the name Invictus reminds Dale that he has emerged victorious …
Olympia: Freedom of Busk in Jeopardy
So there I was driving down 4th street after wrapping up a photo shoot and interview with the folks down at Rainy Day Records. As I passed City Hall I couldn’t help but notice the dozens of people gathered outside City Hall with drums, guitars, …
Olympia’s Harbor Days Highlights Labor Day Weekend Activities
The Harbor Days Festival in Olympia returns this weekend to Percival Landing for its 38th year. The annual celebration is a chance for people to get out and learn about the maritime heritage of our Puget Sound waters. Tug boats will be on display for …
Are you ready for some football?
Our late start to the summer weather makes it even tougher to believe that we are already into September. But it is a reality I must come to terms with, so I might as well focus on the positives of what the fall season brings. …
Cleaning up the Neighborhood, One Ugly House at a Time
You’ve probably seen the whole house flipping routine on TV. It was all the rage a few years ago when the market was hot. People were buying up ugly houses, giving them a quick (and usually cheap) makeover and then turning them for a quick, …
Basil in Wonderland
We had the honor of visiting Ralph and Jan’s magical garden today. It’s filled with love; with the fragrance of roses and lilac, peace and serenity. One of the highlights is their gorgeous circular patch of basil for pesto. Ralph told us his inspiration is …
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