Last week, all sophomores took the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) test. The results from this test help the state education department see how Washington High School students are doing in...

Las Vegas is the place for gambling, cool activities, and good entertainment. But traveling with kids can be a struggle. Here is a list of the top 5 things to do in Vegas for families, as well as the top...

Within the past forty years, this drink topping has risen from humble Taiwanese origins to become a worldwide phenomenon. Boba, also known as bubble tea, started gaining popularity in the 1990s.  It...

The Procession of the Species has long been a symbol of Olympia culture and community artistic spirit and, after a five-year hiatus, the beloved event has returned as part of Spring Art’s Walk. The...

When Kurt Cobain was lost, unsure of what to do for his first album Bleach in 1989, he looked everywhere until he found the only one that could produce such a piece. Jack Endino.   Jack Endino is...

Sephora is the place for beauty products. But people’s favorite products are being taken by children who want them.  There has been a concerning trend on social media platforms such as TikTok and...

2024 marks the 14th year of the Oly Old Time Festival, Olympia’s oral tradition of folk and local music. Beginners and masters are welcome to the various concerts and workshops to create music as one.  The...

Discover the delicious variety of Menchie's frozen yogurt flavors, from fruity to chocolatey options. Let’s talk about which ones are super tasty and which ones are just okay. With such a wide range...

On March 2nd, the Washington Center hosted its 14th annual Olympia Dance Festival. The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest collaborated, allowing a stage for companies, choreographers, and dancers to...

Polar bears Astra and Laerke have quickly become the stars at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Astra and her twin sister Laerke are two years old. Astra is much larger than Laerke, and her personality...