Olympia is one of Washington’s better-known cities — it’s the state capital, after all. But at the same time, it can be overlooked, at least as a travel destination. That’s according to a ranking from ...

Washingtonians might not consider Bellingham or Olympia to be off the beaten path. But according to a new travel ranking, they’re among the top under-the-radar destinations in the country to visit ...

From November 21, 2025, through January 19, 2026, Oly on Ice has become a cherished accessible winter pastime for many Olympia residents.

The restaurant Red Lantern Asian Fusion, which has a seven-year track record in Yelm, is expanding to downtown Olympia, the owner said this week. Tiffany Lin said the business, which serves Chinese, ...