Peninsula Credit Union is proud to announce that it has received a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial, a premier independent bank and credit union rating firm. This recognition underscores our commitment to financial strength, member service, and community impact. The 5-star rating [...]

Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated in Lakewood on Saturday, January 11th with a Beloved Community Welcome Walk. Kicked off by a Keynote Speech from Dr. John Scott at 11 am, the day’s activities at Fort Steilacoom Park will include a [...]

Following an extensive, nationwide search, William “Bill” Brownsberger, STD, was recently named the 12th president of Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. Officially beginning on July 1st, Dr. Brownsberger brought 23 years of higher education experience and administrative roles at several Catholic institutions [...]

Keeping up with Gig Harbor’s significant growth in recent years is an expanding culinary scene catering to both new residents and visitors. Create your own movable feast with this guide for stops around the Harbor and a short drive to Uptown. Appetizers [...]

Peninsula Credit Union President and CEO Jim Morrell has been appointed to the Word Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) board of directors. WOCCU is a global trade association and development agency for non-profit financial institutions. It promotes the sustainable development of credit [...]

Earlier this month the South Sound YMCA and North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) kicked off their nineth year of Power Scholars Academy showing that long-lasting community partnerships are critical to the future of high-quality education. Statistics show that kids from low-income families [...]

Roy Yamaguchi opened the first Pacific Northwest restaurant in partnership with the Puyallup Tribe this past week. Woven warmly celebrates the rich fusion of Yamaguchi’s Japanese heritage and pioneering Hawaii regional cuisine, with the culinary traditions of the Puyallup Tribe and the [...]

The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back LoveOly SummerFest 2024! Presented by MultiCare Capital Medical Center and Providence Swedish, this fun, FREE, three-day street festival is set for June 21, 22 and 23 in Downtown Olympia. Enjoy live music from [...]

Crumbl Cookies with their snappy, pink boxes are coming to Olympia’s westside in May. Franchise co-owners Sebastian Brost and De’Shaun Hollis are completing the final details for the Grand Opening. If you have yet to indulge in a Crumbl, your time has [...]

Discover the small-town charm of Meeker Mercantile in Puyallup for all things unique and giftable.  The new boutique opened this winter, offering a space for local creators and makers to showcase their goods, along with a variety of clothing, art, and home [...]