Groan now, but it’s true. Washington weather means that weddings, parties, and local events can be intense planning and logistical nightmares. But the folks at Celebrations can handle any weather, request, or need with their highly trained crew and reserves of equipment available for rental. Locally owned, Celebrations has a variety of party planning and [...]
When William Tuning talks with couples preparing to buy their first home, he is honest and forth coming. Sure, he talks about low interest rates, monthly payments, property taxes, and mortgage insurance, but he’s also discussing the “true cost” of home ownership. He’s guiding his clients not only on the mortgage that’s best suited [...]
By Gail Wood The construction of a 1-million square-foot warehouse for the online retail giant Amazon is nearing completion in DuPont. Construction began earlier this year on 92 acres and the doors to the warehouse are expected to be open by early fall. The new distribution center is reportedly expected to create as many [...]
Mark Palmer has a vision, and it is coming to fruition: He is creating a neighborhood gathering spot for friends to meet up and have a great time. He wants Thurston County residents to be able to walk into the restaurant, bar or casino, and have the staff greet each patron while creating an [...]
Dwayne Boggs began inspecting homes in Thurston County 9.5 years ago. During that time, he has been inside literally hundreds of homes in our community. Boggs experience makes him the ideal choice to ensure that the home you are buying is what you think you are getting. When you find the home of your [...]
Andrew Barkis understands the risks homeowners take when they purchase an investment property or try to rent their single family home on their own. Landlords, new to the business, open themselves up to all sorts of potential liabilities. He recently helped one novice landlord who had a renter make what he calls “piecemeal” payments. [...]
By Amy Rowley The entryway feels more like a hotel lobby than a hospital. A friendly receptionist smiles and directs me to the appropriate waiting area. Comfy chairs are a welcome sight and a fireplace adds to the hospitality. You may expect the rest of this article to talk about a day spa or [...]
The smell of freshly baked cookies greets your nose when you walk into Shelton Dental Center. Baking is one of Dr. Katherine Ketcher’s hobbies, and she usually finds time to bake every day in the office kitchen. She admits, though, that recently she has been a little busy opening their new office, Elma Family [...]
Submitted by Carmen Rowe for Jessica Jensen Law Lawyer, dog breeder, small cattle farmer … huh? What can those possibly have in common? Well, they are all a part of me and not just what I do, but who I am. I’ve had a revelation on how these seemingly different aspects of my life [...]
By Natasha Ashenhurst Every morning starts the same way: Dave wakes up at 6:30 a.m., enjoys a cup of coffee, and then dives into the pool for a swim. After exercising, he walks back to his home to have breakfast with Mary. Over breakfast they talk about how they want to spend the rest [...]
