Thurston Talk

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Are you hungry for bao? Established by Washington residents Jason and Nancy Zhai, Dough Zone is coming to the south sound! The Dough Zone in Lacey will open on June 25, 2025, at 2480 Marvin Road NW, Ste D in Lacey. “We’re excited to now grow further south in Washington with our Lacey location and continue connecting with more communities in our home state,” shares Nancy Yun, marketing manager for Dough Zone. Jason and Nancy opened the first Dough Zone in 2014 in Bellevue.

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Jennifer Crooks

Arleen Crooks came to Olympia with her family in 1958. The wife of a forester and mother of two, my grandmother dedicated her life to making her adopted home a better place. Arleen Marie Webb was born May 3, 1923, to William John Webb (1895-1963) and Nancy Hamilton Webb (1900-1980) in Canfield, Ohio. She had two brothers, Marshall (1921-1986) and Wayne (1925-2000). Her father was a World War I veteran and her mother a retired teacher.

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kathryn Millhorn

Washingtonians love to be outside no matter the weather. The long fragrant days of late spring into sultry summertime’s balmy afternoons really get us itching for somewhere new to explore. If you and your family are on a quest for somewhere to do it all, check out Montesano’s Lake Sylvia State Park. Around the namesake lake, visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, birdwatching, hiking and water activities all year round.

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kathryn Millhorn

In today’s marketplace, starting a home building or interior renovation project can feel overwhelming. Not only are there endless decisions and choices to be made, but plenty of project management, financing and budget guidelines to follow. If you’re looking for someone who can do it all, consider Tumwater’s 4th Dimension Construction. Owner Michael Robinson and the entire 4th Dimension Construction team will handle every detail from permits to final finishes.

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kathryn Millhorn

Career changes are usually just pivots as we learn and grow. But sometimes a fresh start in an entirely new direction is needed. For 13 years, Phoebe Martinson baked up tasty treats and great conversation at Phoebe’s Pastry Café, a beloved community social spot. Now, she and her family are looking for someone to take over the shop by the end of July 2025, otherwise it will close as she turns her focus to health and fitness coaching.