United Way of Thurston County is Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Grants

United Way of Thurston County is now accepting applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grants. EFSP is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program to provide supplemental assistance to social service agencies providing emergency food and shelter. Funds from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for Emergency Food and Shelter…

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Physicians of SW Washington (PSW) Applauds Geographic Direct Contracting Model Announcement

On December 4th, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) announced a letter of intent for an additional new value-based care option, Geographic Direct Contracting. This new model will create another option for physician organizations that want to take on financial risk and the opportunity for reward for their traditional Medicare patients.  …

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Taryn Colborn Named OlyFed Employee of the Quarter

Olympia Federal Savings is proud to announce Taryn Colborn, Sales Assistant with the Marketing Department, as Employee of the Quarter. Colborn was selected for the honor because of her incredible leadership and extraordinary efforts in supporting many different departments within the organization, including the bank’s wealth management division in response to the many challenges presented by COVID-19.…

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Olympia Organizations Give Three $1,000 Scholarships to SPSCC Craft Brewing and Distilling Students

The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Foundation recently worked with O’Bee Credit Union and the Olympia Tumwater Foundation to award three $1,000 scholarships to SPSCC Craft Brewing and Distilling students. The organizations describe this gift as just one way they are committed to the region’s craft beverage industry. Staff from O’Bee Credit Union and…

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