The Normandy St. Post Office is the best. I almost hesitate to say too much because more people…read morewill start going there. The location is out of the way a bit, but the staff are always friendly and willing to assist with whatever they are able to. It's not that crowded as other post offices often appear to be. It's very clean and it's easy to get my posting needs done there. I have a PO box there and it is well taken care of. My packages are posted there and they arrive as predicted. No problem. Donna Flint

The staff is always friendly & helpful. Enjoyable environment & very clean. The staff go above &…read morebeyond to help customers. They are pet friendly. They always have treats for my pup when we come in.

I love Yelm. I love Lacey more, but Yelm has just what you need to not feel so small town that…read moreyour are super bored but small enough and removed from the big cities so it still feels rural. They have a Walmart and a very nice movie theater which last time I checked doesn't take debit or credit cards. It's such a quaint farming/livestock community. Very clean and it seems moderately safe.

Nice little town here, with some good business's- but the traffic can be a pain in the ass…read moresometimes here as its one road through the town with stop lights, so it can back up big time here. That being said, I like the small town feel of Yelm, and like going to some the business's here including Quiznos.

I came here to study for a bit after dropping my son off at camp. We do not live in Olympia so this…read morewas my first time here. I almost let the negative reviews steer me away from coming and even tried a local college library first before arriving there to find it closed. I decided to come by to this branch and see what it was like for myself. It was clean, quiet and not overcrowded. I didn't ask for assistance myself but witnessed many people getting help from staff. Yes, there were some people who appeared to be homeless but they all seemed to be sitting in isolated corners just reading. I didn't notice any foul odors other than the general wet dog smell that places like this have when it has been raining & it was raining moderately when I arrived. They appeared to have a large selection of zines and other local literature and many offerings for teens. Everything looked well organized. I'm glad it was open and able to accommodate me.

Ever wonder what happened to all those punky, independent riot grrls from Olympia's glory days?…read moreThey're librarians now. They mostly sit around looking at computer screens and gossiping. Sometimes they host boring events featuring Oly dorks like Calvin Johnson or whoever, and very few people actually attend. The place itself is filthy and a bit small for a city library. Homeless people seem to be welcome judging by the state of the bathrooms and various areas of encampment. The staff doesn't want to be "uncool" by asking anyone to leave, because, revolution?

What they do for us is above and beyond they risk their lives and they are always there when you…read moreneed them I think our police department in Olympia is one of the best I will always support them in any way in fashion I can I think the people in Olympia that have tried to defund them are crazy and they need to move

So proud and happy with this Police Department. I was freaking out because my husband and I…read morecouldn't get a hold of my son for 3 days. This police Department did a well fare check for us , which calmed our fears- and our son was fine. I am so thankful for their kindness. Olympia is lucky to have them.

Came here for the introductory sewing class led by Naomi, and I have to say -- Naomi is an amazing…read moreinstructor. They were patient, willing to answer every question...and I had a lot of them! They never made anyone feel bad for asking. They also set up the Zoom camera really well so we could clearly see what they were doing on the sewing machine, even when their back was turned to the class. It was a unique setup I have not seen before, and honestly something other instructors, coaches, and teachers should consider using for live demonstrations. The front desk staff were incredibly kind, foo. They took the initiative to introduce themselves while i waited in line and made surey questions were answered right away. They never acted too busy to help, which made the whole experience feel welcoming. I would definitely come back -- even just to study. The library has beautiful artwork displayed throughout, and the space feels open without being overwhelming, especially with the many book shelves. Overall, a really well-run class in a really neat environment.

Can I give the library 4.5 stars??? 4 stars for the library itself, and then 5 great big golden…read moreglitter-covered stars for the employees. The building is super nice -- light, airy, welcoming. The book choices (I'm mostly a non-fiction reader) are ok. I like that I can make copies. But the people who work there are top-out-of-sight knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I 'm so impressed with every one of them. Applause to these wonderful folks!

The sign for the city kind of sums it up. It's history is in logging but this town is so small, but…read moreit's cute. I believe many of the buildings were destroyed in a fire a long time ago but the town population has double since 1990 so the town is growing somewhat. There isn't much to see, though. There is a gas station at least and when you get further into the town there are a few old timey shops to peruse.

First of all, I am really digging the new Rainier website. Great idea on the lost pet…read moreadvertisement. I have lived here since 2007. Although it is a nice place to live, I have to go outside of Rainier for food and entertainment. It would be nice to have a reasonably priced small grocery store here maybe an IGA. However I suppose that there are not enough people for that. Also it would be nice to have competitions here such as marching band or sports tournaments. The Rainier website would be a great place to advertise such events so that the town folk can be informed on what's happening here.

We love this library! We come here often. The staff is always friendly and helpful. We have…read moreattended the local events the library has put on as well as used the meeting rooms there. There are nice clean restrooms and an elevator to go down to the lower level. They seem to really try hard to meet the needs of their community!

They are doing the best they can under the circumstances. I…read morejust read "green e's" semi literate ranting and wanted to counter that. Masks are required. It isn't their choice nor their law.

A magnificent historic spot & a must-visit in Washington!…read more ​If you are visiting Olympia, the Washington State Capitol (Legislative Building) is a must-see! ​The architecture is stunning both inside and out. Did you know it features the 5th tallest masonry dome in the world (287 feet high)? Walking through the halls feels like stepping back in time--the intricate marble details, grand chandeliers, and historic chambers are breathtaking. The surrounding grounds are also lovely for a stroll, featuring impressive monuments like the World War I "Winged Victory" statue. Admission: Free entry! Free guided tours are also available. Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM ​Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed on Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day) Campus Grounds: Open daily from dawn to dusk. ​Parking: Paid visitor parking is available on campus ($2/hr on weekdays, free on evenings & weekends). Highly recommend taking a walk inside and snapping plenty of photos/videos!

Cool spot to visit! Love the views and gloomy Washington weather to set the vibes. Definitely a…read moregood spot to stop by at when you're visiting Olympia!