My experience is that this office functions quite well. I've always been dealt with in a timely…read moremanner. My interactions have been handled quickly and efficiently, both in person and over the phone. It's always best to book an appointment if heading there, it will cut down on your time, though not required it's merely a time saver. For an arm of our government they function more like a private business. I must admit I never thought that I'd be reviewing the Social Security office favorably!

When I go in person to social security I get good service with a wait as it is busy. Be patient!read more

I'm at a football practice and this BBQ truck catered the after practice shin dig…read more $5.00 for a plate which consist of a pulled brisket sandwich, cornbread, salad, choice of a cookie and a bottled water!!! What a steal!!! The sandwich was on buttery Hawaiian type bun and I chose the Cajun sauce to place on top of mine! Oh my word!!!!! Absolutely melt in your mouth delicious!!! I would have paid $5.00 for just the sandwich because it was absolutely smoked to perfection!!! I didn't try the salad, it looked soggy and I was full from the brisket sandwich! I picked up their flyer and business card because I would definitely hire them to cater an event for me!

The City of Olympia's new Rental Registration for rental homes is 100% provable city corruption…read more It's only about making money for the city. There are already housing codes in place to protect and keep everyone safe. Call in a complaint and code enforcement can inspect the living conditions and force the landlord to make corrects or suffer fines. Other cities with similar registrations always increase fees and have yearly inspections where inspectors are paid several hundred dollars, but never inspect the homes. Hence, the provable corruption.

I would put this as the worst of the government agencies run in Washington State. The thing is its…read morenever the workers. My complaint is usually the budget and the amount of workers they have to manage the workload. I used to think that the DOL was the worst but it no longer holds this title. The fact is, when your state cannot manage a government run agency for the service of the people, it more than likely cannot manage other things which I am in no doubt. These are the core services that every state must manage and Washington is failing at this. This complaint is not of the service, the people I have interacted with , which are few, have given me the information I require, but if you cannot assist the people who need it, AI or not giving the people of this state the service they need, I am hoping the people vote another way to see if someone else can fix the issue.

You can NEVER reach anyone by phone. You get a recording, it prompts you through so many different…read moresteps only to finally tell you the call volume is too high and to try back later then it just hangs up on you. There is no other way to get through. I called promptly at 08:00 when they opened and finally after calling back 27 times in a row (yes, honestly I was dumb enough to keep trying) and getting hung up on by the recording, I just gave up!! This is ridiculous!! I am so frustrated and angry. This is not my first attempt to try to reach them.

This place is amazing! Love that it's free. Thought it might be too educational and not enough fun…read morefor some out-of-town visitors with an eight and eleven year-old but they loved it and learned so much. It's small but we spent more time there than intended and coupled with the outdoor features, we didn't end up making it inside museum though we originally planned to do both. They also some neat swag that's useful. My spouse has been using the grease scraper since haha. The people working here are also very nice and welcoming. Recommended little stop!

This free discovery center across from the Children's Museum was a lot of fun, and educational…read more They have a scavenger hunt for the kids to do to help them learn more about water, and they get a prize once they finish it. They have a small free lot for parking which is nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful when the kids needed a hint about one of the questions on the scavenger hunt.

Leonard Hernandez Thurston's county manager should be fired for failure to set professional staff…read morecustomer service expectations to ensure the tax paying customer recieves proper services. I called Ben the director and Kyle the manager of emergency sevices multiple times over a week with no professional response back to provide service. Olivia Studbacker who is Leonard's secretary also does not have any professional outbound phone message stating who reached and when they will be back to return your service request. Staff are not at there post to answer the phone and provide services. Leonard lets staff work remotely in their slippers if they want instead of requiring they show up at the office for him to monitor the public is even recieving professional services from our staff. Oliva had the nerve to tell the upset customer that they were speaking to her with a hostile tone and took no responsibility for her unprofessionalism. When i tried to set a telephone conference to address this poor customer service coming from several of the staff members Oliva refused saying Leonard is very busy. She stated she would call me back by the end of the week after she spoke to Leonard. Olivia never called me back. This is unacceptable behavior from an entitled staff that extorts taxes to pay themselves while having no consequences for poor unprofessional conduct resulting in customers never getting service under Leonard Hernandez management style that serves the staff not the community members. WE DERSERVE BETTER SERVICE.....

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is the only office in the county providing full-time passport…read moreservices. My husband and I came in to the renew our passports. The process of scheduling, checking-in, and service were all outstanding. The person who completed the paperwork, took our photos, fees, etc., was helpful, friendly and efficient. I wish all government agencies were so organized and professional.

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.

Sorry not to have less than one star available to vote here…read more The recent radio ads for the Lottery with repetitive and lame "catchy" words are both an insult to creativity and an embarrassment to an advertising and marketing industry that seems to pride itself on being annoying in general. Can't they find even more annoying jingles somewhere? Try listening to the ads for the similarities of stupidity for a company that suggests replacing last week's choice of a failing toilet with this week's version that's now on sale. My word! Doug in Tacoma

heads up the $3 loteria 1st edition now plays diagonally,…read more$30,00 for a sideways win. check your tickets, yoy may be rich!