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100Events this week
8Free things to do
81New spots
125New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Shelton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 100 events, day by day →

Sunday Service

Sunday 10am · Black & Tan Hall

SUPA Sunday

Sunday 1pm · Phinney Neighborhood Association

Meeting

Sunday 1:30pm · Haggen

Follower's Tango Technique class for all levels

Sunday 2:45pm · Arcadia Studio

Seahawks vs. Bears – MNF Group Trip with YSH

Monday 4pm · Lumen Field

New in Shelton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

House Flowers

Shopping

Fresh stems, local vibes: Whether you need a just-because arrangement, wedding florals, or a corporate refresh, House Flowers keeps things thoughtful and design-forward with seasonal blooms that feel like home.

house-flowers.com ↗

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

Restaurants

Farm-fresh on the half shell: Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar is where Olympia goes for pristine oysters, bright seafood plates, and cocktails that actually match the vibe.

chelseafarms.net ↗

O'Malley's Lounge

Entertainment

Live music, good eats: O'Malley's Lounge keeps things easy with daily events, legit live music, and a full lineup from breakfast to dinner, so you can roll in early or slide by after work and actually relax.

omalleyslounge.com ↗

Shelton’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Shelton’s best →

Most read in Shelton

The five stories Shelton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Over 2 Million Invasive Green Crabs Captured in Washington in 1 Year, And Researchers Say ‘It’s Not Good News’

    Washington state captured over 2 million invasive green crabs in the 2026 fiscal year, according to a report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

    Full story at people.com ↗

  2. Three States See New HPAI Cases Over the Past 30 Days

    Washington state has reported three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, in dairy cattle over the past 30 days.

    Full story at dairyherd.com ↗

  3. Washington hospitals anticipate losing billions in revenue from Medicaid cuts - Nisqually Valley News

    Washington's hospitals are expected to lose nearly $6 billion in revenue through 2033 due to Medicaid cuts, according to a report from the state hospital and community health associations.

    Full story at yelmonline.com ↗

  4. Mason County could lose 25% of firefighters to layoffs - Daily Dispatch

    Rising costs and federal cuts are leading fire departments across the state to cut budgets, leading to some facing layoffs.

    Full story at dailydispatch.com ↗

  5. Citizen panel rejects pay hike for WA governor • Washington State Standard

    Washington's governor, Bob Ferguson, will not receive a salary increase for the next two years under a recommendation by a citizen salary-setting panel.

    Full story at washingtonstatestandard.com ↗

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