Thursday, October 1, 2026
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As we approach Thanksgiving and all the other holidays that follow, society wants us to join the hustle and bustle of commercialism and rush to buy ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/26/25
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On Saturday night, Nov. 15, my mom and I had the honor of watching Studio West Dance Academy’s “The Nutcracker” dress rehearsal, and it was a really ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/24/25
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Just as a shadow grows bigger when the light moves closer to the object, so does the blatant truth of history repeating itself when we allow fascism into our government and society. The larger that …
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Our community has known and cherished both the Captain Little toy store and Compass Rose for many years, and we owe an abundant thank ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/19/25
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They say you cannot judge a book by its cover, but if we did judge it on some level, there would be no point of cover art or any visually ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/18/25
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There is something so human and entirely natural about the act of listening. In this busy world with consistent notifications and a myriad distractions, it really is not easy to step away and …
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Part one of this holiday guide discussed ways you can incorporate shopping local and supporting the arts into your holiday season gift giving and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/12/25
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Similar to a Thanksgiving turkey, I have attempted to stuff this guide with as many thoughtful, clever and beautiful ideas for your holiday season ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/11/25
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Have you ever been to the Owl’s Nest Cafe and seen the murals on the walls? How about the Underhill Plant Shop or Thurston County ...
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Local singer, songwriter and guitarist Lisa Robischon has released her new album ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/5/25
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As the power outages remain a popular topic throughout Thurston County, I invite you once again into a conversation about the power exchange ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/30/25
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Every time the lights in my house flickered last weekend, my heart skipped a beat and I began to ...
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This week, I witnessed our town sing and dance, embrace our talented teenagers, welcome dancers from Ukraine, and continue to bring flavor to each other’s ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/23/25
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When I discovered I had double-booked myself on the afternoon of Oct. 19, Miranda agreed to go to the Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO) ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/22/25
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Differences in language can either confuse us or intrigue us. Regardless of the attitude you choose, there is an opportunity to connect with a human ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/16/25
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Madeline L’Engle, author of “A Wrinkle in Time,” once wrote, “We can't take any credit for our talents. It's how we use them that ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/15/25
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Comedy is the art form that reaches the most people (especially on social media), and is unique in that it exists as its own entity, within other art forms ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/10/25
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Thurston County, I am so amazed by your talent, dedication and passion that glowed throughout Arts Walk ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/8/25
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There was something in the air these last couple of weeks in Olympia that felt nostalgic, yet modern. Traditional, yet innovative. Entirely exhilarating. The arts ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/2/25
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Last week, I discussed freedom of speech in our community, and artists throughout our county contributed their thoughts to the ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/1/25
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