Sunday, October 4, 2026
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We had friends over on Sunday. I wanted to make food that everyone would find appealing, and that I could prepare in advance. I made chicken enchiladas on Saturday, and cauliflower …
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I met Ellen King Rice in a coffee shop a few weeks ago to talk about her books and her love of writing. She wore mushroom earrings and was a fount of knowledge about the mosses, lichens and mushrooms …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/27/24 at 2:33 a.m. in the 6300 block of Libby Road NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joyce Addie Terry, 46, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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10/28/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/26/24 at 2:53 a.m. in the 7500 block of Martin Way E, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gregory James Dicecco, 39, second-degree robbery.
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10/27/24
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Olympia's Planning Commission convened on October 24 to refine the city's second draft of the transportation chapter in the city's comprehensive plan.
The proposed plan sets policy changes to …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/25/24 at 8:27 a.m. in the 1200 block of Wisteria Drive SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bradley Keith Keys, 40, on suspicions of 1) reckless …
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10/26/24
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The planned expenditure for Tumwater's 2025-26 biennium is $10 million above its revenues, but city staff will continue to explore ways to reduce the gap.
According to a preliminary …
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Thurston County is set to pilot its voluntary Thurston County - Court Alternative Program (TC-CAP), a hybrid version of San Diego’s Homeless Court, through a 12-month program.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/25/24
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The Evergreen State College soccer teams hosted a doubleheader feature last Sunday, October 20. Both the Geoduck teams faced the Walla Walla University soccer squads, and they made it a memorable …
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By Vince Zafra
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10/25/24
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On the way through the Bitterroot Mountain’s Lolo Pass, there’s a tree (probably many trees) with a lobed leaf that is green on top and white and fuzzy underneath. What could it be? A …
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Renewing the Union Pioneer Calvary Cemetery
A short distance from the historic Davis-Meeker tree in Tumwater and on traditional lands of the Coast Salish people is one of only five cemeteries in …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/24/24 at 2:44 p.m. in the area of Littlerock Saloon, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Donald Lewis Eslick, 64, on suspicion of first-degree criminal …
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10/25/24
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Though the Olympia City Council has yet to determine a clear path forward on the Workers' Bill of Rights and minimum wage increase proposals, all councilmembers agreed to have a more in-depth …
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Supporters of the Davis-Meeker Oak tree will gather on Sunday, October 27, to walk 2.7 miles of the path of Cowlitz trail, beginning at the historic Oregon White Oak ( Quercus garryana ) tree …
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Get up close with aquatic wildlife through the annual Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve this November 9, 10, and 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/24/24
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We tend to think of fall migration as a north/south event, but some of our more common local wintering birds spend their summer breeding season in the mountains. Ornithologists term them …
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By George Walter
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10/24/24
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This should not even be a question, should it? A couple of …
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End the month by supporting good causes and community celebrations.
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10/24/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/23/24 at 12:04 a.m. in the 700 block of Nenant Street S, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sarah Marie Brown, 32, on suspicions of 1) protection …
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10/24/24
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney unveiled a multi-pronged plan to shrink its 2025 operating budget deficit. Among the recommendations include staff reductions, organizational changes, and the …
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