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A slide from a presentation during the Oct. 3, 2024, meeting of the Tumwater Public Works Committee, which has endorsed a contract with Sare Electric to construct ten EV chargers for the city fleet.

Tumwater to construct new EV chargers as part of fleet electrification initiative

Plans to construct electric vehicle charging stations to support Tumwater’s fleet electrification efforts are moving forward. more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/16/24 | 2 comments

Grace … Simple elegance, kindness, benevolence

Grace is not a word I use or even think of often. I am not positive I understood it’s meaning until I looked it up for this column…nor am I sure I understand it now. To me, grace is … more

By Kathleen Anderson | 10/16/24 | 2 comments

Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz portrait and friends

Being prepared with pets

As we watched the horrendous amount of destruction brought by first Hurricane Helene, and then Hurricane Milton, it makes us wonder how prepared we all are for any natural disaster that may, … more

By Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz | 10/16/24 | 1 comment

Police Blotter for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 10/15/24 at 11:33 a.m. in the 9100 block of Windsor Lane NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tavaris Martez Snellings, 25, on suspicion of a … more

10/16/24

Olympia City Mayor Dontae Payne describes the interlocal agreement as historic as multiple government entities come together to restore Capitol Lake to its natural state.

Olympia City Council approves interlocal agreement toward restoring Deschutes Estuary

The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, the Squaxin Island Tribe, Thurston County, Tumwater, the … more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/15/24 | 8 comments

Olympia seeks input on names for parks; public hearing is set for this Thursday

Before making recommendations to the Olympia City Councill, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will conduct public hearings on Thursday, Oct. 17, regarding the proposed official naming of … more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/15/24 | 4 comments

The Olympia School District (OSD) had a regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, for its Outcome 5 Monitoring Report. Discussed during the session are OSD’s energy-saving programs and food expenditure efforts.

Olympia School District energy-saving programs experience success,  food waste among state's lowest

Olympia School District reportedly saved $66,017 in energy costs over the past year, its board learned on Thursday, Oct. 10. The board also learned that the district's per-capita food … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/15/24

Sangh Jugal Thakor of Hindu Swayamsavak thanked the Olympia City Council for signing the first proclamation of Hindu Heritage Month at its Tuesday meeting on Oct. 8, 2024.

Olympia proclaims October 2024 Hindu Heritage Month

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Olympia City Council proclaimed October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of the Hindu-American community to the city's diversity and culture. … more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/15/24 | 4 comments

Lucendy Perez (left) and Marin Collins (right) combine on a block. Both players were crucial for Evergreen’s win at Walla Walla.

Evergreen Geoducks tame Walla Walla Wolves in five-set thriller to avenge earlier loss

The Evergreen State College volleyball team organized a block party performance to survive a five-set win over Walla Walla University, 3-2 (25-22, 19-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-11) away from home last … more

By Vince Zafra | 10/15/24

These are grad students who participated in volunteering to harvest food at the garden at St. Martins.

A day of service on St. Martin's University's farm

I was recently invited to a volunteer day for Master's Degree students at St. Martin’s University. While I couldn’t attend due to work obligations, I thought it was worth sharing some of … more

By Zach Davis-Price | 10/15/24 | 1 comment

Police Blotter for Monday, October 14, 2024

Lacey Police Department On 10/14/24 at 1:24 a.m. in the 8100 block of Quinault Drive NE, police arrested Brian R. Gillette, 50, on suspicions of 1) possession of a controlled or counterfeit … more

10/15/24

The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee hears a proposal to rebuild and expand Puget Sound Energy's Eld Inlet Substation.

Puget Sound Energy proposes rebuilding and expanding its Eld Inlet substation

The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference to review Puget Sound Energy's plan to rebuild and expand its Eld Inlet substation at 1330 Kaiser Road NW. … more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/14/24

Great Washington Shakeout drill for earthquake preparedness

Drop, cover and hold this Thursday for statewide earthquake drill

Drop, cover, and hold this Thursday, Oct. 17, as part of the statewide earthquake drill. The Great Washington ShakeOut will happen at exactly 10:17 a.m. and will allow participants to … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/14/24

Ray Larkin, We are Still Here, Photography

Leonor R. Fuller Gallery to host 16th Annual Native American Art Exhibition with guest curator

Anticipate the 16 th  Annual Native American Art Exhibition from November 4 to December 13 at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Friday, November 8, from 6 to 7:30 … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/14/24

Creative books by the Puget Sound Book Artists

In general, when we think of books we see a flat rectangle in our mind, sometimes bound in a pretty cover, or a soft bound. As children, we interacted with books differently. We might … more

By Amy Lewis | 10/14/24

This crunchy salad has several flavors -- but needs no cabbage.

Recipe: Crunchy broccoli salad

This week’s recipe is a crisp, sweet broccoli salad, that is also quick and easy to put together. This is a great side dish with chicken or fish, and may be made ahead, holding up well in the … more

By Shannon Beigert | 10/14/24

Police Blotter for Sunday, October 13, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 10/13/24 at 4:45 p.m. in the 8800 block of Rathbun Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Donald Samuel Tuskey, 36, on suspicion of fourth-degree … more

10/14/24

Police Blotter for Saturday, October 12, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 10/12/24 at 12:15 a.m. in the 7600 block of Canterwood Drive SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Clark Frost III, 52, on suspicion of driving … more

10/13/24

Police Blotter for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 10/11/24 at 6:45 a.m. in the area of Yelm Highway/Brassfield Drive SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Virith Chrun, 39, on suspicions of 1) … more

10/12/24

Tumwater City Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to review a series of amendments to the city’s contract with Medic One.

Tumwater City Council reviews proposed framework for new Medic One unit

Thurston County Medic One, the county’s emergency service provider, is looking to establish its eighth unit, which will be based at the North End fire station on Linwood Avenue in Tumwater. … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/11/24