Thursday, October 1, 2026
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First, a few lines from the poet William Wordsworth ...
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Bird watchers in Thurston County know that we are blessed with many protected natural lands, and most are publicly ...
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Throughout my life, I have heard many people say this or that is “not for the faint of heart.” Perhaps if the sociopolitical circumstances ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/11/26
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Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet was interviewed last week by Matthew McConaughey and made the following ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/10/26
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Americans may be deeply divided about President Donald Trump, the state of our nation, and the war in Iran, but we probably all agree on ...
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One of the most fulfilling parts of attending performances regularly in Thurston County is watching the growth and development that ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/5/26
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The AI tide is rising. Humanity is surging in high-speed motorboats through fog-shrouded shoals. No one has a map. The currents shift by ...
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Recently, my mom and I stopped by our favorite local candy shop, Lolli Llama, and enjoyed a conversation with the co-owner Ryan ...
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March has arrived, February has departed. We waited — sometimes patiently, sometimes not — for ...
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“Kingfishers are my favorite bird” my friend said. “They’re loud and rowdy, they can hover like a hummingbird, and then dive into water ...
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Throughout the span of history and cinema, we have all been witnesses to speeches that give us goosebumps, captivate our minds and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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2/26/26
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Olympia Chamber Orchestra (OCO) always seems to pack so much emotion, passion and depth into each concert, one piece at ...
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By Rachel Benton
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2/25/26
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Last Sunday, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts was filled with families dressed for the occasion of seeing World Ballet ...
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By Rachel Benton
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2/24/26
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In my last column, and to honor February’s Presidents Day holiday, I wrote about Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War’s impact ...
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When the temperature is above freezing, slugs and snails are venturing out in our gardens. Now is the time to get rid of them, before they get ...
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Surely, you’ve noticed all the signs of spring: daffodils are blooming, and some flowering cherry trees are showing color, and the highest ...
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By George Walter
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2/19/26
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"Cinderella" is a beloved fairy tale that has been told too many times to count, including in the newest season of "Bridgerton" ...
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By Rachel Benton
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2/19/26
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Zoë Aqua and her Transylvanian String Band play Klezmer music with a Transylvanian flair, and they are coming to Olympia on ...
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By Rachel Benton
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2/18/26
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On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Thurston County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be hosting a ...
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A recent column about an incident involving a homeless man in downtown Olympia drew a provocative comment from a ...
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