Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Chatting with people these last few weeks, I have noticed some conversational trends and common phrases, including “Brrr it is so cold ...
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By Rachel Benton
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2/3/26
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The last few weeks have been a wild ride: We woke up one morning to the news that our government had kidnapped the President of Venezuela and ...
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One of the oddities of writing a weekly column is that sometimes one starts with an idea — the joy that ducks bring to winter bird watching ...
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In 2025, I introduced you to Marie (aka the Marie Bed & Breakfast) and all the whimsy and enchantment that exists in this local ...
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including the Funk Festival in ...
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Hairs raised upon my arms, spine tingling, eyes wide open, nothing could distract me from what was happening right in front of me during "Wait Until Dark" by ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/28/26
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Women in pants — a controversy almost as old as time. If ever a fuss existed, it would be the gripe wailed from sexist societies over the mere idea of women wearing ...
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The latest email newsletter from the very British Royal Horticulture Society includes a list of predictions of this year’s garden ...
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Toward the end of last year, Olympia Family Theater (OFT) introduced the audience to their latest family member, Mookianna, nicknamed ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/22/26
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Join community workshops, a forum or walk this weekend in Thurston ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/22/26
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Good news travels fast, and I imagine it is almost old news at this point that our beloved Capital City Chorus of Olympia (CCC) treble ensemble is ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/21/26
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Have you ever been to a Ballet Northwest production and thought that the graphic and set designs were ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/20/26
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Our love for trees has limits. We love maples, we love pines, we love willows ... but now we are called on to develop an affection for cell towers disguised …
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In last week’s Thurston’s Birds column, I claimed that looking for rare waterfowl visitors was the primary winter choice for dedicated ...
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Enjoy family-friendly activities this weekend, from community volunteerism to versatile performances in Thurston ...
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1/15/26
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Have you ever been to Monday Night Jazz at the Eagles Lounge? Next week will be my first time, and I cannot wait to see what my friend ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/14/26
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Stepping into Soul Cafe at New Traditions last Friday night, I immediately observed how vibrant, crowded, and joyous the atmosphere was. I would say ...
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By Rachel Benton
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1/13/26
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed February 2026 as Olympia Reads!! Month to promote a culture of reading ...
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On a Saturday afternoon in mid-December, I was driving through downtown Olympia when I saw a gray-haired man sprawled on his back on ...
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There are a number of events happening this weekend in Thurston County, including the Samba Olywa Dance Workshop in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/9/26
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