Thursday, October 1, 2026
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There are a number of events going on in Thurston County this weekend, including an Embroidery Workshop in Lacey and a ...
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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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I’ve always thought gardening promotes peace of mind and genuine happiness. At last Saturday’s "No Kings" rally, I was surprised to find that protesting ...
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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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Birders of the Puget Sound area are calling this the unofficial "year of the shearwater." Small flocks of short-tailed shearwaters, with a few sooty ...
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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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For the third year in a row, witches gathered on Sunday, Oct. 12, at Northpoint Plaza and flew — OK, paddled or knelt on paddleboards — from Swantown Marina ...
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Philip Stielstra has three degrees — one in history, a second in engineering, and a Masters in Business Administration. He never used them in his career at ...
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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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There are a number of events happening in Thurston County this weekend, including the Queer Prom in Olympia and Bonsai Show in ...
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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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The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to review and make recommendations for naming three park properties — the Olympia Armory ...
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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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It surprised me the first time it happened: Pulling up broccoli plants at the end of the growing season caused a sudden stab of sadness. For months, these plants ...
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By Jill Severn
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10/10/25
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There are a number of events taking place in Thurston County this weekend, including a quilt show in Lacey and a fall gala ...
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10/9/25
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Pelagic birds are residents of the open ocean. They spend most of their lives flying the “Seven Seas” to visit seasonal seafood ...
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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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The Strophy Foundation is going to host a Texas Hold’em poker tournament on Oct. 25 to benefit Thurston County therapeutic ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/7/25
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The City of Lacey will close out its 2025 Night Market season with Halloween-themed events at Lacey Depot ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/6/25
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I’m angry. I’m not mad at aphids or powdery mildew though; I’m riled up because last Saturday Donald Trump announced that he told Pete Hegseth ...
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