Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Tumwater School District is facing a painful budget crisis, and the school district’s student farming program, called FRESH, may fall under the budget ...
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Close out the month of March with a potluck, educational sessions and performances in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/27/25
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Last week, I was blessed with the opportunity to speak with Dan Colgan of Capital City Chorus (CCC), who has a free show, “Brahms and Mozart,” happening ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/27/25
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Occasionally someone will ask me how I come up with something new to write about each week. I usually answer vaguely with a version of “I don’t know, really. Something just pops up and …
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For far longer than any living person can remember, people have been growing food and sharing it. This year, we should double down ...
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Have you ever attended the "Procession of the Species" Celebration? It’s a parade that celebrates the natural world with music, art, and movement in ...
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Meet other people, join information sessions, and take the kids for a stroll this weekend in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/20/25
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Recently, I have found a unique spot in the audience that gives me a bird’s-eye view of the incredible ventures happening in Thurston County ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/20/25
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Last week’s column had a general description of red crossbills (and white-winged crossbills as well), including their crisscrossed bills and interesting …
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Olympia Family Theater (OFT) will present "Magic Curtain Mornings!" on April 18, 25 and 26. The event will feature child-friendly ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/14/25
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A lot of people are scared right now –scared about the growing list of budget cuts, mass firing and banned words in federal agencies, scared about the impacts ...
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This weekend take in a film screening, have a few laughs, update an expired passport, take in a workshop and more in ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/13/25
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Just like our clocks, the Thurston County arts scene moved forward last weekend in presenting refreshingly original ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/13/25
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Each spring and fall, as we switch from standard time to daylight saving time and back, there are always a few editorials complaining about the custom …
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Organizations seeking financial support for cultural programs in Olympia have two more days to submit their applications for Inspire Olympia’s Impact Funding, which will close at ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/12/25
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A pair of big postseason wins have vaulted the South Puget Sound Community College men’s basketball team into rarified air. The Clippers advanced to the ...
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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3/11/25
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Families, fitness enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers have a fresh lineup of activities as Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation opened its spring registration on ...
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In Thurston County, 42.9% of homeless people are women, according to the 2024 Thurston County Point-in-Time study. This contrasts with approximately 30 to 38 percent nationally, according to various …
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The first plants to come up in spring are weeds, and among the weeds the earliest are usually the most prolific.
And the most prolific and fast growing of all are often shotweed and dandelions. …
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Enjoy the weekend while engaging in a variety of ...
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By The JOLT News Staff
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3/6/25
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