Thursday, October 1, 2026
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"What the Constitution Means to Me" performances to include reception for students, parents, and teachers participating in competition.
Harlequin Production s (HQP) will be putting on performances of Heidi Schreck’s play, What the Constitution Means to Me, and offering a constitution-based competition for high schoolers …
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The Puget Sound Estuarium is featuring various kid-friendly activities this September, from educational to sensory ones.
The regular Pier Peer returns on September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/9/24
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Our brief episode of sorrow about the end of summer has passed, and now it’s time to aim our sense of wonder at the pleasures of September.
Celebrations
September began with two …
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The local events set for this weekend and next week would be fun for families and friends.
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9/6/24
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Olympia is seeking public input to officially name three park properties – the Olympia Armory, Yelm Highway Community, and Kaiser Woods Park.
The city will be collecting name …
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A story from Seattle some ten years ago described a young girl’s remarkable friendship with crows, and her collection of gifts they brought her. At first, when she accidentally dropped bits of …
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84.5% of Yelm Education Association voted to ratify collective bargaining agreement.
Members of the Yelm Education Association (YEA) voted yesterday, September 3, to ratify its 2024-2027 contract with the Yelm Community Schools (YCS), after a tentative agreement was drafted Monday.
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Olympia is offering young people an opportunity to influence city policy and decision-making by joining the Youth Council.
The city has opened the application for the Youth Council. The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/4/24
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The Olympia Film Society OFS, Palestinian Action of South Sound ( PASS ), and Rachel Corrie Foundation will present a bake sale and fundraiser on September 8, along with two feature films for …
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This week, we will be touching on various subjects, including some upcoming events.
First, we want to acknowledge the comments we received after last week’s column, “Where you …
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By Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz
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9/4/24
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Thurston County and much of Western Washington have a heat advisory that remains in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday until 11 p.m. Friday. Temperatures may range from the mid-80s to the mid-90s.
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Tumwater City Council okayed plans for pavement repairs on Crosby Boulevard and Israel Road.
As part of the council’s consent agenda on Tuesday, September 3, the council authorized the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/4/24
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The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (tribe) discussed their appeal of the hearing examiner's decision on July 2 at a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) work session last August 28, …
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Olympia Heritage Commission endorses the 1938 Art Moderne building's nomination
The Olympia Heritage Commission has unanimously endorsed the nomination of the historic Olympia Armory to the National Register of Historic Places.
At a recent commission meeting on Aug. 28, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/3/24
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The Bible Presbyterian Church of Olympia hosted the 87 th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC) on its grounds on Sleater-Kinney Road in August. The Rev. Tito Lyro serves as pastor of …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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9/3/24
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The Senior Services for South Sound (SSSS) highlights their Pet Assistance for Low-income Seniors (PALS) fund from September 9 to 15 to collect more donations.
The PALS Fund, which depends on …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/3/24
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Community Advisory Committee seeks diversity for the seats open for applicants
Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is calling “civically-minded individuals who represent our …
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Intercity Transit has announced that it will operate on a weekend-level service schedule on Monday, September 2 as Labor Day approaches.
This adjustment affects local and Express bus services …
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By JC Medina
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8/30/24
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The Thurston County Board of Supervisors joined Lacey and Olympia City Councils in declaring August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the county.
According to a press release from …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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8/30/24
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The Yelm Education Association (YEA), the teachers’ union, is set to hold a strike against the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) on Tuesday, September 3, unless the parties reach an agreement before …
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