Friday, October 2, 2026
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Standing by a spectacular bed of lilies near his front door, a friend said “This year my garden is finally everything I want it to be.”
What an enviable satisfaction! Most of us have …
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The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMoFA) is here but almost gone again.
The all-volunteer project is operating a pop-up art gallery (nothing’s for sale) at the Olympia Armory …
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July is undoubtedly turning out to be a fun month. Join any of the events below to support locals!
Olympia Lakefair Races, Saturday, July 15, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Set for its 46th year, …
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7/13/23
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Muslim Heritage Month.
At Tuesday's city council meeting, Dr. Amna Qazi of the Islamic Center of Olympia thanked the city …
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Earlier this week, a friend and I decided to look around for birds in downtown Olympia, and particularly around the Port (see map for specific locations mentioned). We were pleasantly surprised.
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The Olympia City Council has approved a petition to vacate the alley referred to as the old Griswold building off Fourth Avenue between Adams and Franklin Streets that paves the way for a project to …
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Intercity Transit will be providing transport service to Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the public who wish to see the JBLM Airshow being hosted at the base this weekend, July 15 and 16.
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The North Thurston Education Foundation has awarded scholarships with a total value of $191,000 to 49 graduating seniors from North Thurston Public Schools.
“We are delighted …
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7/12/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in an online survey that will be used to update the Public Participation and Partners chapter of the Olympia Comprehensive Plan.
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7/11/23
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Since Pixar’s first film in the 1990s, when they introduced us to another mean storytelling style through Toy Story, the company engaged the audience with its unique storytelling.
Up until …
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Twenty-year-old JJ Peck became pregnant at age 13 when her older brother sexually assaulted her.
“He raped me; I got pregnant; I had a child; and then my mom kicked me out of the house because she deemed me ‘impure,’” she began.
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Hummingbird Studios will have free one-hour art sessions each day from Tuesday to Thursday as part of the Olympia Armory’s first nine Art Interventions.
Hummingbird Studio is a free, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/7/23
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The Olympia High School Class of 2023 received their diplomas on Tuesday, June 20 during its commencement ceremony at Saint Martin's University. Proud family members and friends filled the bleachers …
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7/7/23
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A couple of weeks ago, George Walter and I teamed up on a column about the damage slugs do in gardens , and their value as food for birds. We quickly discovered that slugs are a hot topic that …
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Olympia School District’s Transition Academy and Project Search held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 9 at the Capital High School Performing Arts Center. Smiles, laughs, happy tears …
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7/6/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to register for its upcoming fall Arts Walk on October 6 to 7 to celebrate the city’s artists.
According to the city’s press release, more than …
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7/6/23
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Legion Way SE between Jefferson and Cherry Streets SE will be closed off to traffic tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Olympia said in a press release.
According to the city, the closure will be to …
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7/6/23
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Libraries are regularly evolving and changing to meet the needs of their patrons. Timberland Regional Library is responding to these needs by increasing library access through the Books by Mail …
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Thanks to the cartoon character Woody Woodpecker, the woodpecker family of birds is well-known, at least superficially. They make their living primarily by harvesting insects and other invertebrates …
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July will be a creative month for the locals. Join any of the events for each celebration!
Tenino’s 150th Jubillee, Saturday, July 8 The City of Tenino will celebrate its sesquicentennial …
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7/6/23
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