Thursday, October 1, 2026
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On Wednesday, May 6, a visit to a nearby native prairie confirmed what I had been told: the peak wildflower bloom this year is coming ...
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By George Walter
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5/7/26
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including Pop Up Cards with Belinda Hill and Bob's Kids Fishing ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/7/26
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The Lacey Museum and Cultural Center is inviting residents to help select artifacts for a summer exhibit ahead of the nation's 250th ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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5/6/26
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The South Sound Opening Day on Saturday, May 9, will feature the theme “Olympia, Portal to the World,” linking the city’s historic ...
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This week I intended to write a follow-up column about prairie birds, but a rare bird visiting the Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife ...
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Have you ever noticed how many songs have been written about romantic love? Better yet, I wonder how many songs are not about romantic ...
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including "An Evening of Art" in Olympia and "Masquerade Gala & Auction" ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/30/26
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I cannot over emphasize how extremely happy it makes me to see my friends at Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) have a new home at ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/29/26
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After seven years, Studio West Dance Theatre is bringing “Coppélia” back to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/28/26
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TC Media is bringing veteran entertainment writer Brian Kahn to the television writers room for a spring comedy workshop ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/27/26
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Earth Day was an occasion for local, state and national proclamations. All the best towns, cities, states and service clubs have proclamations ...
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Last weekend, I had the privilege of visiting the new Olympia Dance Studio where I got a tour of the new space (which is fabulous), watched ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/24/26
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It’s Prairie Time! Each year for three weeks centering on April 30, the native prairies of Thurston County come alive with ...
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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak with Harlequin Productions Marketing and Communications Director Helen Harvester about ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/23/26
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including SEA Day in Olympia and Stride for Sight in ...
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On this year’s Earth Day, environmentalists are discouraged by our president’s climate change denial, his phobia about wind turbines, and his ...
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Sunday, April 19, is the day that will remain dear to me always — for a multitude of reasons — all revolving around the Olympia Symphony ...
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All active duty and reserve personnel, veterans and their families are invited to attend the Military Spouse Appreciation Event of the North Thurston ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/20/26
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Even the most nature-oblivious people can’t help but notice that a lot of trees are blooming this month. Cherry trees are the most ...
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Every day this time of year, another migrating bird species arrives. This week, suddenly and from many locations, the first black-throated gray ...
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