Friday, October 2, 2026
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Tumwater School District Interim Superintendent Carole Meyer moved to suspend Tumwater Virtual Academy (TVA)’s operations during a board meeting last Thursday, May 11, citing enrolment issues.
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The Olympia Arts Commission has approved the proposed mural that will be painted at the Olympia Senior Center. The mural will be the first large art piece that depicts aging and seniors in the city …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/15/23
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The Olympia City Council signed two proclamations for May 2023, celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
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How were the first two weeks of May? Buckle up and skim through the upcoming events below.
Flag Book Workshop with Ray, Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Created by book artist Hedi Kyle, a flag …
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5/12/23
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Teachers gathered on Thursday, May 11, to voice their sentiments on their job loss due to the Olympia School District (OSD)’s current reduction measures, which were revealed to them during …
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Wow. A forecast for nearly 90 degrees on Mothers’ Day! Public opinion is divided about our heat wave, but tomato plants love it. And a lot of mothers love tomato plants.
Maybe your mother …
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By Jill Severn
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5/12/23
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For much of the 20th century, KGY was integral to community life in the South Sound region. A good, but quirky example is the alleged Olympia High School class of 1973 making the iconic KGY studio …
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Since 2022, JOLT has told the stories of Thurston County, and what is happening right here in our own community. Editor Danny Stusser calls it an exercise in democracy, saying, “We publish …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed May 7 to May 13 as Public Service Recognition Week.
The BOCC said the week is a chance to honor the contributions of …
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At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, the Heritage Commission honored seven individuals, places, and local organizations that have contributed to the community's heritage.
Recipients of …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/11/23
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The Teen Tech Tutors program at the Olympia Timberland Library has been bringing people together for over a decade in a symbiotic, intergenerational program that pairs tech-savvy teens with patrons …
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By Anna Lisa Rasmussen
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5/11/23
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In recent weeks several readers have asked me to help them better identify the spring birds, and especially their songs. I suspect some of you have tried listening to the dawn chorus and been …
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Olympia, Wash. – As the world continues to move towards a more digital era, the importance of digital literacy has become increasingly apparent in communities worldwide. To address this need in …
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5/10/23
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Dr. Thelma Jackson has been recognized as Lacey's 'Ken Balsley Historian of the Year' as a significant part of the city's history month this year.
Jackson has been recognized for her extensive …
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By JC Medina
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5/9/23
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The West Olympia Timberland Library hosted a Grand Reopening Saturday, May 6. The library, which is located inside Capital Mall next to Van's store and the entrance nearest Total Wine, used the …
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When I was the Director of Volunteers at the Dallas Public Library, I often heard, “so you’re a volunteer?” Those of us in the volunteer management profession hear this a lot. …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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5/9/23
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On April 20, the Aspen Institute announced the winners and finalists of the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier award for two-year colleges. South Puget …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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5/8/23
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Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder could not help but become emotional while awarding the city’s highest honor, the Spirit of Lacey Award, to the late Ken Balsley.
During the council meeting on …
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By JC Medina
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5/5/23
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Olympia is seeking proposals from qualified consultant teams to conduct research and provide recommendations, specifically in increasing the number of units permanently affordable to low-income …
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Since 1993, Super Mario Bros movies end up failing both financially and through critical reception, along with the first movie being the start of this adaptation curse.
Now, as one of many major …
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By Yongma Lee
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5/5/23
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