Friday, October 2, 2026
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George Washington recently spoke at South Union Grange. Who better to lead a celebration of the 250th anniversary (1773-2023) of the Boston Tea Party than the “father” of his country? And …
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A warming climate is changing what grows where.
In France, the traditional area for growing the grapes that become champagne are getting too hot. In England, they’re just now getting warm …
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Here's a selection of events and activities for the coming week.
Kula Abundance Tour, Sunday, May 7, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.Kula Cloth is Hosting a Fundraiser for Washington State Parks and Giving Away …
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5/4/23
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Yesterday (May 3rd) I took my own advice and journeyed to Grays Harbor to see the annual shorebird migration. I have previously written about this annual spring opportunity to witness this avian …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
The BOCC said it is committed to recognizing all AAPI …
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By JC Medina
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5/3/23
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Intercity Transit is hosting the Annual Bicycle Community Challenge in Thurston County this month.
Bicycle Commuter Challenge Coordinator Duncan Green said the 36-year-old event is the …
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By JC Medina
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5/3/23
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Odds and ends…
May has finally arrived, after a very drippy April, and I am anxious to see what pops up in our garden. We have finally put our mini greenhouses together and placed them over …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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5/3/23
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We all get a good feeling when we show up for others – whether it’s a family member, neighbor, or community organization. Giving is supposed to feel good — and who couldn’t …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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5/2/23
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Something is not right with you and your health. You decide to see your doctor for what is ailing you. This can run the gamut from a rash to coughing, shortness of breath, pain from the neck to the …
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By Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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5/2/23
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On Thursday, Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee approved the Planning Commission's recommendation to amend the zero minimum parking proposal on residential with instruction to the staff to …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee, on Wednesday, April 26, heard a proposal to convert the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake to multifamily use.
The building at 2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW has …
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The second annual Squaxin Island Race was held Saturday, April 15, by the Sound Rowers and Paddlers Club. The race started out of Boston Harbor Marina, with the start and finish lines close to the …
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By Sage Hamilton
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4/28/23
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Olympia’s Spring Arts walk is in full swing today, with more than 98 locations participating in hosting art experiences. There are more than 225 artists to engage with and activities to enjoy …
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4/28/23
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Thurston County had a chilly, rainy spring – until this past week, when warm sunny weather made people swoon. But just when the sun came out, a friend and I left for, of all places, Las …
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Olympia Heritage Commission vice chair Garner Miller unveiled this year's Heritage Award nominees, most of whom contributed to the city's music culture, at the Community Livability and Public Safety …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/27/23
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OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Works will close US 12, from Pecan Street SW to Old Highway 99 SW/Elderberry Street SW, for the paving of the new roundabout intersection at Sargent Road. …
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4/27/23
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Loren “Skip” Steffen and Mindy Roberts have the courage to live their Christian faith with and in the hope of helping the homeless.
“God has richly blessed me and my wife in our …
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By JM Simpson
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4/27/23
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Only 63 events are in The JOLT's Community Calendar this week! Here are some highlights:
Spring Art Walk, Friday and Saturday, April 28-29
The Spring edition of the Olympia Arts Walk will …
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4/27/23
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Olympia plans to include energy auditing in its rental rehabilitation projects funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) it receives.
Anastasia Everett, Olympia's CDBG …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/26/23
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Today, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Sophia Bowton-Meade, student Senator for Legislative Affairs at SPSCC, has been …
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4/26/23
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