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Fresh carrot on a white background
Where do carrots come from?
Many years ago, a young woman from New York City came to visit on Bainbridge Island, brought by mutual friends who lived in Seattle. The Island amazed her; she said she had never seen so many … more
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A Jewish family lighting candles for Hannukah at home. This image does not depict it, but many Jewish people are Jews of color with different appearances and backgrounds.
‘Untraditional’ Hanukkah celebrations are often full of traditions for Jews of color
‘Untraditional’ Hanukkah celebrations are often full of traditions for Jews of color Hanukkah creates opportunities for families to celebrate their heritage – especially in the … more
Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
This week: It’s all about Olympia Family Theater
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have plans to be around either family, friends, or both on Thursday. Growing up, my family was insistent that no one should be alone this holiday, so we often had … more
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Karin "Wren" Green
Olympia Farmers Market hires new General Manager
The Olympia Farmers Market Board of Directors has selected Karin "Wren" Green as the Market’s new General Manager. Wren was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up spending … more
Schlich tending to clients in his store. ""I like to share the [wine's] provenance – where it comes from, its history and cultural ties."
OlyWines aims to help people embark on a journey
For cellar master Ed Schlich, wine is a democratic beverage that anyone should enjoy without concern about their knowledge of the products. "People have been intimidated by others when it comes to … more
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What’s happening coming up?
Thurston County Fair Wednesday, July 27 through Sunday, July 31, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Join Thurston Country as they celebrate its 150th year. This is a week-long affair in a haven of animals, … more
What’s happening coming up?
Tenino Depot Museum Pioneer Village- Depot MuseumJuly 22 10:00am-4:00pm, July 23 10:00am-5:00pm, July 24 11:00am-3:00pm Do you enjoy making antler jewelry, apple cider, making, blacksmithing, … more
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Denise Keegan, outgoing president of the Tumwater Rotary Club, presents Khurshida Begum, of A.S.H.H.O. Cultural Community Center, the 2022 Business Person of the Year award on June 29, 2022.
Khurshida Begum named Business Person of 2022 by Tumwater Rotary Club
Tumwater Rotary Club awarded Khurshida Begum its 2022 Business Person of the Year in appreciation for her meal donation program launched during the pandemic. “Her 'buy one, give one' program … more
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Food Prosperity Central's graphic explaining foodscaping.
Local farmers’ group offers classes on ‘foodscaping’
Food Prosperity Central (FPC), a farmers’ organization based in Lewis County and Yelm, is offering lectures on neighborhood gardening Wednesday, June 1, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Yelm Community … more
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Kathleen Anderson
Mexican-food trucks: Ole!
Recently some of my family members spent some time in Cabo San Jose, a resort town at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California. I, who did not, received daily updates and photos of exotic … more
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During the Olympia Advisory Committee meeting held on Thursday, Water Resources director Eric Christensen discussed with the committee members the proposal to provide a discount irrigation rate for urban agriculture.
Olympia utilities committee approves discount water rate for urban agriculture
The Olympia Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) has directed its staff to develop a discounted rate for irrigation water used for urban agriculture. Water Resources Department director Eric … more
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Your tax dollars at work: Washington State Department of Health routinely tests waters for bacterial contamination. See story for list of locations from which shellfish are currently unsafe.
Fecal pollution restricts shellfish harvest in Mason, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has completed the annual water quality evaluation of the state’s commercial shellfish growing areas. Unfortunately, high fecal … more
Avoid eating certain oysters until further notice, says the Washington State Department of Health, due to a norovirus outbreak linked to raw oysters.
DOH warns against eating certain oysters
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has updated its advisory to Washington residents to not serve or eat certain oysters harvested from the south and central parts of … more
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Several brands of vegetable seeds are on sale at Fred Meyer in Lacey and can be purchased using SNAP.
For some local families, gardening starts with food benefits
By Hannah Weinberger / Crosscut.com March 3, 2022 — Home gardener Maggie Slighte was thrilled to discover that she could use food assistance program benefits to purchase seeds and … more
The Tumwater City Council discussed on Tue., Feb. 8, 2022 the creation of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District.
Tumwater eyes first community garden 
The Tumwater City Council discussed on Tuesday the proposal to build the first community garden in the city in line with the creation of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District. Tumwater United … more
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Dead octopus inside a plastic bottle on the seabed among plastic bags and other garbage. COVID-19 is contributing to pollution, as discarded used masks clutter polluting sea bottom along with plastic trash.
State-wide ban on single-use plastic bags now in effect
With increasing concerns about environmental pollution, the state legislature issued a ban on single-use plastic. It also imposed corresponding fees for using other types of shopping bags effective … more
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Jill Severn
Gardens for the landless
For people who live in apartments, duplexes, tiny houses or houses with tiny yards, community gardens are the 21st century’s version of a micro homestead – one that usually comes with … more
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With a new paint job and door to the new covered patio, New Traditions Cafe is much brighter than before its 2021remodel.
New Traditions Cafe re-opens remodeled after six-month closure
New Traditions Cafe today rejoined its sister operation, New Traditions Fair Trade, as an open and ready business. The Cafe was closed for six months both because of pandemic restrictions and to … more
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Nicole Andres opened Nicole's Bar in Olympia two months into the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Nicole's Bar owner "super thankful" for community support
May 7, 2020, wasn’t the ideal date to open a new restaurant, but sometimes you have to work with the hand you’re dealt. Nicole Andres has worked as a bartender in the Thurston County … more
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The exterior and patio at Octapas Cafe, located at 610 Water St. SW, a couple hours before opening time on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.
Octapas Café started a new phase in the midst of pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has dished up a steady serving of uncertainty — and in some instance, closures — for restaurants near and far. It was in that uncertainty that the folks at Octapas … more
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