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Goodbye, August! Hello, September! Another month has fruitfully passed by our county, let us welcome another month full of blessings.
Olympia Lamplighters Watercolor Class, September 2
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9/2/22
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The presubmission conference on the proposed project for Rebecca Howard Park was postponed yesterday, August 31, by the Olympia Site Plan Committee. The project would provide community members with a …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/1/22
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“To remember without stigma those who have been lost and provide education and awareness to end fatal overdoses,” details the Thurston County Opioid Response Task Force website.
The …
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By Sage Hamilton
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8/31/22
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Logan Chrysler’s art reflects his mixed heritage, cultures and background. He identifies as a Métis – a descendant of Canadian First Nations people (Nez Perce, Samson Cree) and …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/26/22
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'Salmon Romance' by Pat McVay and 'Underwater Disagreement' by Eileen Lagasse are the 2022 Percival Plinth People's Choice winners, Arts Commission chair Jim Burlingame announced at the Olympia City …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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8/24/22
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It was a birthday fit for a queen. And she did have a crown… and a sash, too.
One hundred guests attended, representing each of her 100 years. It was the birthday of Lieutenant Colonel …
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By Shirley Stirling
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8/24/22
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We’re on the downhill slope of summer.
We may still have some hot weather, but the signs of the coming change of season are everywhere: Unwatered grass has turned from green to gold. School …
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Prescribed burning in Tumwater will soon be permissible after the city's public health and safety committee agreed on August 9 to recommend an ordinance amending the city’s municipal …
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The country’s first national heritage area focused on maritime history is set to open by 2023, according to maritime historian Chuck Fowler from the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/9/22
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Having recently completed its ten-year study on reclaimed the safety of reclaimed water, the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is hosting two kinds of events to involve the public. These include:
A …
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The Lacey City Council signed a memorandum of agreement yesterday, August 4, with North Thurston Public Schools and the South Sound YMCA to fund afeasibility study of what’s being called …
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By JC Medina
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8/5/22
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Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and they are increasingly turning up in suburban areas like Thurston County. The draws are abundant food and green space.
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The Olympia Public Works Transportation Group proposed the inclusion of enhanced bike lanes in the Engineering Design and Development Standards or EDDS, tying it to future road works in the …
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Lacey is warning community members to take care when swimming in the waters of Long Lake.
In a Facebook post earlier today, Lacey authorities revealed that it has received two reports of …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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8/2/22
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![Schlich tending to clients in his store. ""I like to share the [wine's] provenance – where it comes from, its history and cultural ties."](https://beta.creativecirclecdn.com/jolt/medium/20220729-154942-wines2.jpg)
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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 …
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By Danny Stusser and Lorilyn C. Lirio
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7/29/22
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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, …
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7/29/22
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The Funding and Governance Work Group of the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary project presented yesterday their recommendations for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as an interlocal agreement that …
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There are two species of migratory, insect-eating birds that I look up to, mainly because they are only seen when flying in the sky above me. The legs and feet of both species are weak and used …
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Pattison Lake residents are pushing for the creation of a county-supported lake management district, which they believe would help protect and oversee the improvement of water quality and safety in …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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7/27/22
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InGenius!, the local artisan gallery and boutique in Yelm has announced plans for its one-year celebration, this Saturday, July 30.
“Meet the InGenius Artists”
The public will …
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