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It lasted 20 years, November 1, 1955 – April 30, 1975, and is being commemorated for 13 years. That’s a long commemoration. Can you guess what “it” is? The National 50 …
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Two female suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing $14,229 worth of designer sunglasses from a local retailer last Monday, Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported in a social media post .
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/17/23
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved an ordinance establishing a rental housing registry and inspection program, which requires all rental property owners in the city to register their …
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“The biggest transportation challenge with this project is retrofitting a very auto-oriented place to be more supportive of walking, biking, and transit,” shared Public Works …
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Christmas is the time of giving. Reignite your spirit of altruism through these charity events and local markets.
The Joy of Giving Drive, November 13-30 The Olympia Municipal Court …
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11/16/23
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The public hearing on the proposed additional residential areas for the Multi Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program updates showed a significant disagreement among residents, who see the tax break as …
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Olympia Family Theater is holding its production of The Velveteen Rabbit from December 8 to 31 at its downtown Olympia location.
Based on the children's book written by Margery Williams, The …
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11/15/23
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy became involved in a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 Monday night, November 13.
In a social media post , TCSO reported that the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/15/23
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The Oly Town Artesians FC finally got their first win of the season on Saturday, November 4, as they outlasted a late comeback scare from Bremerton’s Olympic Peninsula Force (or Oly-Pen), 9-8, …
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By Vince Zafra
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11/14/23
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The piece I wrote about my son’s visit to Providence St. Peter’s ED hit a sensitive nerve in this community.
This weekend I was called to support my son’s girlfriend …
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With only about 2,000 ballots remaining to be counted as of 4:47 p.m. today, it's time to announce the likely winners of most of the general election races throughout Thurston County.
The …
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By Sage Hamilton, Danny Stusser, Hannah Franklin, Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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11/13/23
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Buck Williams encountered Elizabeth living under a pallet and blanket in an alley in downtown Olympia.
“How you doing, Elizabeth; is there anything I can do for you?” he asked.
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Maureen Wells hasn’t found a cure for Alzheimer’s.
But she has discovered the key to unlocking powerful memories and improving vitality, engagement, and emotional connection for all …
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By Hannah Franklin
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11/13/23
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Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts announced that the construction to transform the historic Armory building into an arts center will begin in 2024.
At the Arts Commission meeting on …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/13/23
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 14, the Olympia City Council will hold a hearing to expand the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) to the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea and other areas.
If they move …
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Seventy-one people registered for public comment at the Olympia School District (OSD) Board’s regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, to rally against the possible closure and consolidation of …
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The Olympia Arts Commission has selected the artists to do the cover art for the 2024 Arts Walk programs.
On Thursday, Olympia Arts Program specialist Angel Nava announced the jury's …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/10/23
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has announced that Steven J. Drew has been reappointed by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to the college's Board of Trustees.
The reappointment, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/10/23
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Olympia has a long history of providing incentives to facilitate different types of housing throughout the city.
Its goals may include encouraging higher density to manage growth, support …
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BrenRose founder Tammy Levario seeking paths to helping the youth she helps to have brighter futures
What do you do when, in six months, you’re losing your house? Ordinarily, you would just get busy and find another one. But it’s not always that straightforward, especially when your …
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