Thursday, October 1, 2026
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As we move into the holiday season, we like to think about the delicious food many of us share with friends and family as we ...
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By Shannon Beigert
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11/17/25
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There is something so human and entirely natural about the act of listening. In this busy world with consistent notifications and a myriad distractions, it really is not easy to step away and …
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Part one of this holiday guide discussed ways you can incorporate shopping local and supporting the arts into your holiday season gift giving and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/12/25
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The Washington State Department of Ecology and Department of Natural Resources are considering a rule that would arbitrarily expand forested ...
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There are two subjects we would like to discuss. First of all, we want to thank all our veterans for their service and for all the sacrifices you may ...
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Similar to a Thanksgiving turkey, I have attempted to stuff this guide with as many thoughtful, clever and beautiful ideas for your holiday season ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/11/25
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It started three weeks ago. I started to feel ... funny. I was making lots of typos and had vertigo. On a whim, I sent an email to my doctor’s receptionist — didn’t notice the …
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Last Saturday, there were no salmon coming up McLane Creek. Stream Team volunteers were a little anxious. This time of year, the creek is typically ...
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Have you ever been to the Owl’s Nest Cafe and seen the murals on the walls? How about the Underhill Plant Shop or Thurston County ...
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With shorter days and the coming of winter, inevitably readers ask some version of the following question: “I’m worried about the birds. Should I ...
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Local singer, songwriter and guitarist Lisa Robischon has released her new album ...
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By Rachel Benton
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11/5/25
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As it’s Halloween, I’d like to focus on the ghost ships that have been reported on Puget Sound, resulting from the many shipwrecks that have ...
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If good intentions were enough to make good policy, Proposition 1 might be worth supporting. But Olympia’s “Workers’ Bill of Rights” trades feel-good rhetoric for real-world …
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The last week of October began with fierce rain, wild wind and power outages. But by midafternoon on Sunday, the rain was finally wrung out and ...
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As the power outages remain a popular topic throughout Thurston County, I invite you once again into a conversation about the power exchange ...
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By Rachel Benton
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10/30/25
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A couple of years ago, the City of Lacey began two programs to improve ...
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Every time the lights in my house flickered last weekend, my heart skipped a beat and I began to ...
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Halloween is just days away, so it is time for our yearly tribute to one of the most beautiful and misunderstood felines of all, the ...
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For years, Olympia has prided itself on being a progressive city. A leader in compassion, equity, and bold ideas. We have taken strong stands on issues ranging from ...
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I’ve always thought gardening promotes peace of mind and genuine happiness. At last Saturday’s "No Kings" rally, I was surprised to find that protesting ...
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