Thursday, October 1, 2026
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This year, Christmas in the Pacific Northwest is, well, Christmasy is cold, wet, blustery and gray. This type of weather makes the decorated …
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If you have ever tried homemade fruitcake, you will know it is nothing like the store-bought variety.
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/24/24
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A best books of the year column seems like the thing to do when you write a literary column.
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At dinner a few nights ago, a recent high school graduate asked “What’s the solstice? What’s that all about?” She was a smart, hard-working, Advanced Placement student; now …
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Last Sunday was a good weather day, at least for Thurston County in December. No rain and not bitter cold, although one did not have to be walking around for long before the damp began to creep into …
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By George Walter
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12/19/24
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504 Plan or IEP? Shannon, our educational advocate digs into the subject for a parent...
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By Shannon Sankstone
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12/19/24
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This holiday season has been a strange one. My great granddaughter and great-great grandson are spending Christmas in California. My granddaughters and great-grand kids that live next door will be …
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Providence St. Peter’s Hospital will close three outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) clinics in mid-January: Chehalis, Tumwater Valley and Sleater Kinney.
This change impacts …
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Memoir and essays by Sasha LaPointe
It’s a time of transition for me, as I have finished my bachelor's degree at The Evergreen State College and will start my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Bennington College in …
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In a recent issue of The Atlantic, Jonathon Rauch reviews two books about what it means to be over 65 in America. Here’s one of its cheerier bits of data:
“Eighty is the new 68, …
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By Jill Severn
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12/13/24
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If the only birds you see are the ones at your bird feeder or those birds you see around the neighborhood; you may not be familiar with some of our more common birds of winter, the scoters. There are three …
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By George Walter
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12/12/24
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The Washington Administrative Code, affectionately known as “The WAC,” is the rule of the land in Thurston County and the Evergreen State. It is the collective name for all state-level …
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It is entirely possible that we all know someone who is dreading the upcoming holiday season. It could be because of the recent loss of a loved one, the home they had to give up due to health …
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We wonder how many of our readers have thought lately that all we do is promote local businesses that concern animals. it does seem to be the case.
However, it is the holiday season, and we are …
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If you are looking for something a little different this holiday season, let me recommend The Big Shorts Festival.
On Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, the Olympia Film Collective will present The …
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In a couple of weeks, I am going to do a 2024 books of the year column. I’d love your input. For this, it’s not necessary to be a local book, but it could be. What book …
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As we move into winter, squash varieties become more prevalent in our markets. One of my favorites is butternut squash. It has a mild, comforting flavor. Paired with Brussels sprouts, it becomes a …
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/9/24
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Finally, all the tulip and daffodil bulbs have been planted, and the ground above them now looks bare and blank. But there’s plenty of action underground, where those bulbs are pushing down …
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When reached by phone, historian Deborah J. Ross quipped that her upcoming History Talk at Lacey City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12, has been referred to as her "sex talk." Ahem! Her talk is …
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The telephone message arrived one evening last week.
“I live right in the middle of the city and there’s an owl hooting outside. What’s going on? It sounds lonely. Is it looking for …
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By George Walter
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12/5/24
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