Thursday, October 1, 2026
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“Providing nutritious and delicious foods is of high value to [Food Bank] clients and, in so doing, gives their families the feeling that someone cares for them and emboldens the spirit."
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Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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8/13/24
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This is the month often known as the dog days of summer – a time of heat, lassitude, and crowded beaches.
It’s a month of ups and downs for gardeners. Vegetable gardens are …
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Puget Sound Energy recently mailed a notice about upcoming rate changes. I was stunned. Inflation has been a factor in recent times and the PSE rate proposals are just an example of how a company …
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Senior Action Network (SAN), fresh off a successful Senior Day at Capital Lake f air event, is already hard at work on other upcoming events.
SAN member Revel Lacey hosted a Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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8/7/24
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When I turned 40, I had a few accomplishments to look back on. When an organization like the Washington State Combined Fund Drive (CFD) turns 40, it has a lot to brag about. I’m certain some of …
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By Zach Davis-Price
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8/6/24
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We love the Thurston County Fair, and old dogs, too. Don't miss the Hops & Hounds Auction, Saturday, August 17. Also -- Know any pet-friendly businesses?
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My mother loved chicken. Growing up, she served chicken at least four times a week. I still enjoy chicken today.
While I typically prefer chicken breast meat, in recent weeks, I rediscovered …
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By Shannon Beigert
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8/5/24
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Big, bright, tall sunflowers are coming into bloom all around the County, to the delight of bees, butterflies and people. These days, the classic golden flowers – the ones that get the tallest …
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By Jill Severn
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8/2/24
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In his opinion piece last week, "What's so important about cities' Comprehensive Plans?" Pat Cole brings up two subjects that are of particular concern to me: zoning laws and urban transportation, an …
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Most of my family hooked up their travel trailers and noodled off to Leavenworth for a few days last week. Those of us who remained at home, to work, and feed the remaining chickens and dogs, had to …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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7/31/24
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We were reading one of Kathleen Anderson’s columns in The JOLT -- "What's in a name?" -- and it dawned on us how often this moment comes up with pet owners when choosing a name.
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By Thom Donitz and Trish Lynn
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7/31/24
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My column from May 21, "Primary Care Internal Medicine is Dead" has gone around the world, as it was republished on July 17 in Medscape .
Medscape is an online resource for …
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Sorry, kids.
The summer will be over before we know it. As the new school year looms, class supply lists start popping up everywhere. This can cause anxiety for those on a tight budget. Thurston …
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By Zach Davis-Price
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7/30/24
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In the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed to have an abundance of berries at this time of the year. We have raspberry canes in our yard, which produced more fruit this year than we’ve ever had. …
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I have no doubt that what everyone reading this wants to do is get involved in a lengthy policy process and discussion in and about Olympia. OK, just kidding, but if you do have such a desire, …
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Who knew there are wild cucumbers growing in Western Washington? Apparently, a lot of people knew, and now we do too.
Variously known as Bigroot, Manroot, or Old-man-in-the-ground, wild …
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For our avian neighbors, July is Fledging Month. I was reminded of this a few days ago when a large bird flew right overhead screaming desperately. It was a fledgling Bald Eagle , recently out of the …
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I was with the Lions Low Vision Resource Center last Friday at Senior Action Network's Senior Day at Capital Lakefair. At one point, I noticed a Zumba class in front of the stage. After watching for …
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This article is all about Club Moxie. Before I tell you how cool Club Moxie is, I must fill you in on the Junior League of Olympia. T heir mission statement says it better than I can . “The …
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By Zach Davis-Price
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7/23/24
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I’ve been traveling over the past few weeks; it is good to be back in Thurston County. First, I visited friends on the Olympic Peninsula and in the Seattle area, and then I went on to …
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