Thursday, October 1, 2026
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You may know the location of Bigelow Park, on the near east side of Olympia. Last summer, while walking by the park in the early ...
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Our vibrant and consistent stream of artistic events taking place in Olympia, including the Vox Olympia concert this Saturday, would not be ...
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It fills my heart with joy knowing this series has spoken to each of you and become popular in the community. This specific series might ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/7/26
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When many people hear “The NAACP” they usually think about Black history, maybe racial justice, marching or demonstrations ...
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When most people think of early Fourth of July celebrations, they generally picture the East ...
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In the days of the Roman emperors, even the most greedy and self-serving among them acknowledged the ...
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At the beginning of July, the breeding season for our Thurston County birds is drawing to a close. In the weeks to come, you will ...
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Grand Mound is simultaneously a geological phenomenon, a census-designated place, an urban growth area, a black dot on the ...
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I hope you all had a fabulous Pride weekend! I loved seeing you all out there shining with love and joy! I especially applaud ...
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What an honor it was to chat with City of Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff and Arts Coordinator Lena ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/30/26
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A quiet starvation is unfolding across Thurston and Mason counties. Driven by federal budget gridlock, shifting state administrative costs and ...
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Many of us, even people whose lives have spanned seven decades, or more, harbor an inner ageist. The mention of the words ...
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This series would be incomplete without arts educator, actor and musician Heather Matthews, who is so heavily involved in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/25/26
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When the Olympia Chamber Orchestra (OCO) first announced their 2025-26 season, the final concert at Capital High ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/24/26
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I clapped, swayed to the music and tapped my (not blue suede) shoes to the beat of every incredible classic rock ‘n’ roll hit performed in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/23/26
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Older adults (ages 55 and up) represent one of every five people experiencing homelessness in the United States, accounting ...
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Last Saturday, my son, Aaron, graduated with a master's degree from Central Washington University. It was a bright, sunny day ...
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Last month, I had the opportunity to see Olympia Family Theater’s “The Hobbit,” co-directed by James Dover, who had a ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/18/26
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John Miller Murphy arrived in the Pacific Northwest as a child after crossing the plains in 1850 and grew up in ...
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Earlier this month, I was given the exclusive opportunity to chat with Washington Center for the Performing Arts Executive ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/17/26
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