Our most overlooked local falcon species is the Merlin. One of its sub-species (see below) is a fairly regular sight in the winter; the Olympia Christmas Bird Count typically finds four or more …
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It’s that time of the year again. The ground is becoming littered with the signs of the season. No, not the autumnal fall of leaves blanketing our wonderful Pacific Northwest landscape: the …
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By the time we reach a certain age, most people start to give thought to their own mortality. Sometimes, if we are faced with terminal illnesses, we may want a say in the manner in which we depart …
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Happy Halloween! I don’t know what might be scaring you these days, but for me, it is not the creatures coming to our front door tonight begging for candy! When I get despondent about …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/31/23
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The Covid 19 pandemic left many people behind on healthcare follow-ups for both prevention and ongoing care of chronic conditions (with current staff shortages at every level of healthcare not …
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My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, comes later this month. Focusing on gratitude, family, friends and, of course, great food, Thanksgiving embodies my belief that cooking is love!
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By Shannon Beigert
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10/30/23
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An easy pumpkin bread is simple, yet touches our senses of taste and smell in tune with the season.
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Thurston County Commissioner District 4
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Neighbors:
It’s election time! You’ve seen the yard signs, received mailers, NOW it is time to VOTE! Running for elected office is hard. All these candidates have put themselves out …
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Submitted by Amy Evans Harding, Port of Olympia Commissioner
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10/27/23
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Port of Olympia Commission – District 1
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10/27/23
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The ground offered lessons in color and leaf identification. Where big leaf maples dominated, there were a hundred shades of orange and brown with yellow highlights. Passing cottonwoods, the trail turned a mellower yellow. And at the one spot where aspen leaves fluttered and fell in their distinctive way, the path was chartreuse.
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Lacey City Council Position 2
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10/27/23
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Last Friday I received a 10 p.m. phone call from one of my work colleagues. She and her husband live near Eld Inlet in western Thurston County. As they were closing their home for the evening, they …
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Scam Jam. It kind of sounds like a party, doesn’t it? And in a way, it is. Only instead of a house party, the Scam Jams are held in neighborhood clubhouses, churches, service clubs, senior …
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Re: Reasons to jump into our rivers, published Monday, October 23, 2023 in The JOLT .
For years, I thought as Ms Leveritt seems to regarding Capitol Lake's effect on our …
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I’m proud to say that we raised two children to be healthy, happy, caring, and confident adults. However, it still had its challenges. While my husband is a teacher and trained to deal with …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/24/23
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City of Lacey Council Positions 2 and 3
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Port of Olympia Commission – District 1
Vote Bill McGregor
Submitted by Charles Hallett , Olympia
I seldom get mixed with local politics; however, I believe we should re elect …
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County Commission – District 4
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We urge support for Proposition 1, the county public safety sales tax measure. The measure is narrowly tailored to fill funding gaps and address urgent priorities. 60% of the proceeds would go to …
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Submitted By Tye Menser, Thurston County Commissioner, District 3
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10/23/23
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