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If you’ve ever stared down a stack of papers after an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meeting and thought, “I cannot do this,” well, welcome to the ...
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By Shannon Sankstone
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3/28/25
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The Tumwater School District is facing a painful budget crisis, and the school district’s student farming program, called FRESH, may fall under the budget ...
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Last week, I was blessed with the opportunity to speak with Dan Colgan of Capital City Chorus (CCC), who has a free show, “Brahms and Mozart,” happening ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/27/25
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Occasionally someone will ask me how I come up with something new to write about each week. I usually answer vaguely with a version of “I don’t know, really. Something just pops up and …
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Olympia has a history of things turning into other things. The former city maintenance yard is now The Olympia Center. The original one became the headquarters for ...
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Our Washington Legislature, in its frantic last five weeks, begins hearing state budget proposals this week. It is a heated and pressured time up on the hill dealing with a $12 billion budget …
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This is a simple and easy recipe that comes to mind as we move into spring, and greens are starting rise up through the cool earth.
Nothing is better than a warm, wilted spinach salad. Here is …
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/24/25
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Thurston County is home to great outdoor recreation, much of it on our public lands in Capitol Forest. In the 1950’s, I hiked, biked and rode horses there, and I clearly recall the vast …
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For far longer than any living person can remember, people have been growing food and sharing it. This year, we should double down ...
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I am always amazed at what can be accomplished in a short time by a dedicated team of people with a common problem and a solution-oriented ...
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By Shannon Sankstone
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3/21/25
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Have you ever attended the "Procession of the Species" Celebration? It’s a parade that celebrates the natural world with music, art, and movement in ...
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Recently, I have found a unique spot in the audience that gives me a bird’s-eye view of the incredible ventures happening in Thurston County ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/20/25
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Last week’s column had a general description of red crossbills (and white-winged crossbills as well), including their crisscrossed bills and interesting …
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In 1892, on the corner of 4th and Cherry — now the site of City Hall — local media mogul millionaire John Miller Murphy erected Olympia’s first major music venue ...
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As we get older, not Trish and Thom of course, some of us start to reflect on the people and pets in our lives and what binds us to them after ...
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! I have already provided recipes for corned beef and cabbage, colcannon and Irish soda bread. Today, we will complete our tribute to Ireland with a delicious …
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/17/25
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When your child has a disability, or even a learning need, life becomes clogged with appointments, interviews, assessments, checklists, meetings, emails, conferences -- and the list goes on and on. …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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3/17/25
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Job well done, Deborah Vinsel! Thurston Community Media, in its 39th year, is a treasure to our community and this column gives kudos to both retiring CEO and Executive Director …
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A lot of people are scared right now –scared about the growing list of budget cuts, mass firing and banned words in federal agencies, scared about the impacts ...
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Just like our clocks, the Thurston County arts scene moved forward last weekend in presenting refreshingly original ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/13/25
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