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Cassidy Walchak-Sloan and Alisha Saucedo are expected to represent the Saints at various distance running events in the GNAC Championships.
Saint Martin’s Track and Field team steps up in Great Northwest Athletic Conference Finals
With only a couple of weeks left approaching the Conference Finals, the Saint Martin’s University Track and Field team is in their homestretch preparations to vie for all the marbles and was … more
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Troy Oliver, NTPS’s assistant superintendent of operations, will be the school district's supervisor.
North Thurston Public Schools assistant superintendent to take the helm
During a special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors selected Troy Oliver as its next Superintendent.  “I have been proud to work … more
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Olympia-born Braxton Claridy represents the Evergreen State College in the men’s 200 meters.
Geoducks perform last few laps at CWU Invitational ahead of Conference Championships
In the lead-up for the upcoming Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Championships in early May, the Evergreen State College Track and Field team battled for their homestretch outdoor meets and … more
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Attendees of the Olympia School District meeting can be seen rejoicing last night, April 25, 2024, as Superintendent Patrick Murphy recommended the removal of school closures as an option to save money.
Madison, McKenny to remain open as Olympia School Board rules out closures
The Olympia School District (OSD) Board expressed no objections to Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s recommendation of excluding school closure as an option to supplement the district’s … more
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According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, a caller claimed that a shooter was present at the school, prompting the school to contact law enforcement; the school entered into lockdown and then lockout status for the afternoon of April 25, 2024.
Nisqually Middle School locked down and locked out after threat yesterday
Thursday, April 25, 2024, at about 1 p.m., the Nisqually Middle School was under heavy police presence after a shooting threat was made via phone call. According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office … more
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Dr. Justin Ainsworth, one of the finalists, is associate superintendent in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Palmer, Alaska.
Only two weeks in, incoming North Thurston Public Schools superintendent backs out
Dr. Justin Ainsworth, the newly hired and incoming superintendent of North Thurston School District (NTSD), has announced his resignation, triggering a new round of interviews to fill the post. … more
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Yellow radiation hazard sign due to Radon Gas
Young artist winners recognized in 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced the 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest's young winners.  Aimed at nine to fourteen-year-old artists, the competition aims to … more
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Teachers and paraeducators are crucial to a child's education. They are, however, sometimes unappreciated.
Olympia School District to celebrate Teacher’s Appreciation Week, May 6 - 10
The Olympia School District Board declared May 6 to 10 as Teacher’s Appreciation Week through a proclamation signed on Thursday, April 11. The proclamation highlighted that teachers work … more
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Corona Parker competing in the high jump in the PLU invite last March.
Evergreen State’s Corona Parker dazzles in CCC Multi-event Championships
Graduate student-athlete Corona Parker broke school and personal records in track and field while representing Evergreen State College last Friday, April 19. This athletic feat was at the two-day … more
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The Olympia School District Board had a work session last Thursday, April 18, 2024, to discuss enrollment, staffing, and budget updates.
Olympia School District projects 8,897 students for fall
Olympia School District (OSD)’s Executive Director of Business & Finance, Kate Davis, discussed the current enrollment, staffing, and budget updates with the OSD Board at a Thursday … more
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) invites everyone to its inaugural Career & Transfer Fair on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
First Annual Career & Transfer Fair for South Puget Sound Community College’s on May 15
The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) invites everyone to its inaugural Career & Transfer Fair on Wednesday, May 15. Interested community members may visit SPSCC's Olympia Campus … more
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Destiny Conerly (#5), one of the seniors honored on SMU Seniors’ Day, catches a Nighthawks player out.
SMU Saints battle out NNU Nighthawks in softball series as seniors celebrated
The Saint Martin's University softball team paid tribute to the seniors in their final playing year for the Saints with a hard-fought battle against Northwest Nazarene, to which they won once in a … more
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Kayleese Dorfner for Timberline slides home
Timberline Blazers burn North Thurston Rams, 14-3
Timberline High School has always been a tough team to beat, with only one loss.   It was a nice sunny day,  April 15th  Monday at the North Thurston High School, softball … more
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Finalists for Griffin School District Superintendent position: Cindy Orr, Dan Gregory, Kirsten Rue
Three finalists line up for Griffin School District Superintendent position
Griffin School District announced three finalists for its Superintendent position after preliminary interviews witnessed by approximately 30 people online. From 12 applicants, the board picked … more
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The Clippers golf team brings in Joey Woods as assistant coach.
South Puget Sound Clippers to return for NWAC Golf action, hires new assistant coach
After a six-month winter break, the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams are set to return to the golf course to compete in various meets as they vie … more
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Alauna Carstens (in green) books her tickets to the conference and national championships in women’s 1500 meters, her second national standard.
Carstens sets national standard again for Evergreen Track and Field
The Evergreen State College Track and Field competed again in another track meet, this time in the John Knight Twilight … more
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Dr. Justin Ainsworth, one of the finalists, is associate superintendent in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Palmer, Alaska.
North Thurston Public Schools picks Justin Ainsworth for new superintendent
The North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors selected Dr. Justin Ainsworth to become the next superintendent, pending his acceptance. “Dr. Ainsworth’s leadership … more
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Ethan Guidry is GNAC player of the week after his performance in the men’s javelin throw.
Guidry leads SMU track and field in impressive John Knight Twilight showing
The Saint Martin’s University Track and Field team had one of their best track meets this outdoor season so far. The men’s team collectively finished fifth out of 13 schools, and the … more
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South Puget Sound Community College Building 22 pictured amongst the trees of the campus
SPSCC to recognize 92 honor college students from Washington schools
The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is set to celebrate the year’s top community and technical college students. This coming Thursday, April 25, SPSCC’s Lacey Campus will … more
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At a meeting on March 28, 2024, public commenters, including former Board Director Talauna Reed (podium), showed up to criticize Olympia School District’s monitoring report about biases.
Community criticizes Olympia School District Board anew
Former OSD Director Talauna Reed and other community members showed up to air their criticism of the board’s actions concerning minimizing biases     Last Thursday, March 28, th … more
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