Thursday, October 1, 2026
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A shining “Star” in our community, Star Wuerdemann is a beloved published writer, teacher, acupuncturist, who practices ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/24/26
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Several weeks ago, I wrote the casual comment that at this time of the year, male fledglings are learning their species’ birdsongs ...
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Remember Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” literary fairy ...
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George Bush was one of the earliest American settlers in the Pacific Northwest and recognized as Washington Territory's first Black …
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Many of the questions that occupy our minds mostly begin with ...
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Every town tells stories about itself. Some are true. Some should be true. Some survive because people need them ...
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I recently reached out to the team at Insert Coin (Olympia) to learn about their trivia nights and other upcoming ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/16/26
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Earlier this year, this column addressed Nickolas Carlson's speech from the Olympia Chamber Orchestra (OCO) ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/15/26
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Civil rights are a class of rights that protect individual freedoms. They also offer safety protection from discrimination, the right ...
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Have you ever heard of the “Geezers Paradox”? It is the observation that, even though older people might ...
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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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