Thursday, October 1, 2026
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About a week ago, Visitor Services and Marketing Manager Lauren Richards, of the Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance (Oly AHA) ...
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There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Thurston County, including a craft market fundraiser and a pruning for novices ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/16/26
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Earlier this month, I was going to write what I call a “preshow article“ about this show. Then, Terry Shaw called me and told me the show sold ...
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How is it already the middle of April? Time is flying by, and there are so many incredible performances, events and festivals being ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/14/26
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When I was a beginning gardener my garden was often — maybe even usually — a mess. For me, youth and orderliness were poles ...
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Whenever I think of the idea of “soul searching,” I think about the healing work that goes into it — deep contemplation, reading, going to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/10/26
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As the sun rises earlier, the robins do too. Now they’re starting their dawn chorus at about 5:45 a.m. I know this not because of dedication to ...
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By George Walter
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4/9/26
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There are a number of events on tap this weekend in Thurston County, including an online auction, a kids fishing event and pier ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/9/26
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During this 2025-26 “In Motion” season, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra invited us ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/8/26
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The Naked Magicians use the following slogan in their event advertising: “Good magicians don't need sleeves, and great magicians don’t need pants!” I can now …
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By Rachel Benton
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4/7/26
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Two new eateries opened in Olympia, Red Lantern, an Asian fusion restaurant, and Kawaii Donut House, and the Thurston County Chamber ...
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Birds are beautiful, amazing creatures, and it’s a joy to share the Earth with them. And for everyone who loves them, the months of April ...
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On Thursday morning, March 26, I checked my email to find exciting news: Browsers Bookshop will be hosting its first ever “Reading Retreat” in ...
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By Rachel Benton
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4/2/26
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Enjoy a free sharing market, an easter egg hunt and more this weekend in ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/2/26
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Sometime back in 2025, I asked you to cross your fingers that Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) would find a new home soon — and I am thrilled to ...
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The City of Tumwater’s 29th annual Easter Egg Dash is taking place at at Tumwater High School District Stadium on ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/31/26
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It takes nerves of steel to maintain equanimity during yet another American war in the Middle East; a violent campaign against immigrants; a resurgence of …
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Local residents are encouraged to visit the Thurston County Fairgrounds on April 2 and April 4 for the third Absolutely Free Sharing ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/30/26
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Non-birders must wonder what motivates serious birders to be so dedicated to our hobby — week after week, year after year, looking again and ...
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By George Walter
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3/26/26
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Being a romantic, I cannot help but give way to my imagination. I love the feeling of daydreaming and growing excited for events to ...
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By Rachel Benton
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3/26/26
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