Friday, October 2, 2026
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It’s wonderful to have friends and relatives to visit in Portland, because that’s where Powell’s Books is located. This behemoth of a bookstore doesn’t just have a shelf of …
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If you've a hankering to break out into an electrifying Kriss Kross Jump Dance or Moonwalk but haven’t perfected that time machine in your garage, come down this Saturday to the Totally Rad …
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By Ryan Vandergriff
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12/29/22
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Lacey is sending out a call for blood donations after the city’s community blood supply dropped “to emergency low levels” earlier today.
In its Facebook post, Lacey revealed that …
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12/29/22
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Sullivan becomes Tumwater’s first female mayor
Debbie Sullivan was sworn into office as the first female mayor of Tumwater during a face-to-face ceremony on January 4. She won the 2021 …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/29/22
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The City of Olympia announced that its offices will close early tomorrow, December 30, with several of its offices remaining closed the day after New Year’s Day.
In its press release, the …
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12/29/22
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Thurston County and Tumwater are offering to recycle their residents’ Christmas trees for free.
The city’s website announced that Tumwater’s Transportation Operation crews would …
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Olympia and Lacey are looking for community members who will fill vacant posts on both cities’ advisory boards.
Cultural Access Advisory Board vacancies
Olympia is currently seeking …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/29/22
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2022 is coming to an end. Let us welcome 2023 with a bang!
Noon Year’s Eve Party!, December 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Shine bright and ring in the new year early with special activities that …
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12/29/22
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Writing about owls in a recent column reminded me of the day I met our photographer, Liam Hutcheson. It was the Olympia Christmas Bird Count five years ago. Promptly at 7:30 a.m., ten-year-old Liam …
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By George Walter
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12/29/22
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Tumwater is warning motorists to avoid Sapp Road and RW Johnson.
According to the city in a Facebook post, the two roads are currently closed while crews from Puget Sound Energy are working on …
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has put out an announcement warning of possible landslides in Western Washington.
According to NWS in its advisory, rain during the previous days has put …
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12/28/22
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A king tide created flooding in downtown Olympia and nearby coastal areas, including Heritage Park, shared the city in a press release.
The city urged people to be cautious as they commute and do …
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Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Lacey shifted its focus to infrastructure investments and policy-making to address the city's growing population. Take a look back on some of the …
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By JC Medina
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12/27/22
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Olympia is looking for applicants for its new round of traffic box art.
Starting in 2015, the city holds a public voting competition where artists living in and around Olympia could submit a …
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The end of the year is near, so one last opportunity to contribute to your favorite nonprofits. Did you know that donating to a 501(c)(3) – (not necessarily any of the other 501s) might entitle …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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12/27/22
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During 2022, Olympia completed some initiatives and long-term efforts spawned during the pandemic and George Floyd Black Lives Matter.
Here is a summary of the top stories from this year, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/26/22
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Tumwater will start its work on Capitol Boulevard next year in an effort to address several traffic issues in the area.
“Though this construction will be particularly disruptive,” said …
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Olympia is asking its residents to find and maintain their water meters in case of a plumbing problem.
In a press release, the city requested that residents confirm the location of their …
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12/23/22
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A friend recommended a British (BBC) garden TV show called “Your Garden Made Perfect.” I am skeptical but curious about the possibility of garden perfection, so I tuned in.
This …
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The yuletide week is near! Let us welcome the last week of December.
Extra Shelter for Extreme Cold, December 1-23, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for below …
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12/23/22
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