Thursday, October 1, 2026
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People are invited to attend the 36th annual Nisqually Watershed Festival at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to honor individuals ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/11/25
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By August first, those buzzkill ads for back-to-school supplies were already everywhere — a sure sign that summer is on the ...
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Have you ever been to a show at Harlequin Productions? If so, there is a very likely chance you have seen the incomparable Teri Lee ...
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Plovers are one of the types of shorebirds found in Thurston County, especially during the fall migration season, which is just now ...
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There was something in the air this week that made Thurston County feel like quintessential New York. I found Broadway at the Washington Center ...
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By Rachel Benton
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8/7/25
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Appeal to your philanthropic side and support local businesses by visiting the farmers market, donating school supplies or attending a scavenger ...
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“The Ravaged Forest, A Native Woman’s Journey to Justice,” is a self-published book written by Olympia author Sandra A. Crowell. As implied by the ...
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Enjoy activities for all ages at the Thurston County Fair, attend a stormwater workshop or discover what law enforcement officers do when they are ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/1/25
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In part one of this week’s column, we heard about how the potential we carry can translate into something beautiful and fun on ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/31/25
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Regular bird watchers in Thurston County don’t need a calendar to know when the end of July has arrived. It’s announced by the appearance of the first ...
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Every artist I have spoken with has identified a moment where the light bulb in their souls turned on and they said "yes" to art. The potential we carry inside us is ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/30/25
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved the Cultural Access Advisory Board's recommendation to increase grant funding ...
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Yelm residents are invited to take part in the city's National Night Out event at Yelm City Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. The event is free and ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/25/25
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For donkey's years, we’ve known English ivy is a menace to our trees, forests, and landscapes, but it’s remained legal to sell ivy ...
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Feeling antsy, in need of fresh inspiration or something new? I invite you to join me for the best kind of staycation one could get: great performances by our local arts ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/24/25
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It's going to be a fun-filled weekend in Thurston County. Bring the family outdoors for the 58th annual Oregon Trail Days festival in Tenino, check out ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/24/25
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Heather Matthews wears so many hats in the Thurston County arts community — elementary music and band teacher, arts advocate lobbying with school districts ...
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By Rachel Benton
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7/23/25
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Safety concerns have prompted the temporary removal of the main play structure on the playground at Pioneer Park ...
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Food booths, arts and crafts vendors, and various family-friendly activities await visitors at Tenino's Oregon Trail Days ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/22/25
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The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMOFA) is holding its first-ever photography exhibition featuring Washington-based ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/22/25
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