Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Entering this week, I carry a sense of resounding hope. This hope is inspired by the many ways our community is partnering together to lift up important causes and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/18/25
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Seventy Roosevelt Elementary School fifth graders have created flags to tell a visual story of belonging. The flags stem from a partnership with Roosevelt Elementary ...
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Seldens Designer Home Furnishings is inviting people to view the works of Women Painters of Washington (WPW), as part of the “Artistry of the Pacific Northwest” series ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/17/25
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June is the peak month for weeding. Seeds have been germinating all spring — so many, so much and so fast you’d think it would make noise. Now, as the days are ...
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Visit the art or strawberry festival, or make some furry friends during Father’s Day weekend in ...
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Once upon a decade ago, I stood on the stage of the James Koval Center at North Thurston High School (NTHS) and performed with all three of NTHS ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/12/25
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Last month, I mentioned I was paying attention to the avian dawn chorus in my yard. I’d go outside with my smartphone in the early morning, which for me is ...
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We have all seen it, you can’t drive down any main arterial in Thurston County without seeing trees, trees and more trees cut down in the name of ...
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Classic rock 'n' roll is a unique and enduring musical creation comprised of numerous influences, from cultural and social movements to technological innovations ...
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On Sunday, June 22, the Thurston County League of Women Voters is sponsoring a tour of six local gardens, all tended by democracy-loving gardeners. All six gardens are the ...
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By Jill Severn
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6/6/25
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Those of us who listen to NPR heard recently about research into the bill length of our Pacific Northwest Anna’s ...
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Bring the family out this weekend for some local entertainment, including "Learn to Row Day" in Olympia and the Lacey Rotary ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/5/25
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The Tumwater Parks & Recreation Department announced the free Tumwater Craft Concert series at the Craft District, as one of the events in an expanding ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/4/25
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The air in Thurston County is changing as we transition from spring to summer, students graduate, and arts companies close their 2024-25 ...
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By Rachel Benton
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6/4/25
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The City of Tumwater is hosting the 3rd annual Tumwater Dog Days this summer at Pioneer Park on June 14.
Event highlights include the newly added Dog Costume and Dog-Owner Look-alike contests …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/3/25
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The free, family-friendly annual Duck Dash returns on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Thurston County ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/2/25
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A walk in the neighborhood can be a gardening seminar. There’s so much to learn from other people's front yards, and if a neighbor or two happens to be outside ...
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The second run of Olympia Family Theater’s "Magic Curtain Mornings" series on June 6-7 will feature an original 30-minute play, " Goldilocks and the 3 Bear Scouts ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/29/25
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Be creative with art activities, sustainable with environmental events, or hands-on with some workshops in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/29/25
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I always expect incredibly diverse and high quality art in Thurston County, and I love that our artists always keep their creations interesting and ...
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By Rachel Benton
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5/28/25
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