Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Growing up as a choir person, I will never forget the words to the song “Part of that World” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” I remember countless moments when we …
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By Rachel Benton
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5/8/25
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Recently I received a message from a regular reader and was immediately reminded of my first-ever bird identification.
On a sunny morning in May 1977, I was living in an apartment along ...
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An opportunity to float along a scenic, 10-mile stretch of the Nisqually River opened on Wednesday, May 7.
Tickets for the annual Nisqually River Float Trips are now on sale for the …
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Tentative dates have been set for the final razor clam digs of the season for people willing to venture out to the coast and dig up the ...
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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5/6/25
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Kathleen Anderson died on March 27, 2025, at age 81.
She was a great-great-grandmother, an entrepreneur, a social service professional, and a print and television journalist. Prior to her …
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Use your weekend to support laborers, housing, conservation and food bank efforts by local nonprofits in ...
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5/1/25
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Ah Arts Walk. This was just the breath of fresh air our community needed! The weekend was vibrant, the atmosphere warm, and the surroundings colorful and full of cheer. I engaged in many of the …
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By Rachel Benton
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5/1/25
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Last fall, I wrote about a new tool called BirdCast that ornithologists use to track the patterns and timing of bird migrations. As this screenshot shows, this tool …
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The Olympia Downtown Alliance is bringing the LoveOly Summerfest back to downtown Olympia on June 20-22.
The free, family-friendly, three-day street fest will feature live music, family …
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The Tumwater Parks and Recreation office is on the move. As a result, the office will be temporarily closed through Friday, May 2.
The office will reopen at its new location at 821 Airport …
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By The JOLT News Staff
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4/29/25
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The Lacey Commission on Equity announced that the city will host its first-ever Pride-themed Night Market on June 13, as part of the city’s broader initiative to ...
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The Procession of the Species Celebration drew thousands of people to downtown Olympia, as part of the Spring Arts Walk 2025 on Saturday, April 26.
People not only lined up on the streets to get a …
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Witness the 20th annual SPSCC Student Art Exhibition at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery from May 19 to June 13, 2025.
The event will showcase the exceptional talent of students using various …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/25/25
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People on my street were without water for eight hours earlier this week. In the 30 years I’ve lived here, my house and my hose have never been without ...
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Catch the annual Olympic Air Show at the Olympia Regional Airport on June 14-15 for Father’s Day weekend. This year is the 25th anniversary of the ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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End the month with one of Olympia Spring Arts Walk’s events in the downtown, or explore niche experiences in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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Last week, I had two entirely unique experiences in the arts scene of Thurston County. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to watch a rehearsal for Studio West Dance Theatre’s production of the …
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By Rachel Benton
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4/24/25
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This past weekend many children participated in a traditional spring ritual — receiving baskets lined with green artificial grass and gathering “eggs” of various sorts to fill those …
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By George Walter
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4/24/25
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Thurston County is now setting the table for homegrown artists to contribute to its newest exhibition, “Homegrown and Handmade.”
The countywide contest will accept entries of any …
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By Kameko Marquez
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4/23/25
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Nonprofit organizations throughout Thurston County have prepared activities for May, including events related to housing and nature.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , a …
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