Friday, October 2, 2026
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Olympia’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the federal government has declined by $15,000 to $347,000 for the program year 2024, Anastasia Everett, the city’s …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/29/24
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Lacey City Council and the North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors held a joint special meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at the school district administrative offices. The leaders sat intermingled …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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5/28/24
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Ours is a pet-active region!
Past: Ratapalooza
Ratapalooza was held on Saturday, May 18 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. We attended and were overwhelmed by the turnout of so many …
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A few weeks ago, a young couple stopped to admire the pink dogwood blooming in the front yard.
“How old is that tree?” the young man asked.
“About 20 years,” I …
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May is still full of surprises this weekend.
Memorial Day Special, May 24 - 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. As a thank you for their service and sacrifices, military families get …
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5/23/24
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Ever wonder what happens to road kills and other dead animals? Sometimes they are collected or buried by road maintenance folks, but more often they are removed by one of our more important, and …
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In 1956 I recall my father pointing out a story in the Lincoln Leader , our hometown newspaper. The headline read, “Last Civil War Veteran dies.” The veteran was Albert Woolson , a …
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Submitted by Terry Oxley
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5/22/24
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Intercity Transit’s (IT) services will be operating during Memorial Day, May 27, the company announced in a press release.
While the bus company’s Village Vans, customer service, and …
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5/21/24
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On May 14, Mayor Debbie Sullivan and city manager Lisa Parks of Tumwater announced their decision to cut down the Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree that stands between the Olympia airport and Old Highway …
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Olympia is continuing its Energize Olympia heat pump program in 2024 with the goal of engaging at least 550 residents by providing education on heat pump technology and installing additional heat …
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Lacey is now accepting applications for its Lacey Youth Council (LYC) from students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the 2024-25 school year.
Applying students must be …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/16/24
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The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) has been actively enhancing its services and community outreach efforts, executive director Sarah Hock reports.
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By JC Medina
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5/16/24
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The Swainson’s Thrush is a migratory species that winters from southern Mexico south into South America. They typically return and begin to sing the first week of June. This song is one of my …
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TVW is hosting a forum on the impact of the fentanyl epidemic on Tuesday, May 28 at the Olympia High School Lecture Hall.
The event explores how lawmakers, federal agents, and treatment workers …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/16/24
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Attend some of these events and show your support to local artisans and business owners.
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5/16/24
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan has decided that the city will remove the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree on Old Highway 99.
City staff informed the city council about the mayor’s plans …
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The Lacey Youth Council (LYC) took center stage during the Lacey City Council work session on Tuesday, May 14, presenting updates and outlining priorities for their term.
From initiatives …
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By JC Medina
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5/15/24
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The Thurston County Board of Health has declared May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Month to address the critical issue of maternal mental health.
The proclamation emphasizes the importance of …
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By JC Medina
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5/15/24
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"Catch Amélie at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage from May 17 to May 26."
The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective presents the beloved …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/15/24
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on May 7, several residents voiced their concerns about speeding on Capitol Way in the south Capitol neighborhood, citing multiple incidents that have resulted in …
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