Friday, October 2, 2026
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Move over chrysanthemums and dahlias: you’re not the only flowers blooming this fall. Here’s some competition:
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The Board of County Commissioners reviewed a draft policy regarding the public use of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at county facilities.
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has updated the Thurston Regional Trails Plan, and it is asking for the community's feedback by participating in a survey to help them shape the future …
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The Procession of the Species Celebration is making its comeback, and the public is invited to the Kick-off Gathering this Saturday, September 30 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Olympia Armory Creative …
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Three residents of the Legacy Affordable Retirement Communities (LARC) in Olympia sought help from the Olympia City Council, raising their concerns about the impact of a homeless encampment near …
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has closed South Lilliwaup Beach for recreational shellfish harvesting and commercial shellfish harvest on adjacent tidelands.
According to DOH, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/28/23
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Expecting a large crowd, I parked several blocks away from the New Traditions Café and set out dashing through the rain. It seems remarkable now – after several additional days of steady …
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By George Walter
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9/28/23
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Let us welcome October with family-friendly fun. Visit the events below to engage in the community.
Nisqually Watershed Festival 2023, Saturday, September 30 The Nisqually Watershed …
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9/28/23
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The Tumwater Recreational Basketball League is gearing up for an exciting season, and today is your last chance to register.
Boys and girls in grades 2 through 8 are eligible to join the …
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If you have driven down Plum Street and thought you saw something new – well you have. The newest mural to grace downtown Olympia is on the wall of the Plum Street YMCA and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/27/23
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Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardeners plans to conduct new volunteer training as part of their significant partnership, which will continue until November as part of their 50 th …
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By Justin Iglesia
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9/27/23
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There are many reasons to love living in Thurston County, but one of the top reasons is the focus on the arts. The Fall version of the Olympia Arts Walk will be held on Friday, October 6, and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/26/23
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Wednesday evening Tumwater city representatives and neighbors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate a new park located in The Preserve development on 91st Avenue Southeast off Old Highway 99. …
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By Mary Beth Harrington
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9/25/23
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“I had a wife, a child and a good job,” he began as he sat on some metal stairsteps facing the Olympia Free Wall. “I had no idea that I would someday become homeless.”
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Thurston County’s Public Works-Water Resources briefed the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) that there were no discrepancies on the Roll of Rates and Charges for Offut Lake Management …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/22/23
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On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Masterworks Choral Ensemble brings autumn to Olympia with its Fall Festival performance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts .
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On behalf of Se’Si’Le , the public is invited to stand with Indigenous leaders and Tribal communities across the Northwest in support of a Snake River journey and the Indigenous-led …
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Some residents of Thurston County came forward during the Tuesday, September 19 public hearing to weigh in on the proposed rezoning of some areas under the Grand Mound Subarea Plan Update.
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The end of September is near, but the fun events just got started.
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9/21/23
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To boost country-wide efforts to raise awareness of voter registration, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners proclaimed September 19 as National Voter Registration Day.
“We're pretty …
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By JC Medina
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9/20/23
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