Friday, October 2, 2026
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About a week ago, Chantay Anderson and her staff at the Nisqually Community Garden picked 70 pounds of cucumbers. Three days before, they picked 70 pounds of green beans, and one of the …
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Two questions from readers have prompted this column. One asked me to identify a feather: “Is this an eagle feather?” The second asked me to write about the different patterns of bird …
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The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance relating to electric vehicle parking requirements to ensure infrastructure and accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging for residents on Tuesday.
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You don’t have to be a car guy to appreciate the beauty and innovative features of the Kaiser and Frazer automobiles from 1947 to 1955.
And you don’t have to travel far, either, as …
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The Thurston County Fire Marshall now allows using charcoal over the current burn ban.
In a press release issued by the Marshall today, community members are now permitted to light charcoal and …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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8/9/23
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Enjoy your week by checking out some of the fun events below.
Tacoma Summer Fest 2023, Saturday, August 12 This year, the Tacoma Summer Fest will be returning to Point Ruston. This one-day event …
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8/9/23
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Motorists passing through Tumwater’s Mottman Road’s south side from 9th Avenue SW to the 1200 Block of Mottman Road SW should expect occasional lane reductions on Wednesday, August 9, to …
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8/8/23
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Note to Reader: What you are about to read is one homeless man’s account of why he is homeless. This individual consented to the interview and could refuse to answer any question. This is his …
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met with its Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) yesterday, August 3, to decide on the future direction of the proposed …
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Music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton is coming to our state next Tuesday, August 15, to celebrate the statewide coverage achievement of her Imagination Library project. This program provides …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/7/23
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The survey shows people feel better about their neighborhoods as a place to live and consider them safer and a better place to raise kids or retire than they do about the city as a whole.
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Submitted by Larry Dzieza on behalf of Olympia Council of Neighborhood Associations
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8/7/23
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Rick Johnson always wanted to be a gay floral designer. Now, after retiring from being the Coordinator of the County’s Noxious Weed Control program for 33 years, he is one.
Rick grew up on …
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Economic Development Coordinator Wesley Nguyen reported that Lacey's Sunday Depot Market is heading in the right direction in promoting and supporting micro businesses and nonprofits in the city.
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Jays and crows, members of the Corvid Family, are among our most common birds. Most are not all that colorful, and males and females look alike. But they all have interesting stories to …
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Did you enjoy the first days of August? Let us continue to join in on the fun!
2023 Family Cornhole Challenge, Weekend, August 5, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Family Cornhole Challenge is an outdoor …
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8/3/23
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) cautioned motorists against mimicking dangerous driving behavior they might have seen on social media.
“There has been a drastic increase …
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By Julia Ornedo
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8/2/23
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Today it became easier to order birth and death certificates in Thurston County using new online forms.
Applicants for such documents will continue to be required to prove that they are …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/1/23
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A Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia tree ( Magnolia obovata ) located at the Schmidt House was formally designated as a heritage tree during Tumwater’s city council meeting on Monday, July 31.
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Lacey is inviting community members to apply for a vacant post in its Planning Commission.
“The nine-member Lacey Planning Commission develops recommendations to the Lacey City Council …
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8/1/23
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Lacey is calling for local artists to participate in its utility box art project.
In its social media post , the city announced that it welcomes community members of all ages to participate in a …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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7/31/23
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