Friday, October 2, 2026
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The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest!
Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the …
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6/22/23
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Expect closures on State Avenue NE just before Capitol Way and two of Capitol Way’s lanes, including the left turn lane, in Olympia tonight, June 21, from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow morning.
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6/21/23
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I had to be out and about quite a bit last week, so my daughter Nikki and I took the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite places for our lunches.
There are many places in our communities …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/21/23
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Capitol Little League is requesting assistance to relocate its playing fields as its lease for the property is about to surge next year.
The League currently leases 10.6 acres of airport …
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Members of the 2022-2023 Lacey Youth Council have officially ended their term with great recognition from the city council during a public meeting on June 15.
Lacey Deputy Mayor Malcolm Miller …
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By JC Medina
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6/19/23
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County health officials are warning local lake goers of possibly catching swimmer’s itch.
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) released a statement on June 9 about …
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6/19/23
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A neighbor’s eight-year-old granddaughter came to my garden in search of rolie-polies – also called pill bugs, armadillo bugs and a dozen other names . You’ve almost certainly seen …
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Caitlin Salvestrin devotes her life to working with horses and helping veterans and active-duty service members who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s a passion, a …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) retroactively proclaimed June 7 as Food Safety Day during its meeting on Tuesday, June 13.
“Food safety has a direct impact on health, saves …
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking three individuals suspected of attempting to defraud multiple businesses across four cities.
The individuals allegedly present false …
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By Julia Ornedo
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6/15/23
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One weekly radio program I occasionally listen to is Science Friday . My smartphone, knowing my interest in birds, alerted me that Science Friday last week included an interview with the author of a …
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We’re halfway through June! Take a peek at the events below and make sure to support local tourism.
MCE: The Golden Age of Broadway, Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Broadway …
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6/15/23
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Executive Director Cheryl Heywood said TRL has not received any request to remove certain books in the library’s collection this year amid the controversial …
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By JC Medina
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6/14/23
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Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) will hold auditions for aspiring and experienced actors on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16, starting at 7 p.m. at its OlyTheater space in Capital Mall.
Six to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/13/23
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Father’s Day is this weekend (I thought you might appreciate the reminder), which means it is time for the Olympic Air Show hosted by the Olympic Flight Museum .
Proceeds from the air show …
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Shawna Hawk, executive director of the Women of Color in Leadership Movement, said this year's Juneteenth celebration will focus on African- Americans' contributions, accomplishments, and resiliency.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/12/23
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Olympia Councilmember Dontae Payne said that LGBTQ+ people face numerous bills across the country that aim to restrict their rights.
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Payne urged LGBTQ …
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Few people are able to live their dream of making a living from the fine arts. Gary Witley is one of those lucky guys. Gary Witley has completed careers in music and music technology at both Tenino …
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Timberland Regional Library is excited to announce the launch of their mobile library service “Anywhere Library” starting in June 2023. Anywhere Library is a mobile library that brings …
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A few years ago, I saw the animated movie, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” The movie truly opened my mind to the very thought of animation, each universe with its own animation style …
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