Letters to the Editor
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Water samples taken at Lake Lawrence, southwest of Yelm, on October 22, 2024 showed Microcystin levels at 2,361 micrograms per liter (ug/L), which is above the state recreational guideline of 8.0 … more
I am a Port of Olympia Commissioner.  I write today as one commissioner, not on behalf of my commission body, as this is not an issue that has come before us.  I am writing to support the … more
This should not even be a question, should it? A couple of … more
TLM Labor and Olympia Film Society to Present a Free Screening of Labor Wars of the Northwest on October 24th The Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council is proud to announce … more
The Deschutes Estuary Project is good for the State but bad for the local taxpayers of Unincorporated Thurston County, Cities of Tumwater, Olympia, LOTT and the Port of Olympia. more
Do you want to help combat the housing crisis? Then you should consider submitting comments to the county in opposition to a development called BAR Holdings/Salish Landing, and you should consider … more
I believe that the particular “fish barrier removal” project occurring just east of the Thurston-Mason county line on Highway 101 is a misguided project, and I will attempt to outline the … more
No matter how old you are, how you identify, or what your background is you can get involved in your community.  more
Compared to the number of eligible voters, those ages 65+ had nearly double the impact on the election outcome and the 18-34-year-olds’ impact was reduced by about half.  more
Two weeks after being appointed to the Olympia School Board [in October 2022], I attended the Washington State School Directors' Association WSSDA Conference in Spokane, WA. I was nervous, because I … more
As a community member and OSD4ALL representative, I attended the Olympia School Board Summer Retreat at the North Mason School District office on August 10, hoping for several things based on the … more
Puget Sound Energy recently mailed a notice about upcoming rate changes. I was stunned. Inflation has been a factor in recent times and the PSE rate proposals are just an example of how a company … more
In his opinion piece last week, "What's so important about cities' Comprehensive Plans?" Pat Cole brings up two subjects that are of particular concern to me: zoning laws and urban transportation, an … more
I have no doubt that what everyone reading this wants to do is get involved in a lengthy policy process and discussion in and about Olympia.  OK, just kidding, but if you do have such a desire, … more
On this Independence Day we celebrated democracy. National news makes the situation for our nation and our democracy seem dire.  I see strong signs of hope … more
Tumwater’s Davis-Meeker Oak has been in the news lately, with passions running high on both sides. Here we are in 2024, hotly debating the value of a tree. We have millions of trees in Western … more
Editor's Note:  Columnist Jill Severn is taking the week off. Before she did, she sent us these comments, from reader Ellen Richter, who commented on last week's column, titled , " Heronswood … more
Over 400 years ago an acorn grew into a tree now slated for destruction by the mayor of Tumwater and a Thurston County judge. This venerable oak tree stands along Highway 99 alongside the Olympia … more
Taking responsibility means acknowledging and accepting accountability for one’s actions, decisions, and their consequences, whether positive or negative. It involves being honest about your … more
Could Old Highway 99 someday be as famous as Route 66? Will songs be written and tourists drawn to visit it? To some people that seems unlikely, but I suggest that it is worth considering. There is a … more
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