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There are still a lot of local events in January waiting to be unveiled.
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1/11/24
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To foster a supportive community for parents navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants, the Thurston County Maternal Childhood Health program has announced regular …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/8/24
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Happy New Year!
I can’t believe we are already into the second week of January! My recipe this week is a family favorite, Eggplant Parmesan. It is the perfect comfort food for chilly days …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/8/24
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Her childhood was a bit of a paradox – one that she described as poor but beautiful.
“I appreciate my upbringing because it makes me the person I am today,” said Maria …
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The new year’s fun is on. Make sure to tag your family and friends for the following local events.
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1/4/24
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Providence St. Peter Hospital recently announced its first baby delivered for the year.
Freya Jeanne Meisling was born 48 minutes into the new year at seven pounds, 14 ounces, and 19 inches …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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1/2/24
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West Olympia-based yoga studio True Self Yoga has acquired a new property to house its new instructor training facility.
True Self Yoga, located in Westmoor Court along Black Lake …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/2/24
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Joint Animal Services (JAS) ushered in the new year with a big thanks to the Thurston County community for its continued support of the regional open-admissions shelter.
JAS Executive Director …
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The PARC Foundation of Thurston County , supported by local businesses and nonprofits, will host its first funk festival, Funk OFF!, at the Capitol Theater and Olympia Ballroom in downtown Olympia …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/28/23
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In 2023, the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) and Transportation Policy Board (TBP) laid groundwork for projects they hope to implement in the future.
TRPC updated the region's …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/27/23
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The Holiday Season is usually a time of joy and cheer – but not for Olympia’s homeless.
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Fruitcake evokes strong emotions! I grew up in the South where fruitcake played a part in every holiday celebration. So, whether you love fruitcake or not (and it is a love or hate thing), it is a …
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/25/23
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In response to elevated levels of the biotoxin responsible for diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP), recreational shellfish harvesting has been temporarily halted in various passages in Washington …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/22/23
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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In late summer, our neighbor offered us beautiful Italian plums from his small grove of five trees. This year provided a huge crop. I made plum cakes, plum jam, dried plums and froze two large bags …
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At a meeting Tuesday, December 12, Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) proclaimed December 27 as Marshal’s Day, named after the courthouse facility’s black labrador.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/15/23
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Continue living the Christmas spirit by supporting local business initiatives.
A Faerie Yuletide, Weekend, December 15-17 Experience the enchantment of the Winter Faeries as The …
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12/14/23
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee advised city council on Thursday, December 7, that construction of Kindred Park was complete.
The park is located on Aster Street in The Preserve, a …
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Every December my wonderful neighbors and friends share lovely baked goods with our family as a gesture of friendship in keeping with the holiday spirit. I bake holiday treats for friends and …
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/11/23
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Lacey Parks Department observed that around 20% of dogs visiting five local parks were off leash , pointing to dog owners’ violation of established park rules .
In a Wednesday …
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