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My son, Aaron, and I went to the Billy Frank, Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Earth Day. Here is our report on what we saw and heard. If you go to the refuge in the next several weeks, you … more
Loren “Skip” Steffen and Mindy Roberts have the courage to live their Christian faith with and in the hope of helping the homeless. “God has richly blessed me and my wife in our … more
Only 63 events are in The JOLT's Community Calendar this week!  Here are some highlights: Spring Art Walk, Friday and Saturday, April 28-29 The Spring edition of the Olympia Arts Walk will … more
I first met Judy Kiehart online through the Olympia Writers Group. Judy Kiehart is a prolific writer who makes her home in Olympia. She has written short stories, plays and most recently, a book that … more
Did you miss me? Apologies if you missed my column last week (and thank you for noticing my absence), but the virus that has been going around caught me, and I was down for the count for the full … more
The West Olympia Timberland Library will host a Grand Reopening on May 6, 2023 from 11am-1pm in the Capital Mall to showcase enhancements and upgrades made during a 2-month remodel. The West … more
Every year someone will ask me, “What are you going to do for Earth Day?” For the past 21 years, my answer has been basically the same. You see, my son Aaron’s birthday is April … more
The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution giving the designation of "Station 5" to Olympia Firehouse 5, a nonprofit organization of retired firefighters whose mission is to preserve fire … more
One of the most important ways to advocate for yourself in healthcare is to have a primary care physician (PCP). The corporate healthcare system has changed this acronym to primary care … more
Timberland Regional Library is excited to offer Book Babies storytime for children age 0 to 24 months and their caregivers, every Tuesday at 11 am at Lacey Timberland Library and every Thursday at 10 … more
As most gardeners know, not all volunteers are humans. Many plants generously volunteer to grow even where we didn’t plant them. Dandelions are among the most enthusiastic. But they are one … more
This is the cherry blossom time at the State Capitol Campus in Olympia. But you will find a lot more than cherry blossoms. Find a treasure trove of history in terms of buildings and landscape, with … more
South Sound Artisan Guild Artisan Market, April 15, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Join the Artisan Market hosted by South Sound Artisan Guild- a creative market. This craft show and shopping event is … more
Vocalization – aka singing – is vitally important to nearly all bird species. And with the coming of spring, we are reminded of this every morning as our neighborhood birds are vocalizing … more
Olympia’s Arts Walk project is featuring local artist Aimee Schreiber and her work, “Unfold.” A mixed media painting featuring a garden tiger moth (arctia caja) and a delphinium … more
April is a very busy month. If you have seen the pinwheels at the Capitol, they were placed there by FESS (Family Education Support Services) as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). … more
Earlier today, ArtsFund announced that 18 Thurston County arts and cultural organizations are to receive over $247,000 in Community Accelerator Grants. The Thurston County organizations were part of … more
Many of us are working to be better stewards of the natural world as we garden, and often our first focus has been to pay more attention to bees, who, we quickly discover, are complicated. There are … more
Comedy Night at Cafe Elite Hawk's Prairie, April 8, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Join a unique night of comedy in your favorite cafe! Join a very funny lineup of local comedians! Perfect date night or girls' … more
Tumwater City Council approved to name a new neighborhood park at The Preserve as “Kindred Park” on Tuesday, April 4, in a 4-3 split decision. Parks and Recreation Director Chuck … more
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