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Fall and winter in our home territory is the very best time to watch waterfowl. The tall grass has died back, and all the wetlands are full (hopefully, eventually). Waterfowl are the swans, geese, …
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By George Walter
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10/20/22
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Have you ever wanted to ‘make a difference? Well, you get that opportunity every year! Make a Difference Day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October, which is this next Saturday, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/18/22
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Bee-friendly gardens have been in the spotlight for the past several years, and now the focus has widened to focus on a bigger idea: biodiversity in our gardens.
The state’s Fish and …
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The second week of October gave us a lot of fun activities! Let us see what the third week has in store for us.
Tumwater Marching Band Festival, October 14, from 8:30 a.m.
An annual …
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10/13/22
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An award-winning college orchestra is performing here next Tuesday, October 18; —tickets are free, but are running out fast.
The St. Olaf Orchestra, hailed by TIME magazine as “one of …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/12/22
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Timberline High School's football team took down their North Thurston High School rivals in a commanding 41-14 October 7 at the South Sound Stadium.
Also the Blazers' homecoming game, the event …
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By Gloria Towne
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10/11/22
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I know, the weather is perfect. You need to get your home prepped for the coming rain. There’s football and BASEBALL PLAYOFFS to watch for the first time in 19 years. However, if you can stand …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/11/22
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The Lacey City Council is urging students and parents to walk and cycle to school instead of driving private vehicles to promote the safety and health of children.
During its regular meeting last …
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The Olympia Farmers Market Board of Directors has selected Karin "Wren" Green as the Market’s new General Manager.
Wren was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up spending …
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10/10/22
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This week we conclude our 3-part series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
There is a family of seabirds in coastal, and offshore Washington waters …
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Celebrate the start of fall at the Thurston Conservation District’s Harvest Festival tomorrow, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Union Grange in Tumwater.
This event is the …
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By Sage Hamilton
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10/7/22
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The Greg Cuoio Park is getting a theme picked out for it – the Lacey Board of Park Commission is seeking community members’ thoughts on further improvements for the park in its Phase 1A …
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By JC Medina
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10/6/22
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Public Launch of Olympia's Hidden Histories Walking Tours, October 7, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
October 7 is the public launch of Olympia's Hidden Histories, a series of self-guided walking tours (created …
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Last week, Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida. As of today, according to CNN, at least 102 people have been reported killed by the hurricane in Florida – 55 of them in Lee County, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/4/22
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Dear Lexis,
What is the best tool you’ve ever heard of for changing your life?
Thanks,
Curious in Olympia
Dear Curious,
That’s a great question, and I would say that the …
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in planting new trees as the city celebrates Arbor Day at Squaxin Park on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Olympia City …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/30/22
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At this time of the year, most gardeners are getting tired of gardening and beginning to look forward to the cozier indoor pursuits of shorter days and darker evenings.
I think our gardens might …
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September’s history!
Here are some of highlights of events coming in early October.
Tumwater Falls Fest, Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The inaugural Tumwater …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/29/22
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This week we will continue our series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
One of the most delightful birds to see out on the ocean are the Storm …
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Yesterday a friend pointed out something I had never noticed: This is the time of year when Himalayan blackberry bushes – one of our most common invasive species – send out long, arching …
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