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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts (CENTER) Stage Awards & Gala is set to bring together a vibrant community of artists, supporters, and philanthropists on Saturday, March 9, to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/21/24
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Music Department students will hold three concerts, Poetry in Motion, Beauty & Passion, and Winter Jazz in March.
All three …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/20/24
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A quest to establish cordial relations with insects and bugs led me to “Insects and Gardens: In Pursuit of a Garden Ecology,” by Eric Grissell.
“Insects, at an estimated weight …
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As Valentine's Day approaches, love is not just in the air for humans but also for our furry friends awaiting adoption.
Joint Animal Services is inviting all animal lovers to consider adding a …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/12/24
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February has arrived! Bulbs are sending up green shoots and days are getting longer and sunnier, a foreshadowing of Spring. February is also the month for Valentine’s Day. To honor this …
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The Governor’s Mansion Foundation (GMF) announced the passing of its founder and former Washington State first lady, Nancy Bell Evans, on Friday, January 26. She was 90.
She is survived by …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/9/24
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Many visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations this summer to enter some of the park’s most popular areas.
From May 24 through Labor Day, most visitors entering the …
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by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
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2/5/24
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Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center announced the addition of Kelsang Lhamo to its team.
A Buddhist practitioner for over 15 years, Lhamo takes on the role of Resident Teacher at Tushita Kadampa …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/5/24
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Some days, it’s hard to think of anything nice to say about February. There are things you’re expected to say, like “Crocuses are up!” or “Spring is coming!” But …
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The start of February will surely be full of funk and love!
International Guitar Night, Thursday, February 1, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
International Guitar Night brings you the world’s …
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2/1/24
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Ranchers have long argued that Washington laws should give them more flexibility and authority to kill wolves that threaten or attack livestock on their property.
They’re welcoming a …
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The Olympia City Council has selected local artist Abe Singer to create a new public art installation project at Grass Lake Nature Park.
During a meeting on January 23, the city council approved …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/29/24
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Soup is a welcome meal during these chilly, wet days. One favorite is Hungarian Mushroom soup that is warm, comforting, flavorful and satisfying. The Northwest is blessed with abundant mushrooms. I …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) updated the public on the Rural Transit Program , with senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka presenting on recent enhancements, including extending service …
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Let us brace ourselves for January’s last hurray!
1970s Boogie Down Dance, Friday, January 26, 2 – 5 p.m. There will be a time portal to the 70s with exceptionally decorated large …
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1/25/24
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Olympia Family Theater (OFT) announced their next production, "Barney Carey Gets His Wings," slated to run from February 23 to March 17 at the company's theater in downtown Olympia.
The story …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/23/24
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In cold, rainy winter months it is sometimes difficult to get outside for family activities. One of my favorite January projects with my children, when they were young, was to prepare food together, …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/22/24
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Check out some of the fun events planned for this weekend and next week.
Presentation on Tanzanian Schools, Saturday, January 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m. The Chipole Connection …
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1/18/24
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With around 20,000 people dying of covid in the United States since the start of October, and tens of thousands more abroad, the covid pandemic clearly isn’t over. However, the crisis response …
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“I wanna climb into a microwave and turn it on high,” said Chris early last Saturday morning, as he stood shivering in front of SK Market on Washington Street NE in Downtown …
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