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J.J. Prats was here - right here in Olympia - doing what he is known for, documenting history! Mr. Prats, a computer programmer turned history nerd, is the creator of the nonprofit Historical Marker … more
A few weeks ago, my neighbor and garden friend died after a difficult and painful illness. The sadness of this clings to me – and, I am sure, to his roommates, friends and co-workers. He … more
Well folks, I have some discouraging news. I am sorry to report that Bella Rose, previously described in this column as the “Smartest Dog in the World,” has been demoted. She will, … more
Highlights and resources about Community Conflict Resolution Month in Washington State, safety in living spaces, accessibility projects, and safe hygiene access. By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA … more
Years ago, my 15-year-old foster daughter asked me a question I’ll never forget: Why, she inquired, do you make a beautiful garden in the backyard, but not the front yard? Don’t you think … more
There are a number of concerns with the public safety tax being proposed by the Board of Thurston County Commissioners. This measure proposes a significant increase in our local sales tax and an … more
Accidents can happen, terrible accidents. They can literally happen to anyone. It’s a matter of chance -- and risk management. The chances, however, are greater in some places than others, and … more
Readers have asked me for an update on Liam’s 2023 Big Year accomplishments. Here it is, including some more of the many photos he has shared with us. (Liam is, as you may know, this … more
It’s already October and we are rapidly heading toward that time of year when I began asking “what time is it”? every 15 minutes after 6:00 pm. After all, if it is dark, can bedtime … more
If you are a frequent reader of this column, you know that in addition to writing about our local nonprofits, I often provide education about the nonprofit sector. So, today I would like to introduce … more
“The ancient Irish bards knew the Salmon of Knowledge as the giver of all life’s wisdom. In the salmon’s leap of understanding like a leap of faith, we see ourselves ‘in our … more
If you have never read the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, it is worth your time to read this powerful document. Published in 1953, eight years after the end of World … more
Move over chrysanthemums and dahlias: you’re not the only flowers blooming this fall. Here’s some competition: more
Last month 44 Thurston County Republican Precinct Committee Officers gathered in the Remnant Church in Tumwater for an emergency meeting. It was an official proceeding, the chair of the Thurston … more
Expecting a large crowd, I parked several blocks away from the New Traditions Café and set out dashing through the rain. It seems remarkable now – after several additional days of steady … more
September is a busy month – it includes Labor Day, the first day of school, locally, the first day of fall and Grandparents Day. If you missed that last event mentioned, you are not alone, … more
There are many reasons to love living in Thurston County, but one of the top reasons is the focus on the arts. The Fall version of the Olympia Arts Walk will be held on Friday, October 6, and … more
Since 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express, Kenneth Branagh has drastically changed the air from Agatha Christie’s Books and not for the better. Adding the unwarranted scenes in Turkey for … more
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Masterworks Choral Ensemble brings autumn to Olympia with its Fall Festival performance at the  Washington Center for the Performing Arts .     As … more
Don’t worry, you are not forgetting what day it is, today is not Tuesday. There is just some critical news coming from the other Washington that is impacting nonprofits that I want you to know … more
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