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School District, Chamber of Commerce collaboration provides visitor services, retail, and work-based learning
The Tumwater Retail and Tourism Visitors Center had its grand opening on Tuesday, September 3.
Located at 5304 Littlerock Road, the center will aim to provide hospitality and …
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After kicking off their fall season two weeks ago, the men’s and women’s soccer teams at The Evergreen State College have gotten off to a sluggish start in improving their performances on the pitch ...
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By Vince Zafra
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9/5/24
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84.5% of Yelm Education Association voted to ratify collective bargaining agreement.
Members of the Yelm Education Association (YEA) voted yesterday, September 3, to ratify its 2024-2027 contract with the Yelm Community Schools (YCS), after a tentative agreement was drafted Monday.
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Olympia is offering young people an opportunity to influence city policy and decision-making by joining the Youth Council.
The city has opened the application for the Youth Council. The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/4/24
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Evergreen State College opened its cross-country account this season with favorable results.
On Saturday morning, August 31, they competed and braved the hot weather in the 2024 University of …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/3/24
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After a summer break for the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC), South Puget Sound Community College ( SPSCC ) gears up for the return of NWAC competition this September . The college release …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/2/24
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With the return of the 2024-25 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) looming for the fall season, Saint Martin’s University’s athletic programs gear up to compete with the best …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/30/24
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Two goals and one assist from senior Peyton Rhyne are not enough for Evergreen State College as they came short against a resolute Fraser Valley in their first game in the 2024 fall season held …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/30/24
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The Yelm Education Association (YEA), the teachers’ union, is set to hold a strike against the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) on Tuesday, September 3, unless the parties reach an agreement before …
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The Evergreen State College women finish winless in University of Providence tournament
The Evergreen State College Volleyball season is off to a rusty start as the Geoducks won none of its four opening games in a tournament hosted by …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/28/24
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District showcases bus driver hiring rates, plans new consolidated routes
To avoid school bus delays, the Tumwater School District hired 46 drivers upon the opening of the academic year and mulls on adding more as consolidated routes are being considered.
Ben Rarick, …
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Olympia School District (OSD) Board Director Maria Flores, together with community members, lambasted other directors following public criticism of the out-of-town retreat last August 10 at Belfair, …
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Note: This is part four in a series of articles about the Olympia School District Board of Directors’ Summer Retreat at North Mason School District in Belfair on Saturday, Aug. 10.
In …
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Two weeks after being appointed to the Olympia School Board [in October 2022], I attended the Washington State School Directors' Association WSSDA Conference in Spokane, WA. I was nervous, because I …
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Olympia announced the launch of a new "Mayor for a Day" essay contest aimed at engaging and educating youth about municipal government. The contest is open to fourth—to sixth-grade …
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Note: This article is continues “Tensions flare at Olympia School Board summer retreat,” published in The JOLT last Tuesday.
During the Olympia School Board’s summer …
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After a 9-month offseason break, collegiate men’s soccer returns to the Evergreen State College, but the Geoducks were off to an unfortunate start as they were battered 4-0 at home by …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/19/24
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Recriminations, apologies, tears, emotional outbursts, and complaints about the community characterized the Olympic School District Board of Directors’ summer retreat. The event took place on …
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Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Board is recommending approval of three new sub-agreements with North Thurston Public Schools to enhance the use and management of shared resources in the community .…
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By JC Medina
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8/13/24
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors took its summer retreat on the road, and the meeting may have included violations of Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
The …
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