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Olympia resident Jim Lazar comments against Initiative 2124, saying making the long-term care program opt-in would leave millions of Washingtonians without any long-term care coverage. 
Olympia City Council opposes Initiative 2124, says it threatens long-term care program 
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, October 15, passed a resolution opposing Washington state's Initiative 2124, which would make the state's long-term care insurance program voluntary.   … more
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At a Tuesday, October 15, 2024 meeting, Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October 14 to 18 as Flood Awareness Week in the county.
Flood Awareness Week in Thurston County this week
Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) proclaimed October 14 through October 18, 2024, as Flood Awareness Week in the county.   Kyle Bustad, Thurston County Emergency … more
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Be aware of algae bloom and other warnings in your local waters.
Toxic algae bloom prompts health warning at Offutt Lake 
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is urging caution at Offutt Lake due to a toxic algae bloom detected on October 16, 2024. Lab results revealed Microcystin toxin levels at 30 … more
Labor Wars of the Pacific Northwest free screening October 24th at Capital Theater
Labor Wars of the Northwest screening for free on October 24th at Capital Theater in Olympia
TLM Labor and Olympia Film Society to Present a Free Screening of Labor Wars of the Northwest on October 24th The Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council is proud to announce … more
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Peyton Rhyne pings the ball with a right-footed strike. She scored the lone goal that propelled the Evergreen State College to its first win this season. (Photo from Evergreen State College Athletics Official Website) 
Peyton Rhyne’s strike stuns Bushnell for Evergreen’s first win of the season 
After a winless drought of ten games, which includes six conference games of one-sided defeats and close draws, the Evergreen State College women’s soccer team finally got its first dub of the … more
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Photo of a Raven I took in Yellowstone 
The Common Raven, here and in Yellowstone
On a trip to Yellowstone National Park earlier this month, I was hoping to see some birds unique to that area – the Rocky Mountains. But, perhaps because of the late season, birds were few in … more
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What’s happening this weekend— Toast for Tails fundraiser, Boo-coda Spook-tacular’s Casket Races and other fun activities
Welcome the Halloween spirt by supporting charity and family-friendly events.  Olympia High School Theatre Arts presents “Noises Off”, October 18-19, 24-26 Get ready to laugh … more
At a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting yesterday, October 15, which is also the supposed approval of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project interlocal agreement (ILA) on the county’s side, the commissioners removed the ILA from the agenda.  
Thurston County Commissioners delay approval of Deschutes interlocal agreement amid approval from other cities, gears for legal review 
At a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting yesterday, October 15, the commissioners removed the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project interlocal agreement from the agenda.  The … more
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According to a map shown at a Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2024, the south basin of Capitol Lake, where boardwalks will be built, is located across I-5 towards the side of the Tumwater Historical Park. 
Tumwater City Council approves interlocal agreement for governance of Deschutes Estuary project 
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign the interlocal agreement for the governance and funding of the Deschutes Estuary project.   The project seeks to restore … more
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Press Forward is a nonpartisan project funded by more than 30 foundations to support local news across the United States.
The JOLT to receive one of the first Press Forward grants
Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news, announced today that it has selected The JOLT News Organization to receive a challenge grant to support … more
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Olympia community member Yonah Mikowski comments against Initiative 2109 during a public hearing at the city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. 
Olympia City Council rejects State Initiative 2109
To protect critical funding for schools, early learning, and child care, the Olympia City Council has passed a resolution opposing Initiative 2109 , a state ballot measure that would repeal … more
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A slide from a presentation during the Oct. 3, 2024, meeting of the Tumwater Public Works Committee, which has endorsed a contract with Sare Electric to construct ten EV chargers for the city fleet. 
Tumwater to construct new EV chargers as part of fleet electrification initiative 
Plans to construct electric vehicle charging stations to support Tumwater’s fleet electrification efforts are moving forward.  more
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Kathleen Anderson
Grace … Simple elegance, kindness, benevolence
Grace is not a word I use or even think of often. I am not positive I understood it’s meaning until I looked it up for this column…nor am I sure I understand it now. To me, grace is … more
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Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz portrait and friends
Being prepared with pets
As we watched the horrendous amount of destruction brought by first Hurricane Helene, and then Hurricane Milton, it makes us wonder how prepared we all are for any natural disaster that may, … more
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Olympia City Mayor Dontae Payne describes the interlocal agreement as historic as multiple government entities come together to restore Capitol Lake to its natural state. 
Olympia City Council approves interlocal agreement toward restoring Deschutes Estuary 
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, the Squaxin Island Tribe, Thurston County, Tumwater, the … more
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Olympia seeks input on names for parks; public hearing is set for this Thursday
Before making recommendations to the Olympia City Councill, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will conduct public hearings on Thursday, Oct. 17, regarding the proposed official naming of … more
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The Olympia School District (OSD) had a regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, for its Outcome 5 Monitoring Report. Discussed during the session are OSD’s energy-saving programs and food expenditure efforts. 
Olympia School District energy-saving programs experience success,  food waste among state's lowest 
Olympia School District reportedly saved $66,017 in energy costs over the past year, its board learned on Thursday, Oct. 10.   The board also learned that the district's per-capita food … more
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Sangh Jugal Thakor of Hindu Swayamsavak thanked the Olympia City Council for signing the first proclamation of Hindu Heritage Month at its Tuesday meeting on Oct. 8, 2024. 
Olympia proclaims October 2024 Hindu Heritage Month  
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Olympia City Council proclaimed October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of the Hindu-American community to the city's diversity and culture.   … more
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Lucendy Perez (left) and Marin Collins (right) combine on a block. Both players were crucial for Evergreen’s win at Walla Walla.
Evergreen Geoducks tame Walla Walla Wolves in five-set thriller to avenge earlier loss 
The Evergreen State College volleyball team organized a block party performance to survive a five-set win over Walla Walla University, 3-2 (25-22, 19-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-11) away from home last … more
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These are grad students who participated in volunteering to harvest food at the garden at St. Martins. 
A day of service on St. Martin's University's farm
I was recently invited to a volunteer day for Master's Degree students at St. Martin’s University. While I couldn’t attend due to work obligations, I thought it was worth sharing some of … more
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