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I had to be out and about quite a bit last week, so my daughter Nikki and I took the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite places for our lunches.
There are many places in our communities …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/21/23
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If you owned a parcel of land worth well over $40 million, plus millions more in infrastructure, buildings, equipment and several thousand feet of no-bank waterfront with unimpeded views of an inland …
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Nearly five years after the debut of the Film, Bumblebee, we are witnessing a fresh reboot for the Transformers film franchise. The reboot follows on the heels of the previous installments that had …
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Submitted by Yongma Lee
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6/20/23
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Capitol Little League is requesting assistance to relocate its playing fields as its lease for the property is about to surge next year.
The League currently leases 10.6 acres of airport …
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County health officials are warning local lake goers of possibly catching swimmer’s itch.
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) released a statement on June 9 about …
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6/19/23
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A woman who was chased by Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders and a deputy for speeding was later found to be in possession of firearms and drug paraphernalia.
In a Facebook post , Sanders …
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On Thursday's work session, the Board of County Commissioners received a briefing on Experience Olympia and Beyond's multi-layered approach to assessing Thurston County's post-pandemic tourism …
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LOTT may have to take out a loan to finance the restoration of a waste-handling facility.
Capital Planning Manager Tyle Zuchowski updated the LOTT Clean Water Alliance about the rehabilitation …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/16/23
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A former soldier was sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping two young children in military bases overseas and in the U.S., including Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Lewis Patrick Thompson, 40, …
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A neighbor’s eight-year-old granddaughter came to my garden in search of rolie-polies – also called pill bugs, armadillo bugs and a dozen other names . You’ve almost certainly seen …
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Caitlin Salvestrin devotes her life to working with horses and helping veterans and active-duty service members who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s a passion, a …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) retroactively proclaimed June 7 as Food Safety Day during its meeting on Tuesday, June 13.
“Food safety has a direct impact on health, saves …
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking three individuals suspected of attempting to defraud multiple businesses across four cities.
The individuals allegedly present false …
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By Julia Ornedo
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6/15/23
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We’re halfway through June! Take a peek at the events below and make sure to support local tourism.
MCE: The Golden Age of Broadway, Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Broadway …
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6/15/23
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On Tuesday the Thurston Board of County Commissioners' (BOCC) public meeting was unusually jam-packed as county staff flocked to call for a just and livable salary.
More than 20 county staff …
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Executive Director Cheryl Heywood said TRL has not received any request to remove certain books in the library’s collection this year amid the controversial …
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By JC Medina
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6/14/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission tabled a sole source contract with MIG Architecture, the target firm which would design the aquarium exhibits at the planned Marine Waterfront Center.
The …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/14/23
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Are you thinking about retirement? Or perhaps, recently retired but already suffering from boredom?
Meet James Reddick – current president and incoming District 19N Zone Chair of the …
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Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) will hold auditions for aspiring and experienced actors on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16, starting at 7 p.m. at its OlyTheater space in Capital Mall.
Six to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/13/23
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Last column, we learned about Gary Franklin, M.D., our local hero and medical director of the WA Department of Labor and Industries (DLI), who alerted the nation of the prescription opiate crisis due …
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