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Olympia church plans to open tiny home village for homeless people in September

May 26, 2019 12:29 PM

Olympia is trying to address homelessness. Now, Thurston County and Lacey face their own decisions

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Olympia is trying to address homelessness. Now, Thurston County and Lacey face their own decisions

May 24, 2019 04:47 PM

Here are places holding Memorial Day observances in the South Sound

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Here are places holding Memorial Day observances in the South Sound

May 23, 2019 04:15 PM

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Olympia High baseball team’s postseason run ends just short of a 4A title

May 26, 2019 03:49 PM

Charter school bus firm with ties to Pierce, Thurston counties fined $23,700 by state

May 26, 2019 02:29 PM

Happy ending to sheriff’s office search for missing 7-year-old girl in North Cascades

May 26, 2019 12:36 PM

Seattle Children’s Hospital confirms measles in baby

May 26, 2019 08:33 AM

State prosecutors struggle with human trafficking cases

May 26, 2019 09:55 AM

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Olympia Waterside ceremony remembers service members lost at sea

May 26, 2019 03:12 PM

Man rescued from ledge of burning building in Rome

May 24, 2019 06:43 PM

How long will cookout leftovers last?

May 24, 2019 06:41 PM

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What’s Happening for May 26

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What’s Happening for May 26

May 22, 2019 06:33 PM

What’s Happening for May 25

May 22, 2019 05:28 PM

Dr. Wood: Dental health connects to your overall health

May 23, 2019 05:59 PM

Olympia is trying to address homelessness. Now, Thurston County and Lacey face their own decisions

May 24, 2019 04:47 PM

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Campaign to bring new voting style to local elections faces first hurdle: Is it legal?

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Campaign to bring new voting style to local elections faces first hurdle: Is it legal?

May 24, 2019 12:00 PM

Washington joins West Coast bloc of sanctuary states

May 22, 2019 07:47 PM

Washington is 1st state to allow composting of human bodies

May 21, 2019 03:34 PM

WA governor signs bill changing tax exemption for Oregonians

May 22, 2019 09:46 AM

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Tumwater sophomore Brian Le’s time is now, even after recovering from injury

Sports

Tumwater sophomore Brian Le’s time is now, even after recovering from injury

May 25, 2019 06:36 PM

Olympia High baseball team’s postseason run ends just short of a 4A title

May 26, 2019 03:49 PM

Fiers, streaking A’s send Mariners to 5th straight loss

May 26, 2019 01:05 AM

Mary M. Knight’s Kaylee Sowle, a three-time jumps triple crown winner, ends career with more titles

May 25, 2019 06:36 PM

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57,000-square-foot parts distribution center opens in Lacey

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57,000-square-foot parts distribution center opens in Lacey

May 21, 2019 10:43 AM

Apple growers pleased with end of tariffs by Mexico

May 21, 2019 08:24 AM

FCC chairman backs T-Mobile-Sprint deal in key endorsement

May 20, 2019 02:02 PM

Impossible Foods debuts meatless sausage at Little Caesars

May 20, 2019 07:44 AM

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As building applications trickle in, the fight over ‘missing middle’ housing goes on

Olympia’s “missing middle” development changes took effect in December, but the fight isn’t over. The state’s Growth Management Hearings Board, which rules on cases related to the Growth Management Act, will hold a hearing May 23.

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John Beilein’s departure to NBA not a good look for college basketball

May 13, 2019 01:13 PM

The Twitter conspiracy that sabotaged a small-town California festival: ‘It’s pretty nutty’

May 08, 2019 06:18 PM

Royals Harry and Meghan relocating to L.A.: Sure thing or California dreaming?

May 06, 2019 12:13 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 01:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 01:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 11:47 AM

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The ever-evolving Makedonians play Balkan music that ‘breaks the frame’

The Makedonians are an ever-evolving band playing May 27, 2019, in Olympia. Over the years, some 200 musicians have been members. The result is a musical community that extends from Bellingham to Portland.

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SPSCC’s ‘Fun Home’ makes a big impression on local theater lovers

Arts & Culture

SPSCC’s ‘Fun Home’ makes a big impression on local theater lovers

May 22, 2019 08:36 PM

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Live-action ‘Aladdin’ leaves much to be desired

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Live-action ‘Aladdin’ leaves much to be desired

May 22, 2019 11:59 AM

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