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Two local government surveys are a sign some things are normal in Thurston County

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Two local government surveys are a sign some things are normal in Thurston County

Surveys from the Port of Olympia and Thurston County show that our local governments are still solid, functional, predictable and generally trustworthy.

January 17, 2021, 5:45 AM

So far, 2021 is looking way too much like 2020

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So far, 2021 is looking way too much like 2020

January 10, 2021, 5:45 AM

To honor Hank Adams, we must all honor the promises of tribal treaties

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To honor Hank Adams, we must all honor the promises of tribal treaties

How will 2020 be remembered? What we accomplish in 2021 may decide

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How will 2020 be remembered? What we accomplish in 2021 may decide

Solstice and vaccine arrive to offer promise of brighter days ahead

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Solstice and vaccine arrive to offer promise of brighter days ahead

We only have each other in this dark winter of COVID-19. Let’s hunker down and be kind

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We only have each other in this dark winter of COVID-19. Let’s hunker down and be kind

A cornucopia of concerns to top off a turkey-filled week

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A cornucopia of concerns to top off a turkey-filled week

November 29, 2020, 5:45 AM

Washington should follow Oregon’s lead in decriminalizing hard drugs

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Washington should follow Oregon’s lead in decriminalizing hard drugs

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City of Olympia announces which plinth sculpture won People’s Choice vote

January 16, 2021, 5:45 AM

Telephone in Priest Point Park helps grieving families reach out to those they miss

3 injured in Friday afternoon head-on crash north of Shelton

January 16, 2021, 2:33 PM

Looks like we can eat inside some restaurants again if they take these COVID-19 steps

Thurston County reports 50 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

The election offers a wave of good results in Thurston County and Washington

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The election offers a wave of good results in Thurston County and Washington

Thurston history book offers diversion as well as glimpses of a not-so-different time

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Thurston history book offers diversion as well as glimpses of a not-so-different time

November 1, 2020, 5:45 AM

The Olympian’s endorsements for Thurston County Commissioner

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The Olympian’s endorsements for Thurston County Commissioner

The Olympian’s endorsement in the competitive 10th Congressional District

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The Olympian’s endorsement in the competitive 10th Congressional District

The Olympian’s endorsements in the 22nd Legislative District

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The Olympian’s endorsements in the 22nd Legislative District

The Olympian’s endorsement for Thurston County Superior Court Position 8

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The Olympian’s endorsement for Thurston County Superior Court Position 8

The Olympian’s 2020 endorsements for statewide offices

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The Olympian’s 2020 endorsements for statewide offices

Climate Mitigation Plan contains critical actions, but fails to address social justice

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Climate Mitigation Plan contains critical actions, but fails to address social justice

October 4, 2020, 5:45 AM

A letter to the people who are vandalizing Olympia’s downtown

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A letter to the people who are vandalizing Olympia’s downtown

Downtown Olympia is set for success. But first it must survive 2020’s challenges

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Downtown Olympia is set for success. But first it must survive 2020’s challenges

September 27, 2020, 5:45 AM

COVID-19 has reduced homeless shelter beds, so winter will be a stress test

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COVID-19 has reduced homeless shelter beds, so winter will be a stress test

Women’s right to vote was just the first step on a long journey toward true democracy

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Women’s right to vote was just the first step on a long journey toward true democracy

August 30, 2020, 5:45 AM

We can all learn from the racial justice conversations Olympia and Lacey hosted

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We can all learn from the racial justice conversations Olympia and Lacey hosted

August 23, 2020, 5:45 AM

3 steps to reforming local police departments -- and defunding them isn’t one of them

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3 steps to reforming local police departments -- and defunding them isn’t one of them

August 9, 2020, 5:00 AM

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