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Curran Apple Orchard Community Harvest Day
Enjoy delicious apples at the Curran Apple Orchard Park’s Community Harvest Day on Sunday, August 25, from 10am to 4pm. The public is invited to pick from any UNTAPED trees…these trees are adopted. No ladders allowed. Please bring picking bags and enjoy the day. CORE Volunteers will be...
Police looking for three suspects in Lacey Costco parking lot robbery
Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery at the Costco parking lot on the afternoon of August 18. Shortly before two in the afternoon, a group of three individuals approached a shopper under the guise of offering jewelry, which...
What's happening this weekend— 3rd South Sound Block Party, Wine Tasting Meets Floral Art and other activities
Look forward to a weekend full of creative and innovative activities. Heaven Adores You: A Film Journey Through Elliott Smith's Life, August 22-25, from 4 p.m. Heaven Adores You, an intimate, meditative inquiry into the life and music of musician Elliott Smith, will have 10th-anniversary screenings at the Capitol Theater. The film will be screened at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, through Sunday, August 25. Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes. Click this link for more details.
Olympia committee talks about local childcare crisis
The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) discussed the city's childcare crisis, exploring the issues of affordability, accessibility, and potential solutions to support working families. At the CLPS meeting on Thursday, Gary Burris, executive director of the Child Care Action Council (CCAC), provided an overview of the childcare...
County commissioners support funding plan for Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing
Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) supported a proposed plan to use $3.5 million in funding to support four affordable housing projects at Franz Anderson in case the construction of permanent supportive housing (PSH) gets delayed. At a meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention...
This weekend could bring a month's worth of rainfall to western Washington
SEATTLE — Despite the rain, cold and desire to cozy up in your favorite fuzzy sweater, there’s still officially 29 days of summer. But at the end of a summer that brought the longest streak of days with 80-degree temperatures, this weekend could bring record rainfall to western Washington.
Why the alleged killer of 80-year-old dogwalker was free despite 8 felony convictions
The man accused of killing an 80-year-old dogwalker in a carjacking Tuesday has a lengthy criminal history in Washington much before the alleged attack in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, according to state records. State records show Jahmed Haynes, 48, was previously convicted of vehicular homicide, drug possession, car thefts,...
How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Chilly Weekend with Rain in Mountains, Cooler Temperatures Prevail Until Next Week
Tonight through Sunday: A large low-pressure system will continue to move inland, keeping things active with showers and thunderstorms possible through this evening. Expect gusty winds with these storms, showers should dry up by 10 PM. Grab a coat because overnight lows will dip into the 40s and 50s
Washington State Glitters: #2 US Gold Hotspot to Strike It Rich
If you want to get rich with gold, you just might live in the perfect place!. Gold Rush: Washington State Shines as a Top Destination for Prospectors. Turns out that Washington State is a great place to get lucky if you just look down. A recent analysis by SD Bullion named the top states across America where aspiring gold seekers are most likely to strike it rich. California came in at the top spot with an impressive 66.59 gold locations per 1,000 square miles, reinforcing its nickname as "The Golden State". Surprisingly close behind, was Washington State which claimed the second spot with 34.17 gold locations per 1,000 square miles. Oregon, the west coast state separating the top 2, rounded out the podium with 31.41 locations per 1,000 square miles.
100th Street vacation meeting date set
The Lakewood City Council postponed action on an ordinance requesting the city vacate a portion of 100th Street SW leading to Lake Steilacoom. The new date for City Council consideration is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. That is when the City Council will review and discuss the ordinance.
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