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Olympia's Own Dr. Laura O'Donnell Honored with Regional Superintendent Award
Dr. Laura O'Donnell, from Olympia, has received the Corn Belt Regional Superintendent of Distinction award from the Illinois Association of School Administrators. She was nominated by her colleagues for her role in developing the HEAT academy and serving as president of the Tri-County Special Education Association Board. The award will be presented at a luncheon, and Dr. O'Donnell's work will be featured in the next issue of Leadership Matters. This award acknowledges her contributions to educational administration.'Visit here for more details.
Governor-hopeful Semi Bird makes appearance, offers Q&A at Long Shot in Yelm
Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird made his way through Yelm last week and spoke to residents about what he and his campaign stand for at a special event at Long Shot gun store. During ...
Former Rainier grad, Army sergeant posthumously inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame
As Rainier High School wrestling head coach Chris Holterman perused the Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in the winter of 2022, he was
Black Liberation Flag Crosswalk Honors African-American Heritage
Olympians crossing 9th Avenue between Adams and Franklin streets will notice a colorful new crosswalk celebrating the end of slavery, the City of Olympia reports. The red, black, and green paint commemorates Black and African-American heritage ahead of Juneteenth on June 19, according to the City.
🚧 Update: Road Work Continues on SR 507 Near Deschutes River, Tenino, WA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Washington. Current road work is ongoing on State Route 507 in both directions at milepost 20.43 near Deschutes River. The maintenance started at 8:22 am on May 16, 2024, and is anticipated to conclude at approximately 2:00 pm on the same day. Motorists traveling through the Tenino area in Thurston County should expect potential delays and consider alternate routes if possible. The impact of this work is significant as it affects traffic in both directions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and adhere to all traffic control signs and instructions from road crew personnel. The purpose of this work has not been specified, but it’s a part of necessary infrastructure maintenance that ensures road safety and efficiency. Travelers should plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time for transit through this section of SR 507 during the specified hours of operation for the road work.
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