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Tenino Prairie Flowers Greet Spring Visitors

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A few times during the year, Wolf Haven International welcomes visitors to explore the prairies in Tenino.  Diane Waiste took a tour on Saturday, April 30 and discovered many spring blossoms.


Tumwater Farmers Market Brings Smiles to Visitors

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The Tumwater Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. from May through September.  You can find the vendors at the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Israel Road in Tumwater. Photo credits: Diane Waiste.

Percival Plinth Project Photos

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Annually, the City of Olympia invites local and regional artists to loan a sculpture or piece of art that sits on a platform (also called a plinth). The community is then invited to vote on their favorite piece of art, helping the City of Olympia decide which of the 15 new sculptures along Percival Landing to purchase as the […]

Governor’s Mansion Decorated for the Holidays

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The Governor’s Mansion is decked out in holiday cheer.  Step inside this beautiful space.  Tours are available in December by calling 360-902-8894 to make a reservation.  Thank you to Diane Waiste for these images. You can read more about the Governor’s Mansion and the volunteers that strive to keep it beautiful in this article.

Olympia Farmers Market Extends Hours for the Season

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On Thursday, April 6, the Olympia Farmers Market shifts to their spring/summer season hours.  Visit the Olympia Farmers Market vendors from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. every Thursday – Sunday through the season. Take a look through the lens of Diane Waiste to see what you can experience when you visit the Olympia Farmers Market.

Soldiers Remembered on Memorial Day in Olympia

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Soldiers are commemorated in various statues and sculptures around the Washington State capitol.  In downtown Olympia, take a walking tour of these memorial statues on Memorial Day or any day throughout the year.  To find ways to celebrate veterans on Memorial Day, visit the ThurstonTalk events calendar.

2017 Percival Plinth Project Walking Art Tour Guide

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The 2017 edition of the Percival Plinth Project has arrived. Each year, the plinths along Percival Landing – permanent cube shaped bases for sculptures – receive new sculptures for public enjoyment. Now through July 31, voting is open to select the winner of this year’s People’s Prize which will be purchased by The City of […]

Capitol Center Building: A Look Inside the “Mistake by the Lake”

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Olympia photographer Ricky Osborne has shared a unique set of images with ThurstonTalk showing the rarely seen interior of the Capitol Center Building, better known to locals as “The Mistake by the Lake.” The former Department of Corrections office building has been vacant for over a decade and Osborne’s photos show both the decay and […]


Top 20 “Fall in Thurston County” Reader Photos

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We called and you answered. We asked our ThurstonTalk readers to submit images of the season and the response was tremendous. From outings with pets and children to iconic locations to soaring aerial photos of our hometown, the photos represent the very best of fall in Thurston County. Thank you to all who participated. ThurstonTalk […]

Twinklefest 2017 Window Displays

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Downtown Olympia is all aglow with the lights and displays signaling the holiday season. And, the local, downtown merchants are adding to the festive feel with their own displays throughout downtown. As a collective group, these merchants are participating in Twinklefest, a celebration of community and the season.  And, Twinklefest offers us, the shoppers and […]





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