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Blending Sustainability, Walkability and Community Connection at the Rookery in Tumwater

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The Rookery in Tumwater, a new mixed-use building, will offer eco-friendly living options starting July 1, 2025, featuring four residential units and two penthouses. Designed by the women-owned Artisans Group, it adheres to Phius passive house standards for energy efficiency, targeting net-zero energy use. The building is equipped to withstand extreme weather, with features that enhance air quality and reduce noise pollution. Residents will enjoy shared outdoor spaces, including a first-floor courtyard and rooftop patios. A 1,000-square-foot commercial space is available for entrepreneurs, promoting local business growth.

Located close to schools and I-5, The Rookery fosters community engagement and a vibrant lifestyle. Tours will begin in late June 2025, with the commercial area ready for occupancy in August. This initiative highlights the region's commitment to sustainability and high-quality living environments.

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Dont Miss the Free 2025 Les Bailey Writers Series with New York Times Bestseller Jonathan Evison at Saint Martins University

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Evison will speak at Saint Martin’s University on October 15, 2025, as part of the Les Bailey Writers Series. The free event invites the community to engage with Evison’s literary journey and features a book signing after his reading.

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Saying Foof to Responsibilities Comcast Celebrates Community and Service at Thurston Countys Iconic Foofaraw

Comcast volunteers joined hundreds of military personnel and local leaders at the 63rd Annual Thurston County Foofaraw last Friday. The event, held at Budd Inlet, honored nearly 400 military guests with games, social activities, and a salmon BBQ, emphasizing community and gratitude. Comcast, as the exclusive broadband sponsor, aimed to strengthen ties with the military community and reaffirm its commitment to veterans.

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Olympia Milk Plants Bombed, 1936

A series of explosions on February 20, 1936, damaged the Olympia Milk Producers’ Association plant and destroyed the Sanitary Dairy in Olympia. Investigators determined that dynamite was used, but the perpetrators were never caught. Total losses from the blasts were estimated at $40,000.