By Issac Scott How did you decide you wanted to be an artist? I want to say something like, “Because you get to sleep in” [laughs]. But when I was little I always wanted to be an artist, but it never really seemed possible, just because I didn’t know people […]
Protests Erupt Over Shooting of Two Unarmed Black Men by Olympia Police Officer
By Felix Chrome & Issac Scott “Whose lives matter? Black lives matter!” was the chant ringing out in downtown Olympia Thursday evening as hundreds of protesters took to the streets in response to the shooting of two unarmed black men, stepbrothers Andre Thompson and Bryson Chaplin, by an Olympia police […]
A Conversation with George Bridges
By Issac Scott When George Bridges starts his new job as president of Evergreen in October, the college will be in the midst of some of the biggest challenges in its history. With state funding in free-fall and enrollment on the decline, Bridges will likely be a decisive factor at […]
Affordable Healthcare in Olympia
Finding Healthcare Proves Challenging
By Felix Chrome For people with low income and no insurance, affordable medical care can be hard to find. Even for people with Medicaid, seeing a primary care physician isn’t necessarily possible. Olympia is a small town, and it can feel like there are not many options. Finding healthcare can […]
Best Bets May 8 & 9: Tropicana 30 Year Anniversary Show
During the mid ‘80s, The Fabulous Tropicana served as a hub for Olympia’s young music scene. One of the first punk venues to establish itself in Olympia, Tropicana hosted shows with Beat Happening, The Melvins, Green River, and many other Northwest bands of the time. Tropicana also brought in touring […]
Best Bets May 9: Tal National
Tal National became the most celebrated band in their home nation Niger over a decade of touring constantly throughout the Sahara, playing five hour gigs every day. Lately, they’ve hit the international tour circuit, leading them now to Olympia for the first time. The members—sometimes 13 strong, but more often […]
Best Bets May 18: Vexx, Talkies, Health Problems, Broken Water
Just back from a tour of the East Coast supporting their new Pitchfork-approved EP, Vexx play restless and persuasive hardcore, anchored by the charismatic presence of lead singer Maryjane Dunphe. Together with Broken Water, they represent some of the best of the Olympia music scene. Broken Water, too, have new […]
Best Bets May 23: Olympia Record Show
Twice a year, Rainy Day Records organizes the Olympia Record Show, bringing together vinyl purveyors from around the Northwest. This year’s spring edition goes down at Elks Lodge, on the Eastside by Ralph’s Thriftway. Vinyl lovers will salivate over the tables of rare and vintage records. Three dollars gets you […]
A Conversation with Kshama Sawant Unrepentant Socialist Seattle City Councillor To Speak at Commencement
By Zachary Newman Seattle City Councillor and labor organizer Kshama Sawant will be the speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. Sawant won a seat on the Seattle City Council in 2014, running as a member of the Socialist Alternative party, becoming the first socialist to win a Seattle-wide election in almost […]
Night At The Hands on Children’s Museum Unleashing Your Inner Selfie
By Sara Fabian The Hands on Children’s Museum is a place full of wonder, intrigue and play. Though usually a place for a child and adult accompaniment, the Adult Swim series which started in January of 2014 has opened the amusement to adults at night fall only a few times […]
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