olympia: Olympia, WA - A great place to live and the rankings prove it. - 09/21/09 07:02 PM
The national recognition is starting to pile up for Olympia, the unpretentious capitol city of Washington.
The latest recognition came from the American Public Transportation Association, which awarded Olympia with the prize for best transit system for its size in the nation.
This came on top of Olympia's ranking by Kiplinger's Personal … (0 comments)
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olympia: Trader Joe's Grand Opening in Olympia - 08/21/09 06:24 PM
This is my 4th blog post about Trader Joe's. It started years back with activating people to petition Trader Joe's to open a store in Olympia, through the confirmation of a planned store, to the progress, and finally the grand opening. I really should stop writing about Trader Joe's, as … (4 comments)
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olympia: Power Poles ruin the Views and Street-scape of Olympia - 06/23/09 04:58 PM
With a city as pretty as Olympia and with such stunning views, why are utility poles still tolerated?
No modern city has above ground power lines any more, and you won't see them in new subdivisions. Why then does the Capitol City of the State of Washington … (3 comments)
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olympia: "New Urbanism" - a trend coming to a city near you. - 06/18/09 05:26 PM
Have you come across the term "New Urbanism"? Not sure what it means? It refers to the new concept that is actually an old concept, of living in close proximity to the city. Communities used to naturally develop around a city core, but then extended into suburban sprawl. With land … (0 comments)
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olympia: Olympia - A city is as unique as the people who live in it. - 06/16/09 06:58 PM
Olympia is a quirky town. You'll encounter cars with expressive bumper stickers, unique houses and interesting public art.
In Olympia it's okay to be expressive, unique and to stick out. Diversity is welcome and is encountered everywhere. That's what makes Olympia so welcoming and interesting. One example is this … (2 comments)
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olympia: Are there any funny looking homes in your neighborhood? Part One - 05/23/09 10:49 PM
Every town and community has some unique homes that just stand out (no, I'm not talking about dilapidated tear-downs).
I'm talking about structures that are unusual and over the top.
These buildings will make you do a double-take:
I don't know what these houses do for … (2 comments)
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olympia: Olympia Trader Joe's Update - 05/17/09 05:07 PM
Signs are finally showing that Trader Joe's is actually coming to Olympia. No, I have not heard a ship's bell ringing yet, or seen a bunch of hip people in Hawaiian shirts, but I did recently notice the construction work under way.
The old "The Good Guys" store is … (0 comments)
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olympia: Olympia's Procession of the Species 2009 Photo Journal - 04/29/09 07:31 PM
Every year since 1995, in correlation with Olympia's Arts Walk and in commemoration of Earth Day, the Procession of the Species parade makes its way through downtown Olympia to delight the thousands of spectators and visitors who line the streets, hang from lamp posts and perch on windows. Although it rained … (2 comments)
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olympia: And the safest city is... - 12/15/08 11:23 AM
The most common pre-requisite I hear from people looking to relocate, is to find a safe and secure environment.
The fifth annual Framers Insurance Study has just been released and it ranks Olympia, Washington as the safest mid-sized city (150,000 - 500,000 inhabitants) in the US. This is the second … (7 comments)
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olympia: Trader Joe's in Olympia? - 06/14/08 06:21 PM
then cast your vote to help bring a Trader Joe's store to Olympia.
Trader Joe's different from most common supermarkets, in that you won't find a lot of branded products. Instead, Trader Joe's carries many interesting and unconventional products at great prices. Shopping at Trader Joe's is always an adventure, as you'll discover new products from all … (18 comments)
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olympia: Olympia Hospitals Rank in Top 5% - 04/15/08 07:54 PM
According to a recently released study by Healthgrades (http://www.healthgrades.com/), Olympia's St. Peter Hospital, as well as Capital Medical center were ranked among the top 5% nationally in patient safety. The study looked at over 5000 hospitals and analyzed over 41 million patient records. Of the nine Washington hospitals that landed in the … (2 comments)
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olympia: Seattle Ranked Among Cleanest US Cities - 03/18/08 11:24 PM
Forbes Magazine's annual ranking of the cleanest US cities, named Seattle as the second cleanest US city for 2008, following right behind Miami.
http://www.forbes.com/logistics/2008/03/17/miami-seattle-orlando-biz-logistics-cx_tvr_0317cleanest_slide.html
In addition to using air pollution and ozone data from the American Lung Association for the 49 major metro areas with populations exceeding 1 million, the water quality and per-capita … (15 comments)
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olympia: Make a Difference - 02/20/08 05:56 PM
You, too can feel this great!
Have you done your good deed for the day yet?
Join me and the other volunteers for the American Cancer Society in our efforts to help fight cancer. Continuous research is making it possible to find new cancer drugs, therapies and discoveries that may save the life of someone … (2 comments)
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olympia: Ride the Dash, your free downtown bus. - 01/10/08 06:12 PM
One of the great, but little known amenities the city of Olympia offers, is the free downtown shuttle service called the Dash. The buses are easily recognized by their cool, colorful designs. The Dash service is quick, easy and free. You simply hop aboard and let it take you to your downtown … (4 comments)
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olympia: Hot Off the Press: South Sound Security Survey - 01/03/08 04:34 PM
According to Sperling's best Places of Portland's security survey, the Olympia area ranked highest nationwide in security for mid-sized towns. The study looked, among other factors, at crime rates, life expectancy, risk of natural disasters and air quality. The people living in the South Sound area already know what a safe place Olympia is. The … (0 comments)
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olympia: Free Trees - 10/28/07 04:12 PM
The City of Olympia has a wonderful urban forestry program called NeighborWoods. The goal is to have more tree lines streets, which add more appeal, provide shade and habitat. In exchange for planting and caring for the trees (watering, pruning, mulching), the city provides the trees for free. The only prerequisites are … (3 comments)
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olympia: Spooky Olympia Homes - 10/27/07 03:13 PM
This is the time of year when gargantuan spiders may take over your home and feed on your visitors...
When ghosts and witches descend on your neighborhood,...
and gory monsters inhabit the front yards,...
turning them into grave yards.
In my Olympia neighborhood, many residents like to go all out with their Halloween … (7 comments)
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olympia: The best place to live - 08/08/07 10:22 PM
... and you'll see why Olympia is considered the best place to live in Washington.
Olympia is located on the southern tip of Puget Sound and offers great views of the Olympic Mountains, as well as Mt. Rainier. It is located right along the I-5 corridor and lies between Seattle and Portland. Housing … (9 comments)
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olympia: Calendar of Events - 08/03/07 12:39 AM
Do you have kids at home from school, or company staying with you, and you're wondering what to do and where to take them? Here is a list of events, attractions and things to do in the Olympia area during the summer.
Pioneer Farm Museum and Ohop Indian Village: http://www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org/FramesSite/PFOIVFrames.html Experience life in … (7 comments)
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