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SeaPort plans Spokane-Olympia flights for legislative session
Travel
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SeaPort Airlines will begin twice-weekly, one-hour flights between Spokane’s Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport on Jan. 8, 2027, offering a direct option for travel during Washington’s legislative session. The seasonal service, launched with the Port of Olympia, has one-way fares starting at $279.
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Olympia Water Heaters Connects Residents with Licensed Plumbers for Repairs
Business
— Nov 3, 2026
Olympia Water Heaters has launched to connect residential and commercial customers in Olympia and Thurston County with licensed plumbers for water-heater repairs, replacements and installations, including tankless and heat-pump options.
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Tacoma duplex lists two bedrooms office and november rent special
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The listings describe Washington properties with sharply differing access: a Spokane address is highly walkable with good transit, while an Olympia address is car-dependent; each also lists assigned schools. Other pages highlight a Tacoma duplex for rent and neighborhood amenities and rental prices in Spokane’s West Central area and Sumner’s Dieringer and Benroy area.
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Five House Fires Cause No Reported Injuries
Weather
— Oct 17, 2026
Separate residential fires were reported in Sioux Falls, Cabri, Kansas City, Olympia and Cedar Rapids; no injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and Sioux Falls crews said no residents were home while Olympia residents evacuated safely. The Kansas City, Olympia and Cedar Rapids fires remain under investigation, while the Cabri fire was deemed non-criminal.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 14h
Fires damage homes and restaurant in US cities and Canada
Weather
— Oct 17, 2026
Separate fires damaged a home in Olympia, an A&W restaurant in Kenora, neighboring homes in Houston, a residence in Shenandoah, and a historic Bloomington home. No injuries were reported in Olympia or Kenora; Shenandoah occupants escaped unharmed, while injury information was not yet available for Houston and details on the Bloomington fire were limited.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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European Champion, Olympian Ciara Mageean Dies at 34
Ciara Mageean
— Nov 1, 2026
Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, a two-time Olympian and 2024 European 1,500-meter champion, has died at 34 after battling cancer. Her family said she died surrounded by loved ones; Mageean also won European silver and bronze and held several Irish records.
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UVA Pro-Am Expected to Feature 23 Olympians
Caeleb Dressel
— Oct 13, 2026
The opening session of Virginia’s 2026 short-course-meter Pro-Am meet features a compact slate led by top seeds Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, Jordan Crooks, Regan Smith and Caeleb Dressel, among other elite swimmers. The Oct. 15-16 meet brings together Olympians and world-record holders as they prepare for U.S. short-course trials and the December world championships.
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Pregnant Detroit Forward Curl-Salemme to Miss PWHL Season
Britta Curl
— Nov 2, 2026
U.S. Olympian Britta Curl-Salemme announced she is pregnant and will miss PWHL Detroit’s inaugural 2026–27 season, despite signing a three-year deal with the expansion team. The forward, who won a Walter Cup with Minnesota and ranked third in league scoring last season, will be supported by Detroit during her pregnancy.
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Cobain’s Olympia Apartment Opens as Airbnb Rental
Kurt Cobain
— Sep 29, 2026
Kurt Cobain’s former Olympia, Washington, apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote much of Nirvana’s early music, is now available as an Airbnb. The renovated studio preserves Nirvana memorabilia and offers fans a chance to stay in a notable piece of grunge history, with rates reported at about $250 to $300 a night.
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Peru Unveils World's Tallest Pope Leo Statue
Callao, Peru, unveiled a 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his visit, honoring his decades of service in the country and Peruvian citizenship. The monument is billed as the world’s tallest statue of a pope as Leo’s South American tou
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DOJ Drops Charges Against Olympian Just As New Documents Emerge
Donald John Trump
— Aug 2, 2026
The Justice Department dropped felony charges against Olympian David Hearn. President Trump calls it a pure case of vandalism. Read the full story.
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Attorney for Former U.S. Olympian in Refecting Pool Case: Touching Water Not a Crime
United States of America
— Jun 23, 2026
The attorney for former U.S. Olympian arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool offered a glimpse into his client’s defense. “It’s not a federal crime to touch water,” attorney Norm Eisen…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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More US Winter Olympians Speaking Out Against Trump
Donald John Trump
— Feb 16, 2026
There are more U.S. Winter Olympians speaking out against representing President Donald Trump, much to the dismay if his supporters. U.S. athlete Hunter Hess said he was conflicted about competing for Team USA given the…
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Vance Gives Advice to Olympians: Keep Politics Out of It
Donald John Trump
— Feb 12, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is warning U.S. Olympians not talk about politics it expect some “pushback.” Vance was defending President Donald Trump, who called freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess a “loser” after he said he…
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Olympian Lolo Jones Starts IVF Treatments, Fears She Is ‘Running Out of Time’ to Start a Family
Reporting
— Aug 4, 2022
Olympian Lolo Jones announced that she has started in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The Olympic bobsledder and hurdler posted a video to her Instagram on Wednesday where she shows a personal look into the…
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 15h
Olympian Takes Swing at NCAA Over Transgender Swimmers
Reporting
— Mar 21, 2022
A Virginia Tech swimmer and 2016 Olympian took a swipe at the NCAA over its policy on transgender athletes. Reka Gyorgy issued a statement after failing to qualify for the finals at the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming…
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
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Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Olympian Tries To Auction Off Medal To Pay for Infant’s Heart Surgery, But Winning Bidder Won’t Accept Prize
Reporting
— Aug 20, 2021
Polish Olympian Maria Andrejczyk won a silver medal in women’s javelin at the Tokyo Olympics, but she’s proved she has a heart of gold after using her platform to help a child in need. The 25-year-old athlete announced…
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Psaki Asked If Olympian Turning Back on Flag Is ‘Appropriate’ — Gwen Berry Reacts
Reporting
— Jul 2, 2021
U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry is reacting to the White House’s remarks regarding her turning her back on the U.S. flag during the national anthem at the Olympic trials. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked this…
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Former Army Ranger and NFL Player ‘Very Upset’ Biden Admin Supports Olympian Who Snubbed Flag
Reporting
— Jun 30, 2021
A former NFL player and retired U.S. Army Ranger criticized the Biden administration for sticking up for anti-American Olympian Gwen Berry, who turned her back on the American flag this past weekend during the U.S…
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Meghan McCain Tears Into Olympian Over Anthem Protest: ‘Not Appropriate or Patriotic’
Reporting
— Jun 29, 2021
Meghan McCain is blasting U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry following her protest during the Olympic track and field trials over the weekend, calling the demonstration “not appropriate or patriotic.” During an episode of “The…
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Psaki: Biden Respects Olympian’s ‘Right To Peacefully Protest’ After Turning Away From Flag
Reporting
— Jun 28, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden is respecting U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry’s “right to peacefully protest” after she was seen turning away from the American flag during the national anthem at…
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Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian
Bob Chapek
— Sep 11, 2026
Vail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.
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Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.
Sporting KC signs Andre Luiz in record deal
David Lee
— Aug 18, 2026
Sporting Kansas City has signed Brazilian forward Andre Luiz from Olympiacos on a club-record five-year Designated Player contract, with initial reports citing an $18 million fee plus add-ons and the move pending visa and International Transfer Certificate. The 24-year-old, who previously starred for Rio Ave and Flamengo before a stint in Greece, joins a rebuilding Sporting KC squad under owner Peter Mallouk and manager Raphael Wicky as their fifth Designated Player since 2018.
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Charges Involving Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Dropped
United States Department of Justice
— Aug 1, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to drop charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool against a former Olympian. On Friday, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office blamed the contractor for overspraying…
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Major News Network Is Confronted For Repeatedly ‘Misgendering’ Olympian
NBC
— Feb 12, 2026
During coverage of the women’s moguls competition at the Milan Winter Olympics, commentators on an international feed streamed by NBC on Peacock repeatedly misgendered Swedish skier Elis Lundholm — the first openly…
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 15h
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