Kristina Lotz

Los Angeles, Pasadena, United States, Washington

Publisher at Thurston Talk

Writer at Freelance

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Walking Trails Near Olympia on a Natural Area Preserve

4 days ago | southsoundtalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Thurston County is home to many unique natural sites that are wonderful to explore. From bioluminescent kayak floats in the Sound to walking trails in the Glacial Heritage Preserve that give you a glimpse of what Puget Sound looked like in the 1800s. If you are looking for walking trails near Olympia, check out the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve. These walking trails show you a rare landform – the Mima Mounds – and the chance for bird watching in Thurston County. Ready for a hike near Olympia?
Walking Trails Near Olympia on a Natural Area Preserve

4 days ago | graysharbortalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Thurston County is home to many unique natural sites that are wonderful to explore. From bioluminescent kayak floats in the Sound to walking trails in the Glacial Heritage Preserve that gives you a glimpse of what the Puget Sound looked like in the 1800s. If you are looking for walking trails near Olympia, check out the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve. These walking trails show you a rare landform – the Mima Mounds – and the chance for bird watching in Thurston County.
Walking Trails Near Olympia on a Natural Area Preserve

4 days ago | thurstontalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Thurston County is home to many unique natural sites that are wonderful to explore. From bioluminescent kayak floats in the Sound to walking trails in the Glacial Heritage Preserve that gives you a glimpse of what the Puget Sound looked like in the 1800s. If you are looking for walking trails near Olympia, check out the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve. These walking trails show you a rare landform – the Mima Mounds – and the chance for bird watching in Thurston County.
Walking Trails Near Olympia on a Natural Area Preserve - ThurstonTalk

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Kristina Lotz

1 day agoWSDOT warns of ’7-mile backups’ Monday and Tuesday in south Thurston County. Here’s whyDaytime travelers could see seven-mile backups on southbound Interstate 5 approaching Grand Mound on Monday and Tuesday, the state Department of …14 hours agoWashington health insurance rates may rise an average 21% in 2026, impacting manyOLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced 14 health insurers…The post Washington health insurance rates …
Breed Portrait: The Half-Arabian

5 days ago | horseillustrated.com | Kristina Lotz

While the purebred Arabian has been around for thousands of years, specific breeding of Half-Arabians eligible for recording in studbooks is much more recent. According to the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), in 1951, the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA) acquired the official studbooks for the Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses from the American Remount Association.
Capital Mall is Your Destination for Free June Events in Olympia

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kristina Lotz

As school winds down, summer starts to wind up. Now is the time to plan fun things to do with your family to keep boredom at bay. The Capital Mall has free summer events in Olympia every week of June. From Timberland Library events to tattoo flash sales, everything is happening at Capital Mall!“These events are just one more way we are continuing with our mission to be a community resource and a community center,” shares Hope Montag, Capital Mall marketing manager.
Olympia High School Sailing Team Wins 2025 NWISA Fleet Race District Championships

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Congratulations to the high school sailing team with Olympia Community Sailing on their 2025 NWISA Fleet Race District Championships win! The team, comprised of Olympia High School students from freshmen to seniors, is a top-ranked team, having won 5 of the last 10 state/district championships. It’s a club sport, supported by Olympia Community Sailing. The Capital High School sailing team also qualified for the championships.
Matthew Klifman Takes Over as All Kids Win Board Chair

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kristina Lotz

It all started with a group of local women talking about how to best help local youth facing homelessness. Getting food into their bellies was a main concern. Research has shown that children who are hungry have more physical and behavioral problems in the classroom, including anxiety, aggression, tardiness, lack of focus – the list goes on and on. To address the concern, Homeless Backpacks was created in 2006 with Kelly Wilson as founder and chair.
Looking for Barbecue in Thurston County? Head to the South Sound BBQ Festival

1 week ago | southsoundtalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Summer and barbecue go together like peanut butter and jelly, maybe better. You just can’t have one without the other! And if you are craving barbecue, there is no better place to fill your belly than the South Sound BBQ Festival happening July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Huntamer Park in Lacey.
Local High School Students Took First Place at La’u Samoa Competition

1 week ago | thurstontalk.com | Kristina Lotz

On May 3, 2025, the first annual La’u Samoa Academic & Samoan Cultural Competition took place at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Forty students from River Ridge, Timberline, Olympia and Tumwater high schools made up the Laumua Samoan Dance Group competition team, which came home with first place in the academics division. Started in 2017 by Rj Maae, the Laumua Samoan Dance Group is a high school team that showcases the members’ academics while celebrating Samoan culture through dance.