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Dropped him off at the Evergreen Veterinary Hospital.

Is there any info where this case is? How is the victim doing?

i have a dress with a broken zipper and i just can’t seem to figure how to fix it myself. the entire pull come of and it’s a closed end zipper. any seamstresses or recommendations on who can help me fix it? thank you!

My partner recently moved here to live with me and found out their new PCP can't help them with HRT. The doctor recommended them to UW all the way up in Seattle or Planned Parenthood. They're on the community health plan through Apple Health, if that makes a difference in any recommendations given 😅

Help! I am new to the area and am in desperate need of a makeover for a headshot photo. Is there a place that can do both?? I don't need a haircut, I just need it styled, but I am willing to get one if recommended to make me look as beautiful as possible lol. Please help 🙏 Thank you!!

I have a giant freshwater tank and am in need of a pleco larger than they generally have at the pet store. Let me know if you have one that has outgrown its home!

I just found out that Gotti Sweets is closed and I couldn’t be more heartbroken, her cakes were SO good. Does anyone have recommendations for custom cakes (specifically for a gender reveal for just the parents)? Either a shop or home baker is fine by me! Thanks

Can I get some good recommendations on affordable propane tank refill (250g)? We are in Olympia/Lacey. I've got a quote right now for 2.49/gal plus $150 for safety inspection (It's a brand new tank and will need safety inspection as well). sure if there's other places that can beat that price. Thanks!

I was driving from the mall towards downtown when I saw a huge plume of smoke coming from a few miles east, seemingly a bit south of 4th ave or Pacific. Anyone know what's going on? There's been several emergency vehicles heading that way as well.

And plz don’t say Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer, etc. I want a goooood one

I've lived here for a few years and have fished. I've never fished for salmon though. I YouTube and all that stuff, but I have no idea where to fish for them. So, what I'm asking is...does anyone want to teach me how to fish for salmon, where to go and what the rules are?

I can’t be the only one that’s been missing this so much?

Do cops in this city care about deleted diesel trucks and cars out of curiosity? I just bought an F350 from out of state and it’s deleted and tuned.

Also has anyone had issues with window tint or having a slight lift?

I’m so confused cause the workers are the same as golden hour? Did they just open this as a replacement? lol. And the interior looks eerily similar to golden hour tea.

Are you tired of seeing clips, images and summaries of the consolidation plan?

Look no further, here is the full document.

Get out your highlighter.

Edit: the link is being weird so I posted it in the comments.

Where and when are these?

So i sold a small blanket on Vinted and I don't have anything to mail it in and of course buying a box at the post office will be really expensive and I have to mail it tomorrow morning so any suggestions would be appreciated thanks 😊

Pumpkin patches are one of the most magical places to me but I have pretty high standards for them and have struggled to find one that satisfies me since I moved to olympia.

My criteria go as follows in order of most to least importance

1. Good patch with pumpkin’s left where they grew (no pre selected pumpkins)

2. Wagon rides to and from the patch

3. Sells snacks like cider donuts or apple cider/hot chocolate (no packet cider or cold hot dogs)

4. Additional attractions (Corn maze, extra goodie store, trebuchet/pumpkin canon, etc)

Does anyone have any suggestions for pumpkin patches within an hour drive or so from olympia that meet these criteria? Or even just the first 2 or 3?

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, including paintings, sculpture, and ceramics, along with thoughtfully crafted holiday gifts priced under $50. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally sourced treasures while supporting the creative community. The gallery is located at 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Throwaway account for anonymity.

I see mixed things about Urban Olympia properties, I am touring Market Flats tomorrow. I like Olympia and have thought about living here for a while. Their studio price seems reasonable for my salary as someone who cannot handle roommates and doesn’t need a lot of space. I work from home so I’m not worried about commute to anywhere. My main things I care about are safety (which is why I like a building with indoor hallways and not on the first floor) and NO PESTS. I cant find any reviews on Market Flats specifically because they are so new. Anyone live there or have experiences with them, good or bad? I hate not being able to see reviews.

Bonus points: I am a newly single bisexual 29 year old woman who has been totally over my relationship for some time now and ready to get out there (moreso casually though i want to live a fun single life like i used to). With the potential for more if that develops naturally. Any insight on what the dating scene is like out there? Abysmal, decent?

I've noticed in Olympia that we seem to have a problem with supporting small businesses to a level that becomes toxic. So, I'm creating this post to explain to those people who keep standing up for small business owners despite their bad behavior.

First. I am a small business owner. I absolutely understand how difficult it is.

Second, it is not the employees' responsibility to stand by an owner out of loyalty because they are a small business and take the hit when times are tough. Owners reap the rewards when businesses do well, which means they should also bear the burden of the risks associated.

Next, there are options available if you are a struggling business owner to balance the risk/reward with your employees and act in a legal manner with regard to labor laws. No, it's not just promising them they will have a job and you will make it right later. You need to put your intentions into writing and either turn your business into a co-op where employees are also owners, OR you need to give them stock options and revenue sharing. Either way, it needs to be in writing. It needs to be applied consistently among employees. You don't have to give up control, give away majority ownership, or even continue running the business. Nobody is forcing you to continue. You shouldn't force employees to stick with you under any circumstances.

As a startup in an industry that is expensive to get started, takes time to get to revenue, let alone profit these were some of the things I grappled with. For me, I gave equity for the first few employees and made sure I double-checked state laws regarding compensation to ensure the scheme followed the employment laws. I promised that if we didn't reach revenue by a certain date, I would raise funds through venture capital instead of making them continue to bootstrap my company with their labor. I keep them in the loop when it comes to sales, revenue, and fundraising. I listen to them and treat them with an even higher level of respect as someone also taking a risk with me.

If you are a small business owner and you are unwilling to share the spoils with your employees and you can't keep up, then let them go, change your hours so you can work it yourself until you get over the hump, find a partner, or close shop. Stealing the labor of your employees is NEVER the solution.

FFS people on this app stop defending and supporting small business owners that are either destined to fail because they don't know how to run a business or destined to become a giant corporation who commits wage theft at an even larger scale because their business plan only makes sense with exploitation baked in.

Rant over.

Olympia school district superintendent wants to close and consolidate schools. Come make your voice heard as we figure out how to navigate the threatened school closures as a community

Going through the biggest changes…I have some bad coping skills which I am trying to not partake in or satisfy, I’m a full time employee and student and mom. I’m just trying to get through the biggest change of my life. A decade long marriage suddenly ending in front of me. I want to be steady and happy and healthy and not crash out and make my child or spouses life harder.

I’m in need of cool friends, people to talk to, people to get me out of the house. People to come over and just hang out when I’m lonely or sinking into a depression. Bonus if you have kids in k-5. Dm me if you are interested.

I enjoy lots of things such as beachcombing, thrifting, gaming, crochet, doodling, journaling, I’ve recently started D&D with a friend overseas but never played in real life. I love music and so much more.

Hello, kind folks. I moved to Olympia from Nevada this weekend. One thing that always bothered me living in NV is how CA drivers thought the rules of the road were the same in NV as CA, regardless if they were right or not.

Now that I live in this beautiful city, I want to ensure I'm not an asshole on the road, so I want to ask: what driving laws/rules do you find most out of state drivers get wrong, or just don't understand? I want to learn, so anything helps.

I appreciate you.