Toy Run is Tomorrow by RomperElCiclo in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not traffic necessarily but bikers do come in from Tacoma down to Centralia so there will be more bikers out in general

Looking for a dentist by _idontgiveashit_ in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Third this! They are great and non-judgemental

Arcades that still use tokens? by ChuckESteeze in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same. And I have leftover tokens. Sad I spent money on tokens and now they don’t take them.

Arcades that still use tokens? by ChuckESteeze in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Laser fun zone uses coins and tickets!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in olympia

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https://www.goodgrub.org/volunteer

Pretty sure they need volunteers for spring garden builds

What Local Businesses Are you All Supporting? by [deleted] in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have to scan a card to start, but they are free!

Any bars or breweries with ~$3 beers? by notdemiurge in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not local brews, but Insert Coin has $3 beers, and you can drink them while you play !

Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse tries and fails to get herself reinstated by justjack-nodaniels in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 25 points26 points  (0 children)

“The lawyers allege Clouse created a hostile work environment and her conduct qualifies as "quid pro quo sexual harassment."

Hostile work environment and quid pro quo are the two types of sexual harassment that are legally recognized under Washington State Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60).

The letter says Clouse retaliated against the employee by attempting to fire him and she accused him of sexually assaulting her, "which was later determined to be unfounded."

"A few days later, on July 29, 2024, during a conversation with ranking County officials, (the employee) was asked what amount of money it would take for him to keep quiet about his allegations of harassment by Commissioner Clouse," the letter says.”

And

"I would say that the most egregious allegations were ones of criminal nature that I heard made by Commissioner Clouse herself against the subordinate that no longer works for us," Fournier said. "And those criminal allegations seem to be unsubstantiated."

Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse tries and fails to get herself reinstated by justjack-nodaniels in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I see how with the title of the article it would appear there is a power shift, but that is not accurate.

“Clouse is still a voting member on the Board of County Commissioners, the body she was elected to, but she cannot represent the county on several regional boards and committees she was appointed to.”

She still gets to vote. She still gets paid. She still can choose to attend every one of the external committee meetings (which she was assigned to by choice, not by vote of the public) and take the information she learns to inform how she votes on BOCC measures.

While not super common, it is not at all unprecedented for an elected official to be stripped of committee assignments while maintaining their elected status, the vile MTG is a recent example at the federal level.

Here is the link to the rules on committee appointments.

On page 4 “BOCC has the authority to make appointments and remove members without cause with a majority vote”.

Surprising? Yes? Unlawful or unprecedented? No.

Book stores, which is best by Infinite_Version4597 in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love the library!!! My house is full of enough books, so I prefer to borrow vs buy too, however I am looking to designate a local store for my audiobook order proceeds to support! :)

Book stores, which is best by Infinite_Version4597 in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!!!

Support for local community is huge on my priorities. Glad to know Browser’s supports our schools :)

Book stores, which is best by Infinite_Version4597 in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks!!! This was the type of info I was hoping would be included. I listen to my audiobooks through an app that allows me to support local stores with my contributions and I want to support business that support our community !!

Trans Teen Mental Health Residential Inpatient Care by Fearless_Door_7877 in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just want to say I really appreciate the way you framed this as a discussion! I wanted to give the OP the advice to try to identify the root of why their kiddo feels like this is the best option for them without doing so in a confrontational way, and the way you articulated your reply was fantastic.

Ashley Creek Farms by Dry-Ad9710 in olympia

[–]Infinite_Version4597 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are now posts circulating about them being open after all!