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Submitted by Rick on Thu, 02/07/2008 - 9:23am.

It looks like power is out at Evergreen, so the campus is closed until at least 1:00. Olympia schools are open, except for Boston Harbor, which also is without power.

Slushy Wednesday open thread

Submitted by Rick on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:37am.

More semi-coagulated wet stuff on the ground -- maybe ice underneath. Be careful on the roads.

From School Report.org:

Olympia SD -- Two hours late start. No AM Pre School or Kindergarten. Buses operating on snow routes. High school early release canceled.

Slushy open thread

Submitted by Rick on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 8:56am.

It looks pretty sloppy out there -- glad I don't have to go out in it this morning. I'm sorry for those who do!

From School Report.org:

Olympia SD -- All schools on time. Summit Lake and Cedar Flats buses on snow routes.

Snowy open thread

Submitted by Rick on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 8:50am.

For all you folks that are out there in the snow, or just taking a snow day -- this thread's for you!

Open Thread

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 01/02/2008 - 5:25pm.

Is it really 2008? How is everybody?

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