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An avid outdoorswoman, Fraser played a key role on the Nisqually River Basin Task Force. Barb Lally Photo
Longtime leader Karen Fraser profiled in new Legacy Washington exhibit

Longtime leader Karen Fraser profiled in new Legacy Washington exhibit

A profile of Karen Fraser of Olympia, who served in the Washington State Legislature for 28 years, is the latest chapter in Legacy Washington’s overview of 1968 “The Year that Rocked Washington.” The profile — part of an exhibit that will open Sept. 13 at the State Capitol — is now online. Change was in the air. Everywhere. It was the year when Vietnam, civil rights, women’s liberation, and conservation coalesced — and a year when tragedy led the 6 o’clock…

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When Olympian reported Titanic tragedy

When Olympian reported Titanic tragedy

Imagine yourself living in Olympia 100 years ago. You subscribed to what was then called the “Morning Olympian.” Radio and TV were still years away, so the newspaper was about the only media source around. You open up the April 16 edition of The Olympian 100 years ago and see this shocking, tragic headline at the top of the page. Thanks to the State Archives for finding this historic newspaper headline. (Courtesy Washington State Archives)