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Jim Cooper, Olympia City Council candidate
Olympia City Council candidate Jim Cooper sits down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler for an election season chat about “game-changing” decisions the city can make toward developing a destination at mouth of the Deschutes River. Cooper also discusses the possibility of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater merging resources, and what it’d take to entice businesses to open in Thurston County to create jobs.
He has spent the past 15 years working for non-profit, corporate and government organizations, including serving as executive director at “TOGETHER!”, president of the Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention, member of the American Legion and member of RUaD, the statewide coalition to reduce underage drinking.
Stephen Buxbaum, candidate for Olympia mayor
Olympia mayoral candidate Stephen Buxbaum sat down for a relaxed chat with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler about development, urban housing, when to say “no” and challenging the city to be carbon neutral.
Buxbaum was elected to the Olympia City Council in 2009 and has served in Washington state government as assistant director for housing, managing director for community development and executive director of the Rural Development Council.
Karen Rogers, candidate for Olympia mayor
Olympia mayoral candidate Karen Rogers sat down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler to offer her take on how to bring more residents and visitors to downtown Olympia. The lively conversation also touched on Thurston County’s car culture, wise budget decisions, transportation and uncovering what locals truly value.
Rogers is an Olympia city councilwoman and works for the Washington State Liquor Control Board as a rules coordinator and policy specialist. She also serves on the City of Olympia Utility Advisory Committee and the Thurston County Planning Commission.
Dick Pust, candidate for Olympia mayor
Olympia mayoral candidate Dick Pust sat down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler for a personal chat about the former KGY radio voice’s charge to make the city a “destination place.”
Pust has served on Olympia’s planning commission, co-chaired the Olympia Citizens for Schools, was a founding board member of the South Sound Reading Foundation, and served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
Behind the scenes at the new Hands On Children’s Museum
Olympia Assistant City Manager Jay Burney takes “Live Life Loud” host Mathias Eichler behind the scenes of the new Hands On Children’s Museum in the city’s east bay.
With the City of Olympia just weeks away from handing their construction over to the museum, Burney takes Einmaleins TV inside the spacious building for a preview of its unique features, views and design.
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Nathaniel Jones, Olympia City Council Candidate
Nathaniel Jones joined “You Make Olympia” in a discussion about doorbelling, grilling, tourism in Olympia, urban living and which problems are most important to tackle in Olympia’s next four years. Jones is running for City Council Position No. 3, currently held by Rhenda Strub.
He has worked at General Administration for the past six years, including as staff to the Capitol Lake committee and being in charge of completing the Law Enforcement Memorial and Heritage Park.
Steve Langer, Olympia City Council candidate
Kicking off an ongoing series of personal interviews with Olympia City Council candidates, Steve Langer joined “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler for a conversation about shaking up downtown, promoting tourism and challenging residents to make their city “green.”
Langer is an existing member of Olympia’s City Council, appointed in June 2010 to fill Position 7 when it was vacated by Joe Hyer. He is running for the council seat Craig Ottavelli will vacate, which includes a four-year term.
Washington Is Socked In
George Sharp, executive director of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau, joined the conversation on RSVP Tuesday about Washington state’s challenge to promote tourism despite being the only state in the country without a tourism budget or agency.
‘Global Mobile Family’ cruises through Oly
Family Glauer took a break from their cycling trip around the world to visit with Live Life Loud’s Mathias Eichler and share stories from their trip with four kids, two bikes and cargo. The German and British family started their trip in Vancouver, B.C. and is biking along the West Coast en route to South America in a worldwide family vacation that will end in Germany before their oldest son starts school.
New Audio Show on Einmaleins TV
We launched a new Audio-Only show on Einmaleins TV called RSVP.
It’s a weekly roundtable talk show about Olympia’s community with a standing invitation for anyone to join the discussion.
Just RSVP us on Twitter, Emmett O’Connell did today, Rob Richards last week.
15 Episodes Of Don’t Watch This
Raise a glass on fifteen episodes of short, smart and challenging thoughts. From the Einmaleins Crew!
Alpine Experience’s Urban Adventure
“Live Life Loud” host Mathias Eichler met Alpine Experience’s challenge Saturday to tackle a list of urban adventures as part of the outdoor retailer’s kick-off event in its “Go Outside and Play” series. The challenge called for Mathias to scale The Rock Gym’s climbing walls, sprint to the top of the Capitol Building steps and snap shots at a handful of downtown Olympia locations.
The episode follows him in his quest to complete his checklist, play throughout town and sneak some eats off Alpine Experience’s grill.
Inside The Gyro Spot’s brand new kitchen
Longtime Olympia cook Kenny Trobman opened the doors Friday to his new Mediterranean deli, The Gyro Spot, for its grand opening in downtown. Live Life Loud’s Mathias Eichler barged into the new location on Fourth Avenue and had Kenny show him how the magic happens, creating his own gyro behind the counter.
Olympia goes U2
U2 rocks the Pacific Northwest
Host Mathias Eichler lives life loud at U2’s sellout concert Saturday at Qwest Field. The episode packs concert footage, music and commentary from U2’s Olympia-based super fan.
Deciding the Olympia Brewery’s future
“Live Life Loud” crammed itself into Tumwater’s Olympia Brewery public visioning meeting Tuesday, chatting with residents, architects and leaders about what will come of the idle industrial site along the Deschutes River.