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SeaPort Airlines will fly between Spokane and Olympia starting Jan. 8, 2027

If you travel between Spokane and Olympia, your trip is about to get shorter. The Port of Olympia and SeaPort Airlines announced Thursday twice-weekly flights between Spokane's Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport.

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The new Spokane route by the numbers

22 years
since regional air service last flew to Olympia
1 hour
expected flight time between the two airports
$279
for a one-way ticket out of Felts Field

Sources: Spokane Journal of Business, The Olympian

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OutdoorsRazor clam digging opens this weekend at Copalis and Mocrocks beachesIf you're headed to the coast, razor clam season finally starts. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved five days of digging at Copalis and Mocrocks from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. KOMO reports the season was first scheduled to start Oct. 9 on four beaches.Today’s editionRead State CapitolGov. Ferguson meets the NBA commissioner Thursday about bringing the Sonics backIf you've been waiting on the Sonics, this afternoon matters. Gov. Bob Ferguson will meet virtually with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and at the state Capitol Wednesday he said, "I still remain optimistic." His office reached out to set up the meeting.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsTimberland Regional Library's levy lid lift is passing in early returnsIf you use a Timberland library, the early news is good. The levy lid lift was passing 55.18% to 44.82% districtwide on Tuesday night, Secretary of State data shows. The Nisqually Valley News reported it was passing as library leaders and supporters say it is essential to avoiding further staff layoffs and service cuts.Wednesday’s editionRead SportsThe Mariners hired Jason Kanzler as manager after a 37-day searchIf you follow the M's, Seattle has a new skipper. Kanzler is 36, has never managed at the major or minor league levels, and was the Cubs' director of player development. Jerry Dipoto picked him over former Astros manager Joe Espada.Wednesday’s editionRead TumwaterTumwater weighs an emergency declaration to save its 400-year-old Garry oakIf you pass 7525 Old Highway 99 in Tumwater, you know the Davis-Meeker Garry oak. Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff was set to declare an emergency at the Nov. 2 council meeting, which would let the city shift about $100,000 toward the work.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Budd InletRecreational shellfish harvesting for all species is closed in Budd Inlet after high levels of the biotoxin that causes diarrhetic shellfish poisoning turned up in shellfish.

    Recreational shellfish harvesting for all species is closed in Budd Inlet after high levels of the biotoxin that causes diarrhetic shellfish poisoning turned up in shellfish. Warning signs will be posted at public beaches at Burfoot County Park, and cooking doesn't make the shellfish safe to eat.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ThurstonTalk

  • Lacey bondLacey Fire District 3 said Wednesday that its $98.3 million Proposition 1 has passed the 60 percent approval state law requires for bond measures, based on unofficial returns.

    Lacey Fire District 3 said Wednesday that its $98.3 million Proposition 1 has passed the 60 percent approval state law requires for bond measures, based on unofficial returns. The Thurston County Canvassing Board is scheduled to certify the final count later this month.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Jolt News

  • TumwaterThe Tumwater City Council approved a $290,000 contract with BERK Consulting on Tuesday, Nov.

    The Tumwater City Council approved a $290,000 contract with BERK Consulting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to complete a planned action environmental impact statement for the Brewery District. It covers the area around the former Olympia Brewery.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Jolt News

  • Get involvedIf you'd like a say in city policy, Olympia has vacancies on the Arts Commission, Heritage Commission, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and Social Justice & Equity Commission.

    If you'd like a say in city policy, Olympia has vacancies on the Arts Commission, Heritage Commission, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and Social Justice & Equity Commission. Applications are due Monday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Jolt News

  • Friday footballNo. 16 Olympia (7-2) hosts No. 17 Camas (6-3) at 7 p.m.

    No. 16 Olympia (7-2) hosts No. 17 Camas (6-3) at 7 p.m. Friday at Ingersoll Stadium in the Round of 32. The News Tribune picked it as its South Sound Game of the Week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Tacoma News Tribune

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Daily Olympiato me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Regional flights return to Olympia for the first time in 22 years

Plus, razor clam digging opens at Copalis and Mocrocks this weekend.

The TLDR

  1. SeaPort Airlines will fly Spokane to Olympia starting Jan. 8, 2027
  2. Razor clam digging opens Saturday at Mocrocks and Sunday at Copalis
  3. Budd Inlet is closed to shellfish harvest over a biotoxin
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