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Mar 24th, 2025 👍 1458

Step Afrika! will perform a mesmerizing stepping show at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 (one of the last stops on their 30th anniversary tour). The act will mix dance, live music and storytelling from African-American roots to bring a rich cultural tradition to downtown Olympia.

Mar 24th, 2025 👍 2052

Susan McLaughlin joined Olympia as the new director of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED), bringing more than 25 years of experience in planning, climate strategy and emergency response. City Manager Jay Burney introduced her at a March 18 council meeting, and she attended her first Finance Committee meeting on March 17 while preparing for community discussions on the city's comprehensive plan.

Mar 24th, 2025 👍 4263

Olympia High School senior Kevin Shen placed seventh among 40 finalists in the nationwide Regeneron Science Talent Search and won a $70,000 award for his aerospace engineering study that helped cut fuel usage by 9.2% using 3D-printed parts—his achievement was celebrated at a March 11 ceremony.

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