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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia City Council proclaimed Jan. 19 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day using a proclamation issued on Jan. 13, while community advocate Stephanie Cholmondeley urged accountability for civil rights and economic injustice with a call for immediate action. JOLT
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Olympia Hiring Event
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Olympia — Free entry — Network with local and Fortune 500 employers and explore job opportunities across various fields.
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Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Heritage Park — $30-$65 — Challenge yourself in a scenic race through Olympia's beautiful landscapes.
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Valentine's Sweetheart Ball
7-10:30 p.m. — Olympia Elks #186 — $20 per person, $35 per couple — Enjoy music by The Tropics Duo alongside appetizers and raffle prizes at this community Valentine’s event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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