Friday, January 24th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olympia announces a weekend packed with activities ranging from climate action sessions and heritage awards to unique musical performances and amphibian life history talks. JOLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spencer Olmsted and Kristi Martin, teachers from Olympia and Tumwater respectively, were honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the United States' highest award for K-12 STEM educators. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council unanimously approved updates to match state laws, revising permit processing timelines to enhance efficiency and public engagement. JOLT
- ➤ Thurston County has initiated a $5.5 million scaled-back renovation of Courthouse Hill to address immediate safety and functionality concerns, moving away from a previously planned $50 million renovation, while planning for a future courthouse that aligns with community needs and values. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FC Olympia will conduct open soccer tryouts for both men and women on February 8-9, following recent appointments including a new technical director and team coaches. JOLT
- ➤ Alauna Carstens of The Evergreen State College qualified for nationals in the women's 3,000-meter run, highlighting her team's performance at the indoor track and field season opener. JOLT
-
Gregory Alan Isakov Live Performance
Horticulturist and musician Gregory Alan Isakov will perform songs from his acclaimed discography, including his latest album 'Appaloosa Bones.'
-
Whose Live Anyway? - Improv Comedy Show
The Emmy-nominated cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway? presents a lively 90-minute improv comedy tour performance.
-
The Gobs Live Performance
Experience a live performance by The Gobs at Le Voyeur in Olympia.
-
Free Dental Screenings for Children
This event offers free dental screenings for children, along with an interactive experience where kids can learn about dental care.
-
International Guitar Night Featuring Talented Guitarists
International Guitar Night features four exceptional guitarists showcasing diverse styles, including Latin Swing and Congolese rhythms, performing at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
-
How To Train Your Dragon Valentine's Paint-and-Sip Night
This all-ages event involves painting beloved characters from How To Train Your Dragon while enjoying food and drinks in a guided atmosphere.
-
Dawson Gool Live at Rhythms Coffee
Dawson Gool will perform live at Rhythms Coffee in Olympia, offering an engaging musical experience for attendees.
-
Single Mixer with Games and Snacks in Olympia
This event invites singles in Olympia to socialize over drinks, snacks, and engaging games, fostering connections in a casual environment.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Olympia
Daily Olympia is a community newsletter sharing current events in Olympia, Washington. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people in our community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Olympia, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Olympia.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Olympia and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people in our community.
We help people in Olympia save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Olympia, about Olympia, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Olympia
A free Olympia community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Olympia. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyolympia.com/sitemap