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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Olympia will resume sediment sampling in Budd Inlet by late February or early March to measure contamination broadly, including near East Bay and West Bay. The work follows an agreement with the Department of Ecology and costs $22 million + additional grant funds are sought. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia City Council renamed three public spaces on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to honor civic leaders Bill Daley, Jolene Unsoeld and Marj Yung. The spaces will be known as Daley Art Center, Jolene Unsoeld Community Park (the city’s first park since the 1980s) and Marj Yung Park to celebrate their legacies. JOLT
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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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Cinderella
6-8 PM — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life with dazzling performances and exquisite ballet.
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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Heritage Park — Registration required — Challenge yourself at this multi-distance running event in scenic Olympia.
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