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Olympia
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joint Animal Services in Olympia reported a busy 2025 with a 27.5% rise in animal intake (4,212 animals received), 3,392 calls and major cruelty investigations including a cockfighting case with over 500 chickens. Volunteers grew to 248 and staff secured $1 million in state capital for a new facility. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are installing storm drains on Fones Road north of Woodland Trail to prevent floods and protect water quality with nighttime work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Feb. 13 and daytime work near Home Depot through March — motorists are urged to use other routes during the project. 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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Discovery Speaker Series: Spotted Owls
— Evening — Olympia Timberland Library — Free entry — Explore the dynamic relationship between native spotted owls and invasive barred owls at this informative talk.
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Olympia Career Fair
9:30 AM-12:30 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Olympia — Free entry — Network with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies for exciting job opportunities.
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