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Olympia
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, the Port of Olympia Commission discussed a $50,000 demand study to assess interest in a passenger ferry service from Olympia to Des Moines — a tool for economic development rather than a commuter solution. JOLT
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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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Heritage Park — Registration required — Compete in various run distances and earn your medal in beautiful Olympia.
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Donut Dash 5k
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Heritage Park — Registration fee varies — Dash for your donut with a fun 5K and 1K kids run around Capitol Lake.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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