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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Thurston Public Schools will hold its Spring College and Career Fair on March 26th at North Thurston High School from noon to 3 p.m. — for ninth to 12th graders — and the event will present information on careers, volunteer work, apprenticeships, scholarships and post-secondary options — covering university, military, community and technical studies —. JOLT
- ➤ The Evergreen State College launched a new mycology certification program that uses online classes and lab work to teach students how to grow truffles — a valued food and a tool for ecological restoration. The two-year course is designed to prepare graduates for jobs in agriculture, research and eco-tourism. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After her shoplifting arrest in Olympia, Alana received support from Community Court, which connected her with housing, treatment, and life skills courses—helping her break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and past trauma. JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Olympia Therapy is helping families cope with rising stress and anxiety in children and adults as lingering COVID effects and current events increase depression. Owner Cary Hamilton reported a 10-fold rise in calls from parents and recommends routines and shared meals to ease worries. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alauna Carstens, a junior at The Evergreen State College, won the 5000 meter run at Oregon Preview on March 21 at Hayward Field with a time of 16:58.27 (beating her school record and meeting the A standard for the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships). ThurstonTalk
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Skerryvore Concert
8-10 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a high energy show blending traditional Scottish music with diverse rock elements.
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Knife Throwing 101
Dabble.co is launching in Olympia for anyone looking to promote their local class or workshop. Come learn knife throwing with a local expert!
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Electric Sweats Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Mc Coy's Tavern — Cost TBA — Experience the energetic blend of down-tuned metal and punk rock from Olympia's own Electric Sweats.
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Step Afrika! Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant blend of African dance styles and storytelling that will leave your heart pounding.
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IPC Trekkers at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Free entry — Explore diverse habitats at a stunning wildlife refuge in Olympia.
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Thurston County Master Gardener Foundation 2025 Plant Sale
4-8 p.m. — Nursery at 530 Alta St SW — Free entry — Explore a variety of beautiful plants cultivated by local Master Gardeners.
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Comedy Underground Featuring Rodger Lizaola
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $36 Reserved Table, $28 General Admission — Enjoy a night of laughs with a talented comedian known for his high-profile achievements in comedy.
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