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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Olympia School District has opened the application for new student board representatives for the 2025-26 school year, accepting applications until April 6. The district will hold an informational session via Zoom at 4 p.m.—interviews will occur April 14—18, with representative introductions on April 24 and a swearing-in on May 22. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, April 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Thurston County Stream Team will host a hands-on Stream Bug Monitoring Training at South Puget Sound Community College where kids aged 7 and older learn to test water quality by examining samples from Percival Creek — afterward, participants will join volunteer creek assessments to check habitat health. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 25, contract lobbyist Nick Frederici presented legislative proposals that would give local governments more flexibility to raise funds for public safety, housing and community services. The proposals include measures to modify the property tax cap and create new revenue streams (allowing increases up to 3%) while state lawmakers aim to finalize policies by mid-April (with the session ending April 27). JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Behavioral Health and Recovery in Lacey offers several therapy groups for emotional challenges—covering issues like grief, anger, trauma, and more—and accepts most insurances while inviting community members to call 360.456.7575 to register. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evergreen State College seniors Jalyn Sackrider and Sydney VanNess received Academic All-District honors in NAIA women’s basketball for the 2024-25 season, with Sackrider also named to the national ballot for Academic All-America. The awards required a 3.5 GPA and high game participation (demonstrating their balance of academic and athletic achievement). ThurstonTalk
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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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Encanto Sing Along Experience
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $12 Adult, $10 Youth — Sing along to your favorite Encanto songs while enjoying the movie on the big screen.
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