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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Patrick Murphy praised Roosevelt Elementary School’s Reading Buddies program at a March 27 meeting in Olympia—older students helped kindergarteners build reading skills and confidence. The initiative has inspired similar efforts in other schools. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 2nd, lawmakers passed a transportation budget and considered a fee based on fuel efficiency to help close a billion-dollar gap in funding for $15.2 billion in projects. The fee would charge very efficient cars $75 to $100 (it exempts cars that get less than 25 mpg) and would not apply to electric or plug-in hybrids (which have separate registration fees). FOX13
- ➤ The Thurston Regional Planning Council is inviting community members from Olympia to help design new crosswalks along Martin Way at an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 30 at the Intercity Transit offices on Pattison Street—feedback and collision data will shape plans for up to 10 additional crosswalks. ThurstonTalk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Harbor Heights 55+ Apartments offers residents a downtown lifestyle with luxury studio and multi-bedroom units, weekly Pilates classes, a Sky Terrace with Budd Inlet views, plus designated parking and nearby shops and community events such as the Spring Arts Walk on April 25 and 26. General manager Elizabeth Keith said the community supports resident-led clubs and local transit options including Zero Fare bus service near the Olympia Farmers Market. ThurstonTalk
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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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