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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olympia has opened its Water Resources Through Art contest for middle school students and other local learners to submit original art that shows water conservation and stormwater pollution prevention—entries are due May 30. Selected artists will earn a $50 gift card and recognition at a city council meeting in October, and their work will feature in the 2026 calendar. JOLT
- ➤ The Tumwater Craft District has become a popular spot where local residents and visitors enjoy craft drinks, tasty local food, live music, and handmade goods (including small-batch brews and unique crafts) that continue Thurston County’s brewing legacy. Developers will add a new french bistro later this spring and plan to build more outdoor event spaces (for example an amphitheater for festivals) to welcome more guests. ThurstonTalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County will run themed summer camps from June 23 through August 22 to offer weekday programs (7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) with hands-on activities, field trips and special events for first through 12th graders at sites in Lacey (Tumwater, Yelm, Rochester and Steamboat Island) while charging $150 per week per child with fee support available. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Leilonie Perez, a third grader at Olympic View Elementary School, won the Shirlee Lehnis Literacy Champion Award for Youth from South Sound Reading Foundation after running small free libraries in Thurston County with her parents. Perez built libraries at friends’ houses, a local cat cafe — one for adult books and one for children — and a chiropractor and keeps them well-stocked with donated books. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rachel Carson Forum will take place on April 24 at Purce Hall 1 at Evergreen State College from 4-8 p.m. (in-person and remote options available) and will feature talks by three confirmed speakers while celebrating 40 years of the MES program and honoring environmental leader Rachel Carson (author of Silent Spring). JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia City Council meets today at 6 p.m. to consider a resolution that would replace the Olympia Municipal Court with Thurston County District Court due to budget constraints and costly repairs at the Lee Creighton Justice Center + the plan would allow a six-month period to sort out how to transfer court services and preserve local roles like prosecution and public defense. JOLT
- ➤ Washington lawmakers are working on tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap — the Senate approved revenue changes including increased capital gains and estate taxes on Saturday and a House committee will vote on the bills later today before the budget must be passed by Sunday. FOX13
- ➤ Olympia will present its sidewalk condition and repair plans at the Land Use and Environment Committee meeting on April 24. A study by Cross Reiter, Inc. recorded 27,820 damage instances plus over 5,700 high-priority spots with a total replacement value of $900 million to guide future policy. JOLT
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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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Unity and Diversity Festival
7 PM – 12 AM — Heritage Park, Olympia, WA — Free entry — Celebrate cultural diversity with lively entertainment and engaging booths for all backgrounds.
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JBF Consignment Sale in Olympia
10 AM – 12 AM — Capital Mall — Check website for cost — Find deals on children's and maternity items at this popular consignment sale.
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Super Sitters Certificate Course
9 AM – 2 PM — The Olympia Center — Registration required — Earn your Super Sitters Certificate while learning essential babysitting skills and leadership.
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Prairie Appreciation Day
7 AM – 12 PM — Glacial Heritage Preserve — Free entry — Explore the prairie ecosystem through engaging activities and expert-led bird walks.
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Solarize Thurston Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Olympia Timberland Library — Free entry — Discover solar energy options and get answers from local experts.
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Caitlin Jemma Live
7-11 p.m. — Cryptatropa Bar — $10 cover — Experience heartfelt country music from a small-town girl with a big sound.
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Ethan Tucker Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful acoustic roots and bluesy vocals from Ethan Tucker.
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