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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County deputies are on high alert as they search for Damien Madison — accused of firing an AR-15 at a deputy during a high-speed chase. FOX13
- ➤ Thurston County sheriff warned that 27-year-old Damien Madison shot an AR-15 at a deputy during a high-speed chase on Thursday night and may be hiding on someone’s property—authorities have recovered the AR-15 but believe he might still have another gun. His 20-year-old fiancée, left behind during his escape, faces charges for evading police as investigators continue their search. FOX13
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Olympia Federal Savings reported assets of $982.4 million at the close of Q4 on March 31 — marking a $13.1 million increase since the fiscal year began on April 1. The bank also grew its net loans, deposit balances and affordable home loans while maintaining a strong equity position and high financial ratings. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia city planners are offering incentives such as reduced impact fees + affordable housing programs to boost residential density and address the housing crisis. Garrette Custom Homes is reviewing plans for a project on three parcels adjacent to a Seventh-Day Adventist church, considering townhomes instead of 16 single-family homes while assessing costly road and utility improvements on Walnut and 14th streets + meeting with city engineers to explore cost-saving deviations. JOLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Experienced kayakers can plan a day trip on the Black River between 123rd Avenue and the Black River Boat Launch Parking Area, where experts recommend a 10-foot sit-on-top kayak for the mandatory portages and low water levels. The four-hour journey leads through scenic areas—such as the Ramos Black River Preserve and Glacial Heritage Preserve—providing a unique outdoor adventure. ThurstonTalk
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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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Cameron Carpenter Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the artistry of the world's most visible organist, a trailblazer in the classical music scene.
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Jen Howard Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Rhythms Coffee — Check online for ticket prices — Experience the soulful sounds of multi-instrumentalist Jen Howard in a cozy coffee venue.
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Green Spring Cleaning
10 AM - 4 PM — WET Science Center — Free event — Create eco-friendly cleaning products for a healthier home and planet.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
9 a.m. — S&H Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with comprehensive UML training over five days.
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