Good morning, Olympia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solarize Thurston Workshop

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Olympia Timberland Library — Free entry — Discover solar energy options and get answers from local experts.

Caitlin Jemma Live

7-11 p.m. — Cryptatropa Bar — $10 cover — Experience heartfelt country music from a small-town girl with a big sound.

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.

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.

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.

Green Spring Cleaning

10 AM - 4 PM — WET Science Center — Free event — Create eco-friendly cleaning products for a healthier home and planet.

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.