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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A video shows 27 year old Damien Madison firing an AR15 at a deputy's patrol car and throwing a chainsaw and other items during a pursuit in Thurston County on May 12th, leaving the windshield shattered while deputies continue searching for him (with a criminal record of 10 felony convictions) and a reward of 1,000 dollars (for tips leading to his arrest). FOX13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the BEAM Act into law on Monday, May 12—he signed it to crack down on reckless speeding across the state. FOX13
- ➤ Mayor Debbie Sullivan announced on April 15 that Jay Mason will become the new chief of police for Tumwater effective July 1—Mason joined the department in 1993—and will focus on community safety in his new role. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, yesterday at 2 p.m. at the Capitol, which requires installing intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses for reckless speeding—modeled after ignition interlock devices to hold dangerous drivers accountable and honor victims of fatal crashes. FOX13
- ➤ On May 9, the Artemis EF-12 Escape, a 39-foot water taxi powered by 100% electric power, arrived at the Port of Olympia for a demonstration attended by local dignitaries including Mayor Dontae Payne and Commission President Jasmine Vasavada—guests took a brief ride on the low-noise hydrofoil vessel across Budd Inlet. Vasavada said that if local governments develop a financing plan, electric ferry service will be feasible within five years—marking a potential new option for regional water travel. JOLT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia Design Review Board approved the Fieldstone Apartments project at 3090 9th Ave. SW—a 272-unit affordable housing development—with conditions to improve pedestrian access, courtyard entrances, building facades and design details. Developers will update the plans on the 9.7-acre site to meet these guidelines. JOLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Evergreen State College athletes earned top finishes at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Track and Field Championships with Alauna Carstens winning the 10,000-meter run and Izabelle Trefts winning the 5,000-meter race walk on May 9, and senior Jalyn Sackrider setting a school record in the discus on May 10—each earning All-Conference honors as the team now prepares for the NAIA Outdoor Championships from May 21 to 23. ThurstonTalk
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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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