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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lacey Rotary Duck Dash returns for its 36th year at the Thurston County Fairgrounds on June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—families will enjoy a car show, kids zone with a bike giveaway, and a raffle drawing that benefits local nonprofits. ThurstonTalk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boggs Inspection Services will launch Limited Electrical Inspections in 2025 to spot hidden wiring hazards in homes and commercial buildings during National Electrical Safety Month. The firm uses trained inspectors and thermal imaging to check for issues such as double-tapped breakers and missing GFCI/AFCI protections — urging homeowners to schedule regular inspections to prevent fire risks — which could lead to costly repairs if unaddressed. ThurstonTalk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia is offering free waste assessments to help businesses follow the state law on organic management passed in 2022 and updated in 2024, which sets waste diversion deadlines on Jan. 1, 2024, Jan. 1, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026. Businesses can email Senior Program Specialist Spencer Orman or call 360-753-8752—assistance is available to switch to composting before these deadlines. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Olympia requested proposals from qualified consultants to refine its Sea Level Rise Response Plan — a framework to monitor and respond to rising sea levels — as part of efforts to protect downtown from increasing flood risks. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 2 at 5 p.m., and the project has a budget of up to $75,000. JOLT
- ➤ On May 12, the Port of Olympia Commission approved the $2.1 million sale of two land parcels at 427 and 517 Marine Drive to expand Hands On Children's Museum; the deal--pending City Council approval and including an environmental covenant with the Department of Ecology--will let the museum add parking, event space, classrooms and a STEAM lab. The museum plans to start construction by fall while critics have raised concerns about past contamination near the site. JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Budd Inlet is closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because officials detected high levels of the biotoxin that causes DSP—this toxin can make people sick with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Warning signs will be posted at local beaches and harvesters should check the shellfish safety map before harvesting. ThurstonTalk
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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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12th Annual Classic Car Show
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — O'Blarney's Irish Pub — $20 entry fee for car participants, free entry to enjoy the show and raffles — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with classic cars, prizes, and charity raffles.
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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle
6:30-10:30 a.m. — Olympia High School — Registration required — An exciting opportunity for runners aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon or set a personal record.
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