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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olympia is seeking three community members to join its new Community Policing Board that will work with the Civilian Police Auditor to review audit findings and shape police oversight—helping with outreach and serving on investigative teams when needed. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 11 and board members are expected to commit between 10 and 50 hours over a three to four month period. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council will vote on Tuesday, May 20 — on a proposal to establish a $500K grant program to offset permitting fees for affordable housing developers. If approved, the two-year pilot will help speed up the construction of low-income homes for those earning 80% or less of the area median income — with future funding from city property sales to be reassessed after two years. JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Olympia Orthopaedic Associates is partnering with local school districts to offer free sports physicals for middle and high school athletes at the Capital High School gym on June 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Students must bring a completed physical form and any abnormal findings will require follow-up with their pediatrician. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Katie Burnett, assistant coach at The Evergreen State College, will represent the US at the Pan American Race Walk Championships in Anapoima, Colombia — she qualified by winning the USATF 35-kilometer Race Walk Championship in January with a time of 3:05:10. Her strong performance in national events may also boost her chances to qualify for the Tokyo World Athletics Championships later in the year. ThurstonTalk
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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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