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Olympia
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Olympia Federal Savings promoted four officers to roles. Casey Kilborn became Senior Vice President and Chief Relationship Officer, expanding oversight of commercial lending, community outreach and business development, while branch managers Sarah Caldwell, Nicole Montoya and Cory Swank advanced to Assistant Vice President, noted OlyFed President & CEO Josh Deck. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 11-year-old Girl Scout Scarlett Skillman will lead a free Griffin School Battery Take-Back event on May 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., which offers safe battery disposal tips in partnership with the National Waste and Recycling Association + Woodsy Owl as she competes for the Girl Scout Silver Award. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city allocated $350,000 from the Lee Creighton Justice Center sale to fund planning and design for relocating Yashiro Japanese Garden (honoring a Sister City relationship) as the garden closes at 1010 Plum St. on June 1; staff are assessing plants and will seek a design firm later this year. JOLT
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Native Plant Tea Party Celebration
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — WET Science Center — Free entry — Sip on teas brewed with native plants and craft stylish takeaways from the celebration.
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The Litch Brothers: An Evening of Bluegrass and Folk
7-9 p.m. — The Juice Box Public House — All ages welcome — Experience an exciting blend of bluegrass and old-time folk music with The Litch Brothers and Jackero.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis
Time TBA — Capital Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking aquatic spectacle with global talent and outstanding performances.
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80s Dance Party
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of big hair and neon lights with the ultimate 80's dance anthems.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Capital Mall, Olympia, WA — VIP tickets available — Experience a captivating water circus with premium seating options and entertainment packages.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Capital Mall — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience a stunning live water circus that promises to be a can't-miss event in Olympia.
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