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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WSECU opened an innovative branch in Hawks Prairie—built with flexible spaces from member feedback—to offer local in-person banking services such as a walk-up ATM operating 24 hours, a coin machine, night drop, notary and free parking at its Lacey location. A grand opening event will be scheduled soon. ThurstonTalk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Shoestring Circus will come to Olympia in June to perform The Museum—a playful, high-flying tribute to art in motion—under a big top tent next to Swantown Marina with daily shows on June 27-29 and July 3-6. The 90-minute performance includes a 15-minute break and offers food concessions and local merchandise. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents have less than two weeks to join the Energize Thurston program that offers free or discounted heat pump installations using group purchase savings—applications close on May 31 while the last in-person workshop runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 26. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ferguson signed the School Emergency Response Bill — which requires schools to update safety plans with features like panic buttons and real-time mapping for first responders — following longtime advocacy by Lori Alhadeff after she lost her daughter in a school shooting. FOX13
- ➤ Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee is scheduled to review tenant screening options on May 22 to strengthen renter protections and improve access to affordable housing after a March 11 study guided staff recommendations. The committee will examine measures such as background and credit checks that have impacted low-income renters and protected groups (studies indicate a significant barrier in securing housing). JOLT
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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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