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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget on May 21 that tackles a multi-billion dollar funding gap — using new taxes and spending cuts — to secure steady state finances. FOX13
- ➤ On May 19, the Port of Olympia Commission reviewed next steps for the Waterfront Center after relocating administrative offices to a former Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal—commissioner Mike Reid proposed a solicitation of interest, an RFP process, or using a broker to lease the property. Commissioners Jasmine Vasavada and Amy Evans Harding expressed contrasting views on the best option, and further discussion will resume at an upcoming work session to set policy for the project. JOLT
- ➤ The Olympia City Council approved a new permit fee grant program to reduce development costs for affordable housing projects using $500,000 from the Economic Development Fund. Projects serving households at or below 50% of area median income will receive full permit fee coverage — and those serving households between 51-80% will receive partial coverage — with the program set for review after two years. JOLT
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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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