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Olympia
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capital Mall is hosting free summer events every week in June to offer fun and varied activities for local families. Planned events include a vintage pop-up shop opening today, a drum performance on June 4, a trading card show and craft vendor market on June 14 and 15, a magician show with a blood drive on June 23, and a First Responder career fair on June 28 — all designed to engage the community. ThurstonTalk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A corrections deputy was allegedly assaulted by inmate Nathaniel David Foster at Thurston County jail on Wednesday, May 28 when the deputy opened the cell for recreation — the inmate unexpectedly punched him and attempted to seize cell keys before other deputies subdued him, and the officer was later evaluated and cleared at a hospital. JOLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a board meeting on May 22, Olympia School District officials revealed an underlying funding gap of $2,647,000 as projections show expenses will exceed revenues by $2.6 million in the next school year. The district will continue its budget process until June to address the shortfall — officials are reviewing measures such as enrollment tracking and special education cost controls. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County’s new 'Lock It Up' program offers free gun safety devices such as cable and trigger locks to help residents store guns securely—reducing risks of accidents and misuse. The county will host a public ceremony on June 10 at 3:45 p.m. at county offices—recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month and promoting safe storage. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Thurston County has launched the Lock It Up program to provide free gun storage devices and safe storage information to help reduce gun-related injuries and deaths—county Health and Social Services are partnering with King and Seattle and will hold a ceremony at 3:45 p.m. on June 10 at the county offices on 3000 Pacific Avenue SE to honor Gun Violence Awareness Month and Men’s Health Month. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olympia High School's Cameron and Tucker Downing finished in the top 10 at the 4A State Championship in javelin in Tacoma on May 29—Cameron placed second and Tucker sixth. Cameron, a senior, has accepted an invitation to join the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs—both brothers said they cherished training and competing together. ThurstonTalk
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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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Paint Out at Percival Landing
10 AM – 1 PM — Percival Landing Park — Free entry — Sketch or paint at the scenic waterfront, capturing the beauty of the marina and artworks.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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