Monday, June 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lonnie Locke, a devoted community leader in Olympia, was awarded the 2025 Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award by the Dispute Resolution Center for her decades of service on issues like immigrant support and racial unity. She is now planning to lead a coalition on immigrant support with local residents—her work continues to bring people together. ThurstonTalk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lacey police say a 19-year-old driver from Tacoma sped from officers on Saturday—causing a fiery four-car crash that injured 11 people, shut down Ruddell Road for nearly four hours, and led to an arrest on charges of vehicular assault. FOX13
SHOP NEWS
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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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