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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 3, the Olympia City Council approved $1.3M in grants to help 60 local arts and heritage groups through the Inspire Olympia program. The money—mostly from cultural access tax revenue—will support school programs and offer funding choices for both established and emerging organizations. JOLT
- ➤ Mike Marohn, an Olympia native, keeps classic rock alive as he curates playlists of famous songs on 94.5 ROXY FM and Olympia’s Classic Rock 100.3 FM—he started his career with a hands-on approach in radio. Jes Wes hosts the morning show on 100.3 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.—he says local radio helps small businesses grow and connects the community. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer organizers will hold a protest in Olympia on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington Capitol Tivoli Fountain South Lawn sponsored by Olympia Indivisible—this event is part of the nationwide 'No Kings' protest against authoritarian actions and aims to draw thousands of participants. JOLT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Rookery is a new eco-friendly mixed-use building in Tumwater offering four apartments, two penthouse suites and a 1,000-square-foot office space, with tours starting in late June and move-ins on July 1. It was built as a net-zero passive house for high energy efficiency and community comfort — featuring shared outdoor spaces and a location just 10 minutes from downtown Olympia. ThurstonTalk
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Evergreen State College athletes and one assistant coach were honored at the Thurston County Sports Awards on June 4 at South Puget Sound Community College — Emmanuel Nicasio won Men’s Collegiate Sports Star of the Year and Alauna Carstens was named Women’s Collegiate Sports Star of the Year — while John Lane received the Sports Contributor of the Year award. ThurstonTalk
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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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~ Sylvia Plath
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