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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Damien Madison was accused of firing an AR-15 at Thurston County deputies during a pursuit — he was captured at the California-Nevada border and now faces life in prison. FOX13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum will hold a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 27 at 3:30 p.m. followed by a free grand opening on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 203 Columbia St. NW where exhibits will display local art, history and a detailed scale model of a historic tugboat. JOLT
- ➤ On June 20, the West Olympia Rotary dedicated the 'Life is Water' carving by Squaxin Island Tribe artist Taylor Krise at West Bay Park to mark its 50th anniversary—local leaders and community groups participated in the ceremony featuring a drum circle and traditional dancers. The artwork is meant to remind residents to protect local waterways and celebrate indigenous heritage. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kelli Braseth, who served as Olympia's Strategic Communications Director for 10 years, announced her retirement at a city council meeting on June 17+ her last day will be at the end of June. City Manager Jay Burney and council members praised her work in launching a city TV channel and creating outreach programs. JOLT
- ➤ On June 18, Intercity Transit awarded a $4.6 million contract to Hyfluence Systems Corp for a hydrogen fueling station at its Pattison Street base in Olympia—$3.17 million of which covers the fueling facility and related services—and will support the production of five hydrogen fuel cell electric buses; the station will be ready in 13 months and start a five-year maintenance agreement that may be renewed annually. JOLT
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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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Olympia Dragon Boat Festival
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Olympia Wooden Boat Festival — Free entry — Experience thrilling dragon boat races alongside cultural performances and local vendors.
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Capital Lakefair
Ongoing — Capital Lakefair — Free entry — Explore carnival rides, food booths, crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this vibrant family-friendly festival.
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Switchback 360 at Capital Lakefair
8:30 p.m. — Capital Lakefair — Free entry — Experience live music from Switchback 360 under the stars after the parade.
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Kaitie Wade Concert at Urraco Coffee Co
6-12 p.m. — Urraco Coffee Co — Entry TBA — Enjoy a night of pop-country tunes from Seattle's own Kaitie Wade as she showcases her artistry.
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