Friday, June 27th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Olympia.
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts announced its 25/26 season—promising a mix of comedy, musical and surprise events for local audiences. Season subscriptions are available—offering ticket discounts, pre-sale access and reserved seating for future shows. ThurstonTalk
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ WSECU now offers in-person banking at its new Hawks Prairie branch in Lacey to help members manage major financial changes – trained member consultants guide decisions from purchasing a home to protecting against fraud. The branch blends online options with face-to-face support for added clarity during critical life events. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Olympia will hold a public sale for a 35-foot Sea Ray boat offered as is at an estimated value of $5,000, with bids accepted at 11 a.m. on July 2 at Swantown Boatworks. Bidders must have no unpaid debts to the port and remove the vessel within 10 days or set up storage using a letter of credit — if not, the boat will revert to the port, which may bid on accrued charges including about $43,000 owed by the legal owner. JOLT
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Say goodbye to tangled + bunched up sheets with the A ZlumberLock secure sheet holder. The easy-to-install, patented product fits all sheet types and boasts a sleek, discreet design. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Olympia.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FC Olympia is hosting a Northwest Division Title Match today at the RAC in Lacey with a 7 p.m. kickoff against Salmon Bay FC, a must-win game for playoff spots. The event has a 6 p.m. happy hour beer garden and family activities, with free tickets for kids 12 and under and $15 general admission—proceeds cover team costs. ThurstonTalk
-
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.
-
Capital Lakefair
Ongoing — Capital Lakefair — Free entry — Explore carnival rides, food booths, crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this vibrant family-friendly festival.
-
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.
-
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.
-
The Rookery Apartments Open House
Explore Tumwater's premier Net Zero luxury apartment community and be among the first to reserve one of the six available units at The Rookery. The address is 6504 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA. Just follow the signs to find the entrance off Z Street!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Keep Your Sheets Smooth and Secure All Night with ZlumberLock
Say goodbye to tangled, bunched-up sheets with the ZlumberLock secure sheet holder.
This easy-to-install, patented solution fits all sheet types — including deep-pocket and adjustable bed sheets — and keeps them firmly in place all night long. Its sleek, low-profile design is discreet and won’t interfere with your mattress or bedding.
Whether you’re a restless sleeper or just tired of constantly fixing your sheets, ZlumberLock offers a simple, effective way to enjoy smoother, more comfortable sleep.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Olympia.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
About Daily Olympia
Welcome to the Daily Olympia, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Olympia, Washington community. If you like the Daily Olympia, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Olympia.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Olympia and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Olympia
A free Olympia community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyolympia.com/sitemap