Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tysha Tolefree, vice president for Finance and Operations at South Puget Sound Community College, was selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship as one of 40 leaders chosen from over 1,200 applicants to build data-informed strategies for student success. She said she is honored to join a group dedicated to transforming education—an opportunity backed by several philanthropic foundations. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Olympia City Council reaffirmed its Sanctuary City commitment amid concerns that ICE agents have detained residents and allegedly deported some without due process. City officials said they will not share information with ICE and are working with state congressional leaders to hold the agency accountable — urging residents to know and exercise their rights. JOLT
SHOP NEWS
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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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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!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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