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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 23, Thurston County deputies arrested 31-year-old Nicole Lynn Hess near WinCo Foods on Martin Way East when they identified her parked black Ford Ranger as stolen from Seattle—searches of her and the vehicle uncovered drug paraphernalia and a prescription pill bottle. JOLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, July 12, the Olympia Dragon Boat Club will host the Dragon Boat Festival at Olympia Port Plaza where 30 teams will race a 250-meter course starting at 8:30 a.m. The festival features local vendor booths and performers — such as a lion dance and food trucks — while honoring the tradition that remembers Qu Yuan. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Intercity Transit is carrying out a year-long plan to redesign its bus system for Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm. The changes include new routes, zero-emission buses and improved connections (based on rider input) with some updates already introduced in May and more routes launching in September. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Olympia ended its Municipal Court and transferred court operations to Thurston County starting July 1 using an interlocal agreement that the City Council considered on Tuesday, July 8, funded by $2.7 million from the general fund and $736,000 from a property sale—sparking concerns over local control. Judge Larson warned the move risks legal challenges for potential voting rights violations and extra costs exceeding $920,000—threatening 166 years of municipal justice. JOLT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saint Martin’s University has named Jacob Garsez as the new head coach of the Saints baseball team and he will start his role immediately. Garsez brings over a decade of coaching experience from Sonoma State and Oregon Tech — his appointment comes as the program prepares to use a $1.5 million donation to renovate its baseball facility. ThurstonTalk
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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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Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate musical clash between two legendary bands in a lively performance.
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17th Annual Olympia Pub Crawl
3-8 p.m. — Nicole's Bar — $25 until August 1st, $30 day of event — A fun walking tour of local pubs supporting childhood cancer research and family support.
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