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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capital Lakefair returns to Heritage Park as the 68th festival begins today and runs until July 20+ the event will include a carnival, a car show, a parade and fireworks along with vendors selling food and handmade goods. JOLT
- ➤ Grass Lake Nature Park reopens after the City of Olympia’s Parks, Arts and Recreation Department finished improvements that add a 1.1-mile paved trail, a 365-foot boardwalk, and an 11-space parking area along Kaiser Road. The upgrades nearly double the park’s trail network and improve access to wetland areas while supporting environmental education. JOLT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A trial is underway in Thurston County for Ihsan Ali and Zahraa Ali, who are accused of attempting an honor killing when the father allegedly choked their 17-year-old daughter unconscious at a bus stop in October 2024—witnesses noted her eyes rolled back as her 16-year-old boyfriend intervened. FOX13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the City of Olympia hosts a poetry event at Squaxin Park Rose Garden from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the book release of the anthology Still the Water: Olympia Poets on Place (edited by outgoing poet laureate Kathleen Byrd) where each poet will read one poem and guests can receive a copy. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent updates show that the Bear Gulch Fire, which began on July 6 from a human-caused ignition near the north side of Lake Cushman, continues burning 10 miles northwest of Hoodsport in rugged terrain while crews remove brush and hazardous trees along NF Road 2400 to secure access for firefighters. Firefighters placed sprinklers near the Staircase Ranger Station and have ordered additional resources as warmer weather is expected to increase fire activity — NF Road 2400 remains closed to keep the public safe. ThurstonTalk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sotheby’s Broker Courtney Drennon is offering a nearly 16-acre property at 7417 Johnson Road SE in Olympia that features a 4-bedroom main house with 700 feet of Eaton Creek frontage, a three-stall barn with a living space, a helipad with a helicopter workshop, and other versatile outbuildings—designed for multigenerational living, a small farm, or an event venue. Interested buyers can schedule a tour today to learn how this unique property meets broad lifestyle and business needs. ThurstonTalk
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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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Dream Create: A Half-Day Workshop
10 AM – 2 PM — Kenneydell Park — Workshop fee applies — Engage in creating a dream art journal amidst nature in Olympia, WA.
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Scherler Sundays: Free Concert Series
3-7 p.m. — Carnegie Library — Free entry — Enjoy a fantastic lineup of over 30 independent bands in a family-friendly, outdoor setting.
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Fish, Forage, Fire!
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Squaxin Park — Cost not specified — Dive into fishing, archery, and foraging skills at this outdoor camp.
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Billy Nation - A Tribute to Billy Joel
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the hits of Billy Joel with a high-energy tribute concert that gets the audience singing along.
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