Daily
Olympia
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The PSE Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to 89 nonprofits to improve food security, shelter, and childcare in Washington communities. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ The Reef, a new family-friendly restaurant in Olympia, revives a cherished community space with a focus on local seafood and seasonal menus, backed by owners with deep local roots. ThurstonTalk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia Harbor Days festival celebrates maritime heritage with over 300 activities, including a 150-drone show and tugboat races, from August 30 to September 1. JOLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Tracy was appointed by the North Thurston Public Schools Board to fill the Director District 3 position, taking office in September 2024. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council unanimously supports the decriminalization of psilocybin mushrooms, prioritizing alternative therapies over criminal prosecution. JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council proclaims August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day for the third year, to enhance understanding and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, amid increasing overdose fatalities in the area. JOLT
-
Christian Singles Fellowship Event in Olympia
Experience community and connection with local Christian singles through food, drinks, and friendship at Tumwater's Craft District.
-
Lunch & Learn Event at Olympia Farmers Market
Experience local flavors and community engagement during this informative event at the vibrant Olympia Farmers Market.
-
Microbe Appreciation Day and Educational Tour
Celebrate microorganisms through engaging hands-on activities, microscope explorations, and a guided tour of a wastewater treatment plant to discover their vital role in our ecosystem.
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.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Olympia
Daily Olympia is a community newsletter sharing current events in Olympia, Washington. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people in our community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Olympia, you can 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.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people in our community.
We help people in Olympia save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Olympia, about Olympia, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Olympia
A free Olympia community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Olympia. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyolympia.com/sitemap