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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies in Rochester arrested a man on August 20th after he woke up and became combative near a propane fill station and a search tied to an active arrest warrant revealed a homemade explosive — the Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad secured the device. FOX13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The start date for the Brawne Avenue Water Quality Retrofit Project was moved from Aug. 18 to Sept. 8 and will run until mid-October. The project will cut suspended solids from a 55-acre basin at West Bay Park—construction may lead to trail closures, noise, and minor traffic delays. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council is weighing a 0.1% sales tax increase to support public safety—this tax will raise the rate from 9.8% to 9.9% and help unlock state grant funding for police and other services. City Manager Jay Burney said the council will act by mid-October to trigger a 45-day review so that if approved the tax takes effect Jan. 1, but a delay would push it to Apr. 1 with lower revenue. JOLT
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South Sound Block Party 2025
Aug 22–23 — The Port of Olympia — Get tickets now — Experience a vibrant two-day music festival along the beautiful shores of the Puget Sound with a diverse lineup.
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Wall-E Paint-n-Sip Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Insert Coin Olympia — All materials included — Create art inspired by beloved robots Wall-E and Eve while enjoying your favorite drinks.
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Coyote Island Live Performance
7:30-11 p.m. — Wild Child — $17.06 — Experience the electric sound of Coyote Island blending folk and psychedelic indie vibes.
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End of Summer Dance Party at Nicole's Bar
8 PM - 12 AM — Nicole's Bar — Check for entry fees — Switchback 360 returns for a lively evening of dancing in Olympia's favorite bar.
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ABBA Tribute with ABRA Cadabra
7:30-9 p.m. — Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Dance and sing to ABBA's greatest hits performed live by a renowned tribute band.
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