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Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Evergreen State College announced that John Calambokidis—Senior Research Biologist and co-founder of Cascadia Research Collective—will receive the Joseph Albert Dear Distinguished Alumni Award at the Return to Evergreen event on October 11. The award recognizes his work in marine conservation and nonprofit research. ThurstonTalk
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ State Farm's Melanie Bakala in Lacey/Olympia advises that retirees need about 70-80% of their pre-retirement income to maintain their living standards and adjust for lower expenses, such as no mortgage or working costs. She offers help reviewing savings, goals, and lifespans + discusses planning steps on both Lacey/Olympia and Shelton websites. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County officials and Rep. Marilyn Strickland celebrated the opening of a new bridge on Country Club Road over Green Cove Creek today—built to replace a failing 1970s structure and reopen salmon habitat. The project, mostly funded with federal dollars, also enabled utility relocations to support local residents. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ A Thurston County commissioner is proposing a new ordinance that requires federal agents to show a valid warrant and coordinate with the incident commander before detaining emergency workers after two fire support workers at Bear Gulch were detained by ICE last week. The board will vote on the measure in the coming weeks—this step aims to keep emergency work running without disruption. FOX13
- ➤ On Sept. 3, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reaffirmed its 2023 assessment of the Carnegie Library's adaptive reuse as a proposed whiskey library at 620 Franklin St. SE—minor requirements include updates to bicycle parking, landscaping, stormwater controls, and sidewalk repairs while developers plan to begin construction next year. JOLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FC Olympia’s USL W League players will represent over 37 colleges this fall, showing their reach from Seattle U to distant schools like Harvard and Miami — a sign of growing local talent on a national stage. The new college map highlights how these athletes will compete in top college programs across all four US time zones while keeping their roots in Olympia. ThurstonTalk
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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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Free Introduction to Square Dancing
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Lac-A-Do Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening of friendly square dancing with no experience necessary.
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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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September Book Club Meeting: Warblers & Woodpeckers
4:30-6 p.m. — Browsers Bookshop — Free entry — Dive into the avian adventures of a father-son duo as they embark on a Big Year of birding.
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Brad Williams Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of the funniest comedians in the country as he delivers high-energy performances and insightful humor.
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First Annual Oktoberfest
11 AM – 7 PM — Stone City Event Center — Details upcoming — Experience the vibrant Bavarian spirit with beer, brats, and lively contests.
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Silent Movie: Chaplin's The Gold Rush
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $18-$20 — Experience the charm of silent cinema with Chaplin’s classic, accompanied by live organ music.
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PNW Fungi Basics Crash Course
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Nisqually Reach Nature Center — Interactive course — Explore the fascinating world of fungi and mushrooms with hands-on training and expert guidance.
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