Daily
Olympia
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Comcast employee volunteers joined active duty service members, veterans and local leaders last Friday at the 63rd Annual Thurston County Foofaraw held at Budd Inlet—where nearly 400 military guests enjoyed games, socializing and a salmon BBQ. The company also funded co-branded shirts and engaged with community leaders to support veterans and their families. ThurstonTalk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Evison, a New York Times bestselling author, will speak at the Les Bailey Writers Series on October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin’s University—this free event will feature a reading, a book signing and a chance for the audience to hear his stories of Olympia’s punk rock scene. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said on Good Day Seattle that the Department of Justice requested voter registration records. Officials will review the order and announce next steps soon — the request was reported on September 11th. FOX13
- ➤ Peter Phillips of Colibri Northwest outlined plans from his Sept. 8 presentation to start a demand study for returning passenger ferry service to South Puget Sound and to explore a local role in manufacturing electric ferries while checking transit connectivity to SeaTac and environmental impacts like shoreline erosion—details of the study will determine which vessel technology best fits local needs. JOLT
- ➤ The Olympia City Council declared National Voter Registration Day for Sept. 16 to boost voting and defend mail ballots—challenging efforts to restrict access. Mayor Dontae Payne and Mayor Pro Tem Yen Huynh said the city uses secure voting methods and strong registration numbers to help all residents vote. JOLT
- ➤ The Olympia City Council approved a resolution to expand the fire department’s CARES program—an initiative that gives post-hospitalization support to seniors and vulnerable adults—by adding a full-time staff position and $121,887 in funding from July through June to help reduce 911 calls and hospital readmissions. JOLT
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
First Annual Oktoberfest
11 AM – 7 PM — Stone City Event Center — Details upcoming — Experience the vibrant Bavarian spirit with beer, brats, and lively contests.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Ethics of Simple Self-Care in Nature Workshop
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — The ONE Center — $199.00 — Explore the healing power of nature while earning law and ethics continuing education credits.
-
Ethan Tucker Live at The Pig Bar
7-11 p.m. — The Pig Bar — Tickets available — Experience Ethan Tucker's soulful acoustic roots and bluesy vocals in a lively setting.
-
Tree & Fungi Identification Basics
1:30-4:00 p.m. — Rose Garden at Squaxin Park — $25 — Explore tree and fungi identification on a guided nature walk during the Fall Fungi Season.
-
DSHS Mobile Office Visit
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Olympia Timberland Library — Free service — Access food, cash, and medical benefits right in your community.
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
The biggest risk is not taking any risk.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Olympia
Welcome to the Daily Olympia, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Olympia, Washington community. If you like the Daily Olympia, 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.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Olympia
A free Olympia community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyolympia.com/sitemap