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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Evergreen State College supports hands-on art studios where students work with tools like soldering stations and kiln-fired ceramics to link art with science. Pamela Davis, an adjunct faculty member who once studied there, explained that the interdisciplinary model helps build creative skills—serving as a vital hub for local artistic talent. ThurstonTalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OlyFed launches its School Affinity Card Program today to support local schools in Thurston and Mason counties—each card swipe will donate money to ASB funds and scholarships while also offering financial education opportunities. The bank also introduces a free youth LYFE Account for students ages 12 to 18 to help them manage and save money with parental controls. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ The Olympia School District reported that full-time enrollment increased by 80 students above projections for the 2025-26 school year—elementary, middle, and secondary schools saw higher numbers while the Olympia Regional Learning Academy had fewer students than expected, and the figures will guide staffing and funding decisions. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ LOTT Clean Water Alliance reported a $27.12 million project to boost the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant’s influent pump capacity from 59 to 75 million gallons per day and replace aging generators after a board update on Sept.10. The utility will present a refined design plan by mid-2026 — a plan that includes new pumps and planned shutdowns near Gate Four — to meet growing wastewater demand. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting on Sept. 5, the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee decided not to pursue FEMA levee accreditation due to high costs and limited benefits—City of Olympia Climate Resilience Coordinator Natalie Weiss said officials will focus on building flood protection measures to shield downtown from future sea level rise before revisiting accreditation. JOLT
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ballet Northwest - Crescendo
7-10 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Adult: $45, Youth: $35 — Celebrate 55 years of dance with world premieres and performances from local ensembles.
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Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — Heritage Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun run to support Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
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