Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
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🏘️ Community
The Olympia Downtown Alliance invites families to join the LoveOly Downtown Halloween fest on Oct.
31—featuring a scavenger hunt where participants visit 10 local businesses and a pet costume contest judged by Banfield Pet Hospital, Concern for Animals and Oly Paws. Trick-or-treating takes place at downtown shops from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. while the pet contest happens at 5th Avenue and Washington Street from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
🚧 Accidents
Four U.S. Army soldiers died in a helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Sept.
17, 2025—Army officials identified the victims and say the accident is under investigation.
🏛️ Government
The City of Olympia is planning changes on Capitol Boulevard and Capitol Way by reducing four lanes to three—making room for bike lanes, improved bus stops, and safer crossings.
The project, estimated at $14 million with local funds and potential grants, will complete its concept by year's end, begin design early next year, and aim for construction by 2028-30.
🏈 Sports
Olympia Community Sailing hosted the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association Women’s and Nonbinary Qualifiers at Port Plaza on Sept.
13 and Sept. 14, where 60 sailors from 12 high schools competed for berths at the national Girls Invitational. The top four teams—Bellarmine, Olympia, Capitol and Bainbridge Island—will sail at Mission Bay Yacht Club in San Diego on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.
🎉 Olympia Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mariachi Herencia de México Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of a bicultural mariachi band gaining acclaim across North America.
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