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Olympia
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. JOLT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. JOLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. JOLT
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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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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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