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Olympia
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 5, an intruder vandalized the Legislative Building on the Capitol Campus in Olympia—damaging historic artifacts such as flags, a chenille rug, and busts—as officials confirmed he was arrested and DES began initial cleanup. JOLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Olympia & Squaxin Island Tribe will host an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Squaxin Park on Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with cultural presentations, speakers, educational activities and food available for families, while organizers advise that parking is limited and a complimentary shuttle will run from the Olympia Farmers Market District parking lot at 700 Capitol Way N every 30 minutes starting at 11 a.m. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Olympia issued a request for bids to qualified contractors to rehabilitate a 12-unit affordable housing building at 1024 Prospect Ave. NE as part of its Rental Rehabilitation Program funded by CDBG—bids are due by noon on Oct. 28 and questions will be answered via email until 5 p.m. on Oct. 20. JOLT
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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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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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Grand Kyiv Ballet - Snow White
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting tale of Snow White through exquisite ballet performances.
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Inside WonderLab: Exploring Nature's Hidden Worlds
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Discover the unseen mysteries of nature through stunning photography and engaging narratives.
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Leaning Maple Brunch
5-9 p.m. — The Leaning Maple — $12-$24 for a waffle dish — Enjoy live piano music while savoring gluten-free waffles on this festive day.
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Eagles Tribute Concert: Take It To The Limit
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy tribute to the Eagles with your favorite hits performed live.
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Birdwatching with Breakfast
8-11 a.m. — Marathon Park — No registration required — Enjoy birding adventures with breakfast at Capitol Lake guided by experienced leaders.
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Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia Season Opener
4-5:30 p.m. — Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy a captivating blend of classical and contemporary orchestral performances featuring guest artist Henry Nordhorn.
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