Daily
Olympia
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia School District Board of Directors approved a resolution on Oct. 23 — the measure proposes a $72.9 million technology and capital projects levy that will appear on the Feb. 10 special election ballot. The levy will fund computer technology, staff training, safety improvements and facility upgrades over four school years from 2026-27 through 2030-31. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 22, the City of Olympia completed a 16-month effort to close the Percival Creek Canyon encampment and placed residents in housing as part of its One Community plan — state funding helped support the move. City officials said challenges with housing options remain and they will develop additional plans to address The Jungle encampment. JOLT
- ➤ After windy and rainy weather knocked out power lines, thousands in Puget Sound are without power and crews are working to restore service—most customers in Kitsap and King counties will have power today while those in Pierce and Thurston counties may wait until tomorrow or early Wednesday. Several local schools closed or delayed classes because of the outages. FOX13
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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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Harvest Feast Pie Workshop
4-7 p.m. — GRuB (Garden-Raised Bounty) — Workshop fee applies — Learn to create delicious homemade pies while sharing stories and tips for holiday hosting.
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Choral Concert: Free at Last
2:15 p.m. — Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd — Free entry — Experience beautiful harmonies and enjoyable sing-alongs presented by the Olympia Peace Choir.
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Rainy Day Fires Survival Training
10 AM – 2 PM — Millersylvania State Park — $60 — Learn essential fire building techniques for survival in various weather conditions.
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O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Subsidized tickets available — Dive into a whimsical Christmas tea party filled with outrageous humor and enchanting charm.
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Warren Miller's Sno-ciety
7 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the spirit of winter through thrilling snow sports stories and stunning visuals.
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Seattle International Comedy Competition Semifinals
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience the funniest finalists battling for a spot in the championship round of stand-up comedy.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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