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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.

CRIME NEWS

  • Olympia police request public assistance to solve the 2022 homicide of 20-year-old Marea A. Hines.  FOX13
  • Olympia Police arrested a man for robbing a business and assaulting an employee before fleeing with merchandise in a silver BMW.  South Sound News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • National STEM/STEAM Day promotes engagement in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math careers, with local support aimed at hands-on learning experiences for youth.  ThurstonTalk
  • The Olympia School District sees a slight rise in student enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year, with 9,022.3 FTE compared to 8,993.1 the previous year.  JOLT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Thurston County introduces the TC-CAP, a pilot court alternative program aimed at addressing root causes of criminal behavior and reducing recidivism by connecting individuals with community-based services, launching December 1, 2024.  ThurstonTalk

SPORTS NEWS

  • Pope John Paul II High School's girls varsity volleyball team, with a 13-2 record, aims for a state championship after a successful season and overcoming challenges like not having a home gym.  ThurstonTalk

EVENTS

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  • Havokfest 2024: Defier Metal Festival

    Experience a thrilling night of metal music at Havokfest, featuring headliner Fallstar, at Wild Man Brewing in Olympia, WA.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • Swashbuckling Bingo Night

    Experience an exciting evening of themed bingo with costume contests, cash prizes, and a variety of on-site refreshments.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • In The Beyond Women's Retreat - A Healing Retreat in Nature

    Experience a transformative retreat focused on self-trust and healing through therapy, yoga, and community connection among women in a natural setting.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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  • Zack Medlin Live: A Free Indie Folk Experience

    Experience heartfelt indie folk music from Zack Medlin, a talented singer/songwriter from Olympia inspired by contemporary legends.

    Wed, 11/6/24

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  • Aimee Mann with Special Guest Jonathan Coulton

    Experience an enchanting night of music featuring Aimee Mann, a distinguished singer-songwriter acclaimed for her profound albums and Grammy wins, alongside special guest Jonathan Coulton.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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  • Explore Wastewater Science at the WET Science Center

    Learn about wastewater chemistry through hands-on activities like building molecules, using microscopes, and testing water samples.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Factor Chandelier Concert

    Experience an exciting live performance by Factor Chandelier at the popular Wild Man Brewing Gastropub in Olympia.

    Mon, 11/11/24

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  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    Experience a vibrant holiday spectacle that reimagines Tchaikovsky's classic through hip hop dance, featuring a talented cast and special performances.

    Tue, 11/12/24

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  • Community Collage Drop-In Sessions

    Experience a creative evening of collage making in community with guided sessions and supplied materials at Three Magnets Brewing Co.

    Fri, 11/15/24

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  • Cool Jazz Clean Water Festival featuring David Lee Joyner

    Experience an enriching day of jazz performances by local high school bands and support global clean water initiatives at this family-friendly festival.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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