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