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Traveling for the holidays? REAL ID deadline is approaching, here are five things to know

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Washington state residents are reminded of the upcoming REAL ID deadline, which requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card for boarding commercial flights starting May 7, 2025. The Washington State Department of Licensing outlines five key points regarding the enhanced driver’s license (EDL) and enhanced ID card (EID). First-time applicants must apply in person at designated DOL offices, while renewals can be completed online. Washington is unique in that having a REAL ID-compliant ID is optional; residents can use alternative forms of identification such as U. S.

passports or military IDs. EDLs are particularly beneficial for land or sea travel to Canada and Mexico, allowing for travel without a passport. Processing times for EDLs and EIDs may take up to three weeks, so residents are advised to apply early to avoid delays as the deadline approaches. Understanding these requirements is essential for smooth travel during the busy holiday season.

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Dont Miss the Free 2025 Les Bailey Writers Series with New York Times Bestseller Jonathan Evison at Saint Martins University

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Evison will speak at Saint Martin’s University on October 15, 2025, as part of the Les Bailey Writers Series. The free event invites the community to engage with Evison’s literary journey and features a book signing after his reading.

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Saying Foof to Responsibilities Comcast Celebrates Community and Service at Thurston Countys Iconic Foofaraw

Comcast volunteers joined hundreds of military personnel and local leaders at the 63rd Annual Thurston County Foofaraw last Friday. The event, held at Budd Inlet, honored nearly 400 military guests with games, social activities, and a salmon BBQ, emphasizing community and gratitude. Comcast, as the exclusive broadband sponsor, aimed to strengthen ties with the military community and reaffirm its commitment to veterans.

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Olympia Milk Plants Bombed, 1936

A series of explosions on February 20, 1936, damaged the Olympia Milk Producers’ Association plant and destroyed the Sanitary Dairy in Olympia. Investigators determined that dynamite was used, but the perpetrators were never caught. Total losses from the blasts were estimated at $40,000.