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The City of Olympia and its Partners to Determine if a Regional Aquatic Facility is Feasible

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Residents of Olympia and Tumwater have expressed a strong desire for a public swimming facility, a need recognized in community surveys for over 20 years. In response, the cities launched an Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study in 2018 to explore the creation of a regional aquatic center. The Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department is seeking community input through a survey to gauge public preferences regarding the facility's design and features. Key stakeholders, including the Port of Olympia and the South Sound YMCA, are involved in preliminary discussions. The survey results will guide the planning process, helping to identify potential partners and the project's scope.

Currently, there are no municipal swimming facilities available in Olympia or Tumwater, making this initiative vital for the community's recreational needs. The City has contracted the architectural firm Barker Rinker Seacat to conduct the feasibility study, which will assess operational costs and potential revenue. Community feedback is encouraged before the survey closes on November 22, 2020.

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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.