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Community Youth Services is launching the Winter Wonders program to spread holiday cheer to youth and families in need. This initiative highlights the importance of community support during the holiday season, addressing the increasing demand for assistance.
The 36th annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Washington State Capitol is scheduled for December 6, featuring Santa Claus, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, and the Washington Middle School Bulldog Choir. The event will highlight three grand noble fir trees, decorated with 1,600 lights, under the festive theme 'Winter Wonderland.'
A 32-year-old woman from Oakville was arrested for DUI after a two-vehicle collision in Olympia on Wednesday night. The crash on Martin Way East resulted in injuries to the other driver, who was treated at the scene. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders noted reckless driving observed prior to the incident.
Washington Attorney General-elect Nick Brown warned of significant threats posed by the incoming Trump administration during his keynote address at the Washington Observer’s 2024 Re-Wire Conference. He emphasized his commitment to protecting Washington's laws and the rights of vulnerable populations, highlighting concerns over potential changes in policies affecting undocumented residents, environmental protections, transgender rights, and abortion access.
The 2024 Holiday Tour of Historic Homes in Olympia will take place on December 8, featuring the nearly century-old Baude-Meyer House. Homeowners Andy and Karen Meyer share insights into the house's history. This event, organized by the Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum, marks a return after a pandemic-related pause, celebrating the architectural heritage of Olympia's South Capitol Neighborhood.
Washington Attorney General-elect Nick Brown has raised concerns about 'uniquely dangerous threats' posed by the incoming Trump administration during his keynote address at the 2024 Re-Wire Conference, emphasizing his commitment to defend Washington's laws and rights against potential federal overreach, especially regarding immigration and environmental protections.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Eureka, California, on December 5, 2024, triggered tsunami warnings along the West Coast, from Santa Cruz to Florence, Oregon. The warnings were lifted after no destructive tsunami was observed, but NOAA advised residents to remain cautious and avoid hazard zones until it was deemed safe. Tremors were felt as far away as Reno, Nevada.
The Family Support Center of South Sound is enhancing affordable housing in west Olympia by acquiring three acres of land with a $1 million contribution from Thurston County. The project will provide supportive housing for families, survivors of domestic violence, and vulnerable seniors, with construction expected to start in about eight years.
The Family Support Center of South Sound has announced a new affordable housing project in west Olympia, supported by a $1 million grant from Thurston County for land acquisition. This initiative aims to provide permanent supportive housing for vulnerable families and survivors of domestic violence, adding over 60 units and fostering an intergenerational community.
This weekend in Olympia, enjoy the comedic play 'Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas' at the Olympia Little Theatre, along with classical music performances by Masterworks and Emerald City Music, highlighting the local cultural scene.