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In today's newsletter:
- How to join today’s LCB board meeting in Olympia
- Why this popular Olympia butcher shop suddenly closed its doors
- Which Olympia streets saw arrests in Monday’s busy police shift?
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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
- Friday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. LCB Board Meeting: June 3, 10 a.m. (govdelivery.com) — A state Liquor and Cannabis Board meeting is happening today at 10 a.m. at the agency’s Olympia headquarters on Union Avenue, with both in-person and Microsoft Teams access. Olympia-area residents can attend, watch via TVW, or submit written comments that become part of the public record when tied to agenda items. 
2. Olympia butcher that also offered lunch service has closed business, owner says (theolympian.com) — A well-loved Olympia spot for fine meats, sandwiches, and wine on Fourth Avenue East has closed, and the space is now up for lease. Owner Brian McDonald thanked customers, reflected on six-plus years in business, and said he’s heading abroad to explore ways to sustain boutique food shops, leaving open the possibility of returning with a new concept someday.
3. Police Blotter for Monday, June 1, 2026 - The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit (thejoltnews.com) — Olympia-area law enforcement reported a busy June 1, with Olympia Police responding to incidents ranging from trespass and warrants downtown to DUI and burglary across city streets and trails. Deputies and neighboring city departments in Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm also made multiple arrests, underscoring active patrols throughout Thurston County.
4. Olympia School District proclaims June as Pride Month - The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit (thejoltnews.com) — Olympia School District’s board has officially proclaimed June as Pride Month, affirming support for LGBTQIA+ students, families, and staff across local schools. The proclamation cites higher bullying and dropout rates for LGBTQIA+ youth and urges staff to use inclusive teaching resources and professional learning aligned with Washington state standards throughout June and beyond.
5. Port commission approves $11.25M grant application for second warehouse, dredging (thejoltnews.com) — Port of Olympia commissioners narrowly backed applying for an $11.25 million federal grant to help fund a second marine terminal warehouse and major dredging of the shipping berth. Supporters say acting now saves money and keeps cargo moving, while dissenting commissioners and residents worry about rising warehouse costs, long-term terminal expansion, and limited public transparency.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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