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Hello Olympia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Last chance to apply for this Olympia-based WSDOT IT role
  • How Olympia's tiny native oyster helped secure the state capital
  • See where Olympia's next gateway artworks and park murals may appear.

Also on today's calendar: Nocturnal — Artist Reception and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Desktop Services Specialist (IT Customer Support (dice.com) — If you're an IT pro in Olympia, WSDOT is hiring a full-time Desktop Services Specialist at its headquarters, with a salary range of about $74,000 to $100,000 and hybrid work options. The role supports more than 2,000 employees' computers and mobile devices, requires strong Microsoft and troubleshooting skills, and applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on September 30.
   

2. The strange history of how Olympia claimed Puget Sound's native shellfish (chronline.com) — Olympia's own native oyster takes center stage in a rich local history that ties Indigenous Squaxin traditions, early commercial growers, and a hard-fought state capital campaign together. A recent Olympia Historical Society talk traced how "Olympia oysters" shaped politics, economy, and ecology, and highlighted ongoing tribal- and business-led efforts to restore this uniquely local shellfish in South Sound inlets.
   

3. Two more projects eyed as part of Olympia Crossings initiative (thejoltnews.com) — Olympia is moving ahead with two new public art "Crossings" at Harrison and Division and at Henderson and Eskridge, funded by city art dollars and a federal NEA grant. The city also plans a mural pilot at Yauger and Sunrise parks, aiming to involve neighborhood residents and local artists in making park spaces more welcoming.
   

4. Elderhood Roundtable at the Olympia Library (thejoltnews.com) — If you're an older adult in Olympia, you can drop into today's free Elderhood Roundtable at the Olympia Library from 1–3 p.m. for conversation and a rock-painting demo. The group meets monthly at Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater libraries, offering a relaxed space to share the challenges and rewards of aging with neighbors.
   

5. Olympia Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident Leads to Shattered Car Window (memesita.com) — Olympia police arrested a 37-year-old man after a road rage confrontation that began near Harrison Avenue and Cooper Point Road and ended with a shattered car window near Capital Mall Drive. Officers say the pickup driver followed a sedan into a lot, punched out the driver's window, and fled before being tracked to a nearby apartment complex and booked for fourth-degree assault.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost kitten, new area for him.
    Lost at College and 14th, Lacey Please PM me if you see him. (Nextdoor Eastside)
  • Maybe the weirdest post I've ever made, but....
    Did someone accidently leave a bowling ball in my front yard? It's in the bag, and appears to be someone's personal one. ID it, and I'll turn it… (Nextdoor Northwest Olympia)
  • Always Best Care Senior Services posted a job opening for CNAs-HCAs : Flexible Schedules - Hiring and Interviewing ASAP in Olympia. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Olympia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olympia here.

Ok Olympia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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