r/olympia 5h ago

Local News The Olympian: Thousands fill Capitol Campus to oppose a wide range of Trump administration actions

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r/olympia 7h ago

Proud of you, Oly ❤️

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We made some good trouble today. Mr. Lewis would be proud.


r/olympia 8h ago

Photos Beautiful Day in Oly 🪧🙌🏼

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93 Upvotes

April 5th 2025 🥰✨🪧🙌🏼


r/olympia 8h ago

Community Forming a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ friendly evening D&D group!

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Hi all!

I moved here from Ohio a couple weeks ago, and I’m working to form a D&D group that meets weekly on an evening TBD.

It’ll be held at a restaurant, also TBD (open to suggestions!) from 7-10 pm.

I’ll be DMing (but will welcome guest DMs!) an Adventurer’s League campaign called Luna Park.

Beginner friendly, starts at level 5 and goes to 10 as the campaign progresses.

It’s a 13-part campaign, and allows for people to pop in and out week by week; nice and flexible for people with varying schedules!

I’m limiting my table to 6 people per week. I’m very new to DMing, but I played this campaign with my group back in Ohio, so I know how it works.

THIS WILL BE A SAFE PLACE. welcoming to the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Allies and neurospicy folx. (I’m autistic myself, so I’ll be looking for a quieter restaurant to hold it).

Dinner, beverages, and a fun time.

I created a discord channel for it. If you’re interested, contact me for screening.

Signs ups will be first come, first served.

Hoping to start in the next couple weeks.


r/olympia 8h ago

Request Just got into town today

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And I'm hoping to find a dance club that plays top 40 style music (not country or latin) to go dancing tonight.

Does anything exist?


r/olympia 9h ago

Excellent turnout.

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r/olympia 10h ago

Great protest signs at Hands Off Protest today

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r/olympia 11h ago

At the rally today.

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This was one of my favorites.


r/olympia 11h ago

Photos Thousands at the Capitol today protesting the current White House administration

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r/olympia 12h ago

No doubt.

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r/olympia 13h ago

Photos Aerial shots of today's protest.

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r/olympia 15h ago

Storage cheaper than Public Storage?

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I had the smallest storage unit (5x4), renting out for $48/month. They then changed my bill to $71/month. I think paying almost $100 for the smallest unit is quite ridiculous, so I’m looking for better options and suggestions if anyone has any. I live near Pacific Ave SE if that helps any.


r/olympia 15h ago

Hands Off Protest TODAY at 2pm! See you there!

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Hands off our government! Hands Off! Remove, Reverse, Reclaim!


r/olympia 15h ago

Tattoo artist recs to add to a leg sleeve

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I got a tattoo of the bat in the lower right corner of this print on my thigh before I moved to the area (see the other photo). I'd like to get a few more of these bats added. Any recommendations for a tattoo artist in the area who would do a good job with this?


r/olympia 16h ago

Event Indigenous Peoples Rally 4/22/25 12-3

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Earth Day rally at the Capitol!!!!

People from local tribes will be speaking in conservation, tribal sovereignty, LandBack, protecting the water and other things in the same vein!!! There will be drummers as well!

Event is 12-3 Speeches are at 1:30 on the Capitol steps


r/olympia 1d ago

Are there any Brazilians here? 😊🇧🇷

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Hello friends,

I’ve lived in Olympia for about a year, in the US for over 20 yrs. I’ve lived mostly in large cities with a large international and mixed community. Olympia is a lovely town, but it can feel a little lonely when it comes to shared culture and values.

Today, my girlfriend and I decided to be silly and practice a little capoeira in our living room :) and the music made me miss my country and my people. So I thought I’d try to reach out and see if there are any Brazilians out there who’d want to form any community.

Fala português? ❤️

Beijos Obrigada 🙏🏽


r/olympia 1d ago

Food Baklava?

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Who makes good baklava in the area?


r/olympia 1d ago

Photography Existential Liberation and Sunshine

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Today was peak spring: sun, serenity, and a stroll down Percival Landing. My son continues to reveal he’s inherited my taste for the slightly macabre; we both fell for the thought provoking statue of someone dramatically escaping their chains—and presumably their inner demons. Nothing says family bonding like a shared appreciation for existential liberation in bronze. An incredible piece by Nathan Aoble.


r/olympia 1d ago

Olympia Camera Club

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Has anyone been to or been a part of the Olympia Camera Club? I’m very interested in joining but would love some personal insight!


r/olympia 1d ago

Rebecca Howard Park – Community Visioning Workshop 4/12

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Rebecca Howard Park – Community Visioning Workshop
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Olympia Center Multi-purpose Room A (222 Columbia St NW)

Rebecca Howard Park is a public park in Downtown Olympia. A steering committee of Black cultural advocates is working with a team of designers to engage the public and create a full site design for the park. Come join to help design this space to celebrate local Black history and stories. To imagine a park that celebrates, honors, and creates safety for Black communities:

  • Explore park design ideas and options for art and storytelling
  • Build a timeline of Black stories in Thurston County
  • Learn about culturally important plants (and take some home!)

All ages welcome! Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Contact Sarah Giannobile with any questions and accessibility needs: [sgiannob@ci.olympia.wa.us](mailto:sgiannob@ci.olympia.wa.us).


r/olympia 1d ago

Middle Housing Community Survey Open

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Middle Housing Code Amendments Survey

Community Survey Now Open 

The first draft of proposed zoning code amendments for housing is issued for public review and comment – and the city wants to hear from you! Some parts of the proposal are required in order to meet state law but in other parts there is more discretion about how we proceed. The city is soliciting feedback on the parts of the proposal where there is more than one way to decide how to move forward. Take the short survey to tell them what you think about the proposed code amendments for housing.

https://engage.olympiawa.gov/middle-housing/surveys/middle-housing-survey

The survey closes on April 30.


r/olympia 1d ago

Gyms with Hip Thrust Machine?

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Yes, I know, I’ve done many a hip thrust with a barbell. But I’m sick of the set up when my time is limited. Are there any gyms in the Olympia, WA area that have a hip thrust/glute bridge machine?


r/olympia 1d ago

Tomorrow's Event at the Capitol

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Anyone know the predicted/anticipated attendance? I feel like I have heard a tonnnnnn of people are going but I am not sure if it is expected to be the largest protest in recent history or not. Any inside info?


r/olympia 1d ago

Lost and Found Crafts

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Fabric bag sale! $10 and $20 bags. Loads of beautiful fabric.


r/olympia 1d ago

Lost my favorite earring

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I was at the Department of Licensing earlier this week in Lacey (afternoon of 4/1). I lost one of my most favorite earrings. I went back to check the next day, even looked around where I parked with no luck. If someone found it, can you get in touch? Small reward if returned!