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Hands-On Museum Expands in Downtown Olympia with Major Waterfront Investment
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Hands-On Museum Expands in Downtown Olympia with Major Waterfront Investment

The Hands-On Children's Museum advanced its expansion proposal in March, featuring an 18,000-square-foot addition and pedestrian bridge to strengthen marine ecology education.

OlympiaNow Staff April 3, 2026
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Forrest VanTuyl & the Singer-Songwriters Keeping Pacific Northwest Folk Music Alive
Culture

Forrest VanTuyl & the Singer-Songwriters Keeping Pacific Northwest Folk Music Alive

As streaming dominates music discovery, independent folk artists like Forrest VanTuyl are carrying forward the Pacific Northwest's rich songwriting tradition through intimate performances and storytelling

OlympiaNow StaffMarch 29, 2026
Olympia Makes History: First Washington City to Protect Polyamorous Families
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Olympia Makes History: First Washington City to Protect Polyamorous Families

OlympiaNow StaffMarch 29, 2026
Olympia Man Arrested for Allegedly Destroying $240K of Chihuly Glass , Attacking Seattle Museum Security Guard
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Olympia Man Arrested for Allegedly Destroying $240K of Chihuly Glass , Attacking Seattle Museum Security Guard

OlympiaNow StaffMarch 20, 2026
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