# Local Shops Close, Library Cuts Staff | Seattle News

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Podcast: [Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302)
Published: 2026-07-03T12:06:30+00:00
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## Resource

Local businesses in Olympia are shuttering their doors — Goodwill’s Blue Boutique closes to refocus on job training, The Wiggle Room ends operations with a final sale, and Bella Jean Boutique shuts down to prioritize family. Meanwhile, Timberland Regional Library furloughs 14 staff and seeks community input to hire a new executive director. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5f50de53143a3d1b

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