Newly elected Tumwater council member Kelly Von Holtz and re-elected council members Joan Cathey, Leatta Dahlhoff, and Angela Jefferson made a reenactment of their oath of office during a council …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/4/24
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A fight ensued between two women on December 19 at 5000 Rural Road SW after one accused the other of stealing from her, resulting in a knocked tooth and a stitched lip.
The victim, Rochelle …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/4/24
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The new year’s fun is on. Make sure to tag your family and friends for the following local events.
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1/4/24
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Tumwater is warning commuters passing the I-5 that the northbound on-ramp at Exit 102 from westbound Trosper Road SW will be closed today until April 1. The closure is for the construction of the …
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For Tumwater, the year began with the arson of a historic building. The rest of the year was tamer, though fire remained in the spotlight: the proposed formation of a Regional Fire Authority was …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/27/23
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This year posed several challenges to schools within Thurston County. Tumwater and Olympia school districts especially suffered significant financial losses due to post-pandemic enrollment declines.
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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On Wednesday, December 13, Tumwater School District (TSD) Board Superintendent Kevin Bogatin shared the district’s latest data from fall semester student performance to date.
6,827 …
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Tumwater Planning Commission recommended that city council approve four minor housekeeping amendments to its development code on Tuesday, December 12.
The proposed changes deal with the …
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Continue living the Christmas spirit by supporting local business initiatives.
A Faerie Yuletide, Weekend, December 15-17 Experience the enchantment of the Winter Faeries as The …
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12/14/23
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Port of Olympia Commission has agreed to revise a lease form indicating that the port will credit Panattoni Development Company for the construction of road improvements along Center Street in …
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee recommended to the city council to extend the contracts for three public works service providers at a commission meeting on Thursday, December 7.
The …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/12/23
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee advised city council on Thursday, December 7, that construction of Kindred Park was complete.
The park is located on Aster Street in The Preserve, a …
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The Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project overcame the final hurdle with Lacey's approval of entering an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.
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Tucked right behind one of Tumwater’s many strip malls sits Western Plaza Mobile Home Park, whose residents gathered inside the community’s clubhouse. Kyle Taylor Lucas hurried...
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Tumwater City Council adopted its legislative agenda for the State Legislature’s 2024 session.
The 2024 legislative agenda , a document that which guides the city’s funding …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/8/23
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Tumwater City Council authorized an interlocal agreement with the members of the Thurston Regional Housing Council to help develop a permanent supportive housing project on Franz Anderson Road in …
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Tumwater City Council approved a new contract with Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) on Tuesday, December 5 , to provide the city with economic development services.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/7/23
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According to Lacey , “We received 2.96 inches of rain yesterday (12/5) which was a record for the date, breaking the previous record of 2.18 inches set in 1970. That was a long-standing record …
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Tumwater Parks and Recreation offers a range of programs that promise to keep kids and adults entertained and engaged this winter .
Ascend Gymnastics Winter Camp
For the young …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/6/23
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