Tumwater advised daytime travelers on Interstate 5 in Tumwater to plan their routes accordingly. Ramp closures are scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, and Wednesday, December 6.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/4/23
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Our rose garden
We might have lost our Centennial Rose Garden, which has been maintained by volunteers from the Olympia Rose Society (ORS) since 1988. Have you ever visited the rose garden? It …
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Christmas has started here in Thurston County. Check out some events featuring Santa and his generous crew of charity helpers.
Plum Street Resource Fair, Friday, December 1, 1 …
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12/1/23
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Following a recent column I received a request – “Could you please recommend some good local bird watching places beside the Nisqually area?” Here are some suggestions, including …
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Tumwater Planning Commission sets public hearing date for Comprehensive Plan Amendments final docket
Last night, the Tumwater Planning Commission scheduled the hearing for Ordinance No. O2023-002, Final Docket for 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, on December 12 at their next meeting.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/29/23
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Housing and Land Use Planner Erika Smith-Erickson briefed the Tumwater Planning Commission on the Lands for Public Purposes and Utilities elements of its 2025 Comprehensive Plan periodic update on …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/29/23
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Thurston County officially announced the November 7 General Election results earlier today, with only one position withheld for a recount.
According to the results document, 77,421 ballots were …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr., Danny Stusser, and Sage Hamilton
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11/28/23
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and …
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Tumwater is inviting the community to a Career Discovery event on firefighting.
Scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., the event will take place at the Fire Station Headquarters at 311 …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/24/23
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November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations.
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11/23/23
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Tumwater City Council pulled back an ordinance allowing overnight stays in public parks and other city properties from its agenda on Tuesday, November 21.
The ordinance is primarily about …
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Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission approved on Thursday, November 16, a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase of the renovation project for the old brewhouse tower.
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A study by an Evergreen State College student shows the climate change vulnerability of several trees used for urban forestry in the Puget Sound region.
In a presentation to the Tumwater Tree …
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Government Closures for November 23 and 24
Thurston County offices. Residences of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to use the Sheriff’s office non-emergency number for …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/20/23
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Christmas is the time of giving. Reignite your spirit of altruism through these charity events and local markets.
The Joy of Giving Drive, November 13-30 The Olympia Municipal Court …
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11/16/23
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Tumwater Economic Development Manager Austin Ramirez briefed the city’s Planning Commission on the Economic Development Plan , a component of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, during its November 14 …
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With only about 2,000 ballots remaining to be counted as of 4:47 p.m. today, it's time to announce the likely winners of most of the general election races throughout Thurston County.
The …
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By Sage Hamilton, Danny Stusser, Hannah Franklin, Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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11/13/23
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Tumwater School District (TSD) has identified 905 students who currently receive differentiated or specially designed instruction. Executive Director of Special Services Chris Burgmeier reported the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/13/23
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With an estimated 11,000 ballots left to be counted, it is too early to declare winners in any of the 76 other races or the proposition to increase the sales tax.
As of today, election …
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The Tumwater General Government Committee recommended to its city council on Wednesday, November 8, to approve an ordinance amending the city’s municipal code to apply park rules in all city …
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