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The proposed Costco development on Tumwater Boulevard west of Interstate 5 includes a new warehouse, fueling station, car wash and several commercial out-lots, as well as land for a future multi-family residential project.

Development agreement approved for Costco warehouse in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to sign a development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for a ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 11/6/26 | 5 comments

A map of the Tumwater Brewery District, which covers the area surrounding the former Olympia Brewery properties, as well as the area surrounded by Custer Way, Cleveland Avenue and Capitol Boulevard.

Firm hired to complete environmental impact statement for Tumwater Brewery District

The Tumwater City Council approved a $290,000 contract with BERK Consulting to complete a planned action environmental impact ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 11/5/26 | 2 comments

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted revisions of three policies related to student health and wellness at a meeting on Oct. 26, 2026.

Tumwater School District adopts revised student wellness policies

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors (TSD) adopted three revised policies related to student health and wellness to align with state ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 11/2/26 | 1 comment

The Davis Meeker Gary oak tree on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Two branches fell from the southwestern portion of the historic tree on Sept. 25, 2026.

Tumwater City Council members address Davis Meeker Garry oak tree status

Tumwater City Council members weighed in on the future of the historic Davis Meeker Gary oak tree ahead of a decision on funding for ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 11/2/26 | 11 comments

A Tumwater Fire Department fire truck, as seen in this undated photo.

Tumwater committee advances reinstitution of fire impact fees

The Tumwater Budget & Finance Committee recommended the adoption of an ordinance that would reinstate fire impact fees on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/30/26 | 2 comments

Tumwater City Hall is located at 555 Israel Road in Tumwater.

Tumwater council establishes fee for body camera footage requests

The Tumwater City Council adopted a resolution to establish a fee structure for charging nonexempt public disclosure requests for ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/29/26 | 1 comment

Tumwater School District Assistant Superintendent Meagan Dawson discussed the need to add procedures to the community service policy at a TSD Board of Directors meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

Tumwater School District eyes defining community service procedures

The Tumwater School District (TSD) is considering adding procedures to its community service policy to provide consistency and clarity for ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/29/26

Tumwater School District Director of Capital Projects and Facilities Alec Burkheimer presented a resolution to adopt the district’s Capital Facilities Plan.

Tumwater School District adopts 2026-32 Capital Facilities Plan

The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the 2026-32 Capital Facilities Plan after ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/28/26

The Tumwater City Council approved the purchase of a 67.5-acre land as part of the city’s habitat conservation plan at a meeting on Oct. 20, 2026.

Deal for 67.5 acres of mitigation land moves ahead in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council agreed to a $12 million purchase and sale agreement for 67.5 acres of property that's going to be part of the city’s habitat conservation ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/27/26 | 3 comments

The 310 Israel Road building in Tumwater. The city seeking to acquire the property and transform it into the new city hall.

City council backs purchase of building to serve as new Tumwater City Hall

The Tumwater City Council unanimously voted to authorize Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to complete the purchase of a property priced at $14,080,000 to ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/23/26

Arborist Christine Johnson from Todd Prager and Associates said out of 10 possible defects for the Davis Meeker Garry oak tree, she identified 5 high-risk defects at a meeting of the Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Oct. 15, 2026.

Commission directs Tumwater to accelerate treatment of Davis Meeker Garry oak tree

The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission unanimously agreed to expedite treatment of the Davis Meeker Garry oak tree after ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/22/26 | 8 comments

A preliminary rendering of the new city hall in Tumwater by architecture firm Artisan's Group.

Council decision looms on Tumwater City Hall

The City of Tumwater is one step away from locking down a new location for city ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/19/26 | 3 comments

Tumwater Police Department Chief Carlos Quiles, center, and TPD Records Supervisor Ashleigh Clark, bottom left, met with the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Tumwater Police Department dealing with higher requests for public records

Requests for public records are on the rise and taking longer to process at the Tumwater Police Department, largely because of ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/26 | 4 comments

City Attorney Karen Kirkpatrick (top right) briefe the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, about a contract with the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution services.

Tumwater committee recommends renewing court services contracts with Thurston County

The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee recommended the adoption of two agreements with Thurston County for court ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/26 | 1 comment

A presentation by Tumwater Water Resources and Sustainability Department Director Dan Smith showed the future progression of the Deschutes Estuary restoration project. He made his remarks at a Public Works Committee meeting on Oct. 8, 2026.

Tumwater committee advances Deschutes Estuary resolution

The Tumwater Public Works Committee backed a resolution reinforcing the city's support for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/12/26 | 7 comments

Public input sought on long-term plan for economic development in Tumwater

The City of Tumwater is seeking input from the public as part of an effort to update the Economic Development Element of its ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/9/26

The Davis Meeker Garry oak tree on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Two branches fell from the southwestern portion of the historic tree on Sept. 25, 2026.

New assessment being done on damaged Davis Meeker Garry oak tree in Tumwater

The city of Tumwater is working with Todd Prager & Associates on a new assessment of the historic Davis Meeker Garry oak tree after ... more

By Danny Stusser and Jerome Tuaño | 10/6/26 | 20 comments

The entrance to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission offices in Lacey.

PSE new rate hike proposal draws public ire at hearing in Lacey

The room was packed with a line out the door during the public comment hearing for a Puget Sound Energy rate proposal ... more

By Aspen Ford | Washington State Standard | 10/1/26 | 15 comments

What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Browse a huge selection of used books, attend a festival or participate in a pinochle tournament this weekend in Thurston ... more

P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/1/26

A slide from Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer’s presentation to the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, showed proposed rate increases to drinking water, sewer and stormwater fees.

Utility rate increases sought for 2027-28 in Tumwater

Utility rates are poised to climb in Tumwater over the next two years, as the city looks to raise the money needed to pay for capital projects and ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/29/26 | 7 comments