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The Thurston County Housing Authority is interested in purchasing the former OYO Hotel in Tumwater, above, and converting it into long-term housing for senior citizens and "neighbors with disabilities."
Port continues to seek a path to enable conversion of OYO hotel to affordable housing
The Port of Olympia commissioners expressed willingness to collaborate with the Regional Housing Council (RHC), directing Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney to reach out to discuss the Housing … more
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This is the Three Lakes Preliminary Plat and PUD submitted to the city of Tumwater.
Three Lakes Crossing development in Tumwater could create 45 new homes
Development of the Three Lakes Crossing property in Tumwater is in consideration for approval. This development would create 45 homes. Copper Ridge, LLC based in Puyallup is the applicant for this … more
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This is the photo we use when we can't run a photo of a suspect or crime scene.
Dirt bike dirt bag dumps daughter
A Tumwater man with a suspended driver’s license was arrested after allegedly speeding on a dirt bike with his 9-year-old daughter on board, then evading police. Tumwater police arrested the … more
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Tumwater and Olympia are considering several options for the size and makeup of the proposed regional fire authority's board.
How to merge fire departments?  Here’s what Tumwater and Olympia are considering
Olympia and Tumwater are working through details of the planned merger of their fire departments. During Tumwater’s city council meeting yesterday the members were briefed about governance … more
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Thurston County's Charlene Dickey is shown just before throwing the mini-javelin 6 meters and 65 centimeters at the Washington State Special Olympics Track and Field Games on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
Local Special Olympics athletes bring home the gold, silver, bronze and more
Thurston County’s Fast and Furious Track and Field team brought home some 39 medals and 14 ribbons from the Special Olympics State Games held at Pacific Lutheran University this past … more
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan attended the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) Steering Committee June 8 meeting for the first time since she started her term in January this year.
Tumwater Mayor joins Barnes Lake Management District meeting for the first time
Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan attended the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) Steering Committee meeting for the first time since she started her term in January this year. Sullivan said that … more
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The Tumwater General Government Committee reviewed the proposed amendments for the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) prior to the submission to the City Council’s consent agenda.
Tumwater mulls tweaking municipal code
The Tumwater General Government Committee reviewed the proposed amendments for the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) prior to submitting them to the City Council. During yesterday’s meeting, … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Tumwater man admits to walking into neighbor’s house, stealing soundbar
A Tumwater man was arrested after admitting to walking into a neighbor’s house when they weren’t around and stealing a soundbar. Michael Anthony Escobar, 30, was arrested on May 29 … more
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This is Slide 13 from the January 6, 2022 meeting of the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, which identifies Olympia Regional Airport as having potential for additional capacity in general aviation, air cargo and air passenger service capacity.
Airport Master Plan Update Open House being conducted under the shadow of state effort to expand aviation capacity
The Port of Olympia will hold its third public open house on the Olympia Regional Airport Master Plan Update (MPU) on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. For details about … more
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This is the aeration pond at Palermo Lagoon in Tumwater.
Tumwater approves agreement to maintain Palermo Treatment Lagoon
The Tumwater City Council approved an interlocal agreement between Tumwater and the Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) to maintain the Palermo Treatment Lagoon Thursday, May … more
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Police agencies often use plastic tape, as shown, to corden off areas in which they are conducting investigations.
Alleged no-contact order violator arrested after four-hour standoff
A man accused of violating a no-contact order was arrested on Wednesday, May 18, after a four-hour standoff against Tumwater police and the Thurston County SWAT team. Officers were dispatched to a … more
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The dashed line shows the Urban Growth Boundary surrounding the city of Tumwater. The city is proposing to annex all 12 parcels into the city.
Tumwater annexes 11 parcels into city
City staff urged Tumwater's city leaders to make annexing twelve "islands" a top priority for the council. In his report to the city council yesterday, Tumwater planning manager Brad Medrud said … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Boyfriend allegedly assaults partner
A Shelton man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in her Tumwater apartment over suspicions of cheating. Tumwater police arrested the suspect, 24, after his girlfriend reported … more
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Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley, shown at a Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.
Tumwater proclaims May 15-21 Emergency Medical Services Week
The Tumwater City Council declared May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Service Week at its meeting Tuesday, May 3. “I encourage all people to join in this observance to recognize those who give … more
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Regional Fire Authority committee members meet on Monday to discuss the public outreach for RFA plan.
Olympia, Tumwater to hold public event on the Regional Fire Authority plan May 19
The cities of Olympia and Tumwater will co-host an online event on May 19 at 6 p.m. to provide opportunities for a public discussion about the Regional Authority (RFA) plan. In an RFA committee … more
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This drawing shows the "Alternative A" conceptual design for Tumwater’s new maintenance and operations facility.
Community members oppose location of planned Tumwater maintenance facility
Plans to build a new Operations and Maintenance Facility for Tumwater have come under scrutiny as residents oppose the long-planned project. “We want the city to call time-out and pause this … more
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Mohammed Ali Cobian, 42, on April 28.
Tumwater man arrested over alleged theft
A Tumwater man was arrested after allegedly stealing food from a grocery store. Mohammed Ali Cobian, 42, was arrested on April 28 after a reported theft at the Safeway on Cleveland Avenue. The … more
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Tumwater's Barclift Park will receive a prefabricated restroom under the plans approved by the city council on May 3, 2022.
Tumwater council approves Barclift Park and Tumwater Hill park restroom improvements
The Tumwater council in its session on Tuesday, May 3, authorized mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a public works contract with KBH Construction Co., of Olympia, $215,900 for restroom improvement … more
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The dashed line shows the Urban Growth Boundary surrounding the city of Tumwater. The city is proposing to annex all 12 parcels into the city.
Tumwater council planning to annex remaining 12 “islands” into city limits
The Tumwater City Council has approved staff recommendations to schedule final deliberations for the city to annex 12  “islands” in the coming months. These “island” … more
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The southbound portion of US 101 in red will have increased traffic until September due to construction and repairs.
Construction ongoing on US 101 southbound as it joins I-5
Southbound US 101 as well as the highway’s onramp to northbound I-5  will undergo construction from May to September. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation … more
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