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Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reports to the Intercity Transit Authority about the increased usage of vanpool services in 2022.
Vanpool rideshares are up again in Thurston County
 Usage of the car-sharing service Vanpool has increased in multiple ways in Thurston County, Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reported to the Intercity Transit Authority (IT) reported on … more
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Capitol Boulevard SE’s northbound outside lane from the 6800 crosswalks to the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Dennis Street will be closed from Monday, March 20 to April on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Construction along Capitol Blvd starts on Monday
Capitol Boulevard SE’s northbound outside lane from the 6800 crosswalks to the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Dennis Street will be closed from Monday, March 20 to April on weekdays, … more
Representatives from South Sound Behavioral Hospital and Tumwater HOPES discussed a potential partnership during a Tumwater Public Health Committee meeting on March 14, 2023.
South Sound Behavioral Hospital and Tumwater HOPES considering partnership to serve youth
South Sound Behavioral Hospital, a mental health facility in Lacey, and drug abuse prevention community coalition Tumwater HOPES are exploring a potential partnership, representatives said during … more
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee recommended to the city council the biennial budget and work plan of the Barnes Lake Management District.
Barnes Lake Management District proposed budget is higher after plan’s scope grew
Tumwater’s Public Works Committee recommended 2023-2024 budget of the Barnes Lake Management District (LMD) is over the district’s allocation of $54,675. Presented on Thursday, March … more
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Tumwater Planning Manager briefed the General Government Committee on a grant agreement with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Bush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan, in the works for more than 6 years, nears completion
Tumwater would receive $225,000 to fund the final phase of the Bush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) if the city council votes to accept it at its meeting on March 21. The city’s … more
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Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer informed the committee that city staff is “playing catch-up” from a grant compliance standpoint as the housing project is already underway.
Habitat for Humanity to receive $720,000 grant for affordable housing project in Tumwater
Non-profit housing provider South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, with the assistance of the City of Tumwater, is set to receive a $726,984 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce … more
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A 19-foot four-sided box culvert would replace the existing culvert on the crossing of Sapp Road and Percival Creek.
Tumwater replacing culvert on Sapp Road for safe salmon passage; seeks grant
Tumwater is seeking a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to fund the replacement of a culvert on the crossing of Sapp Road and Percival Creek, thus allowing better … more
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The Jungle is a testament to the work that remains to assist the area's homeless people.
Homelessness in Thurston County: Time in The Jungle
Two port-a-potties stood as sentinels when I visited The Jungle, in Olympia, last Friday, March 3, 2023. Nearby, a gaggle of shopping carts filled with refuse congregates by a dumpster; the … more
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A tractor-trailer full of foam food service products leaves the Dart Container plant in Tumwater on Feb. 28, 2023.
Dart manufacturing plant in Tumwater to close soon
Dart Container Corporation is closing its Tumwater manufacturing plant, it confirmed with The JOLT yesterday. The factory employs approximately 30 people at its facility near Olympia Regional … more
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The Simmons 4 precinct would be split into Tumwater 3 and Tumwater 10, with Linwood Avenue marking the division.
Thurston County repeals 7 election precincts, creates new
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted 2-1 to approve an ordinance updating the boundaries of 13 election precincts due to the annexations Tumwater and Lacey did of … more
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The addition of a Fire Prevention Officer II role was discussed last Tuesday, February 21.
Tumwater to add Fire Prevention Officer II position
A new promotional role of a Fire Prevention Officer II is set to be added to the Tumwater Fire Department. Chief Examiner James Trujillo discussed the details of the new role during the Tumwater … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission had an initial conversation about whether to endorse a ballot measure on the formation of an Olympia-Tumwater Regional Fire Authority.
Port commission asked to consider endorsing Regional Fire Authority proposition
Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire … more
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This image, first presented to the city council on February 14, 2023, shows Tumwater's proposed new logo in various treatments along with new branding colors.
City of Tumwater set to adopt a new logo
The Tumwater City Council reviewed a new logo last week and will be presented it for adoption at tomorrow's meeting, set to start at 7 p.m. The current logo was adopted in 1983, according to a … more
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The design of an old mill that used to be in the location of the Brewery Park will be used as inspiration for a new gazebo.
New gazebo is proposed for Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls would resemble the old shingle mill
A proposed gazebo at Brewery Park in Tumwater Falls is planned to resemble an old shingle mill that used to be located at the same spot. Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission, on … more
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The Tumwater Tree Board and Planning Commission held a joint meeting last Tuesday, February 14, to receive some updates on the Street Tree Plan draft from The Watershed Company.
Tumwater street side tree pruning may require an arborist, city considering taking on that cost
Tumwater is deliberating abolishing its street tree permitting process to streamline costs. “The city does not necessarily need to implement a street tree permitting process. We did receive … more
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Pudget Western has 111 mitigation credits to sell after they acquired 171 credits for turning their 67.5 acre land on 93rd Avenue into a conservation site for pocket gophers.
Tumwater plans to buy mitigation credits from Puget Western to save gophers
Tumwater is looking to purchase 111 mitigation credits from Puget Western as part of the Brush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), which requires the city to mitigate the effect of its … more
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Tumwater’s canine handlers: Officer Russ Mize (left), who is set to retire this year, and Officer Chase Grimmet (right) who has been deployed as the new handler since January 2023.
Tumwater’s new K9 team on the field
Tumwater’s new K9 handler has been deployed on the field since January, said Lieutenant Ken Driver during his update to the Public Health and Safety Committee on February 14. Driver reported … more
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A captured security photo of the suspect.
Police seeking alleged Home Depot thief
Police are seeking a man who allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of items from Home Depot in Tumwater. Tumwater Police Department said in a post that the alleged theft occurred on February 9, with … more
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Over 210 chess players from 93 Washington middle and high schools competed at Centralia College in the event, hosted by Washington High School Chess Association.
Local chess players bag team and individual championships
Olympia High School 12th-grade student Addison Flora was declared the grand champion against 104 players after having a perfect score of five wins at the Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess … more
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Tumwater Planning Manager Brad Medrud explains to a committee about the creation of affordable housing and homeless service advisory boards.
Advisory boards to guide Tumwater in usage of sales tax for housing services
Tumwater’s General Government Committee recommended to the city council an ordinance creating two boards to advise the Regional Housing Council (RHC) on the usage of sales and use tax for … more
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