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Washington Chief Justice Steven C. González swore in Mayor Debbie Sullivan during Tumwater’s first hybrid meeting on Tue., Jan. 4.
Tumwater welcomes Debbie Sullivan as its first female mayor
As the new year rolls in, the city of Tumwater welcomed its first female mayor, Debbie Sullivan, and other newly elected councilmembers in a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony on Tue., Jan. 4. For … more
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Mayor Pete Kmet, third from left, listens to a speaker at his retirement event on Dec. 15, 2021.
Washington leaders gather to honor retiring Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet
Today was Pete Kmet's last day as mayor of Tumwater.  Two weeks ago, some 120 leaders from throughout Washington converged at South Puget Sound Community College to honor and bid a formal … more
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Updated: Sewer-line break dumps hundreds of gallons of sewage into Percival Creek yesterday
On Monday, December 27, a blockage in a sanitary sewer line on Somerset Drive SW caused an estimated 735 gallons of sewage to discharge into the City of Tumwater stormwater system, and then into … more
This drawing shows the "Alternative A" conceptual design for Tumwater’s new maintenance and operations facility.
Tumwater’s new maintenance and operations facility presented for consideration
At his final city council meeting as mayor, outgoing Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet discussed a plan for a new maintenance and operations facility for the city. On Tue. Dec. 14, City Manager John Doan … more
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Port of Olympia Commission Chair Joe Downing shared his support for Panattoni for leasing 200-acres of the New Market Industrial Campus. Dec. 13, 2021.
Port commissioners vote to reimburse California developer in case its lease option is terminated
In another 2-1 vote, Port commissioners voted last night to reimburse real-estate developer Panattoni in the event that its lease option agreement is terminated during its last Port meeting. Last … more
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Tumwater School Board President Melissa Beard addressed concerns regarding Superintendent Sean Dotson’s performance. Dec. 9, 2021.
Tumwater schools’ staff questions superintendent’s performance
The Tumwater School Board addressed district staff who have in recent weeks expressed “continued dissatisfaction” with Superintendent Sean Dotson’s leadership in their meeting last … more
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By 11 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2021, about 15% of the land being consumed by the homeless encampment on Deschutes Parkway was cleared.
Deschutes Parkway homeless camp closure began today
Nearly all of the estimated 50-80 residents of the homeless camp on Deschutes Parkway had vacated it by 4:30 p.m. today, and approximately a quarter of the former camp is now cleared of … more
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Tumwater city council members discussed possible actions for the proposed development agreement between the city and the Port of Olympia to develop approximately 200 acres of Port property. Nov. 30, 2021.
Tumwater to Port (and Panattoni):  We’re going to think about it some more
Despite a last-minute request by the Port of Olympia to cancel it, the Tumwater City Council held a planned hearing regarding the proposed development agreement for some 200 acres of industrial-zoned … more
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Panattoni signs declaring the company as a developer already appear on Center Street in Tumwater in this August 2021 photo.
Public hearing tomorrow for proposed New Market Industrial Campus development
The City of Tumwater invites community members to provide their input on the proposed New Market Industrial Campus development, Tue., Nov. 30, starting at 6 p.m. The discussion will focus on … more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing regarding creation of a Home Fund throughout Thurston County on Tue., Nov. 23, 2021.
Thurston County residents share overwhelming support for county-wide Home Fund
 Several community members shared their support for the proposed county-wide Home Fund, which would add a 0.1 percent increase to sales taxes everywhere in Thurston County except in the city … more
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Tumwater man arrested after allegedly breaking ex-wife’s windshield
 A transient Tumwater man was arrested after he allegedly broke the windshield of his ex-wife’s car, and a search by police later yielded glass pipes and suspected … more
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In this simulation, similar to this story from Tumwater, a woman deploys a pepper spray weapon to defend herself.
Tumwater man booked for threatening to kill, swinging guitar at woman, police
A transient Tumwater man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill a woman whose car broke down and swung a guitar at her and responding police officers. Tumwater police arrested James … more
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Panattoni signs declaring the company as a developer already appear on Center Street in Tumwater in this August 2021 photo.
Tumwater City Council sets Nov. 30 public hearing for the development of the New Market Industrial Campus
During the Tumwater City Council meeting on Tue., Nov. 16, the council announced plans to conduct a public hearing, and possibly issue a decision on the proposed development of the New Market … more
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Tumwater Middle School Assistant Principal David Parascand noted that school closures have a significant impact on student’s behavioral and academic abilities. Nov. 11, 2021.
COVID-19 stunts students' behavior and learning abilities
As schools finally re-open, teachers are starting to realize the impacts that COVID-19 had on students. Discussing school-improvement opportunities at last night's  Tumwater School District … more
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Port Commissioner E. J. Zita (second row, left) spoke against the ILA agreement between the Port of Olympia and the City of Tumwater regarding the proposed New Market Industrial Campus Development on Nov. 8, 2021.
Port commissioners approve interlocal agreement that might lead to development at New Market Industrial Campus
During the Port of Olympia Commission meeting on Mon., Nov. 8, community members expressed health and safety concerns against the proposed Panattoni development on the Port’s  New Market … more
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The first reporting of ballots from the 2021 General Election includes the Auditor's estimate that approximately 58,177 votes were cast.
General election results: Less than a third of registered voters bothered
To see election counts, go to the Thurston County Elections website.  Most recent reporting showed data from ballots counted by Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Next reporting due at 5 p.m. on … more
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Planning Manager Brad Medrud recommended the approval of the 12-year multifamily tax exemption for Rockwell Place Buildings One, Two, and Three in the Little Rock subarea at the Tumwater City Council meeting on Nov. 1, 2021.
Tumwater City Council faces major issues with housing tax exemption
As Tumwater received its first three applications for its 12-year multifamily tax exemption, some city councilmembers expressed their concerns on the possible loopholes in the program.  What … more
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This rendering shows a lap pool; consultants propose a pool with six lanes.
Olympia gives residents a peek at proposed regional aquatics facility
In partnership with the city of Tumwater, the city of Olympia showed residents some of the conceptual designs for a potential Regional Aquatics Facility. The renderings and plans are based on … more
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This is a conceptual design for a regional aquatics facility being discussed by city staff in Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater.
Cities seek comments about potential regional aquatics facility
The City of Olympia invites residents to participate in a public hearing to discuss the feasibility report about a potential regional aquatics facility on Thu., Oct. 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. The … more
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Andrea Wilbur-Sigo (Squaxin Island) is carving Unity for the City of Olympia, which has announced plans to install in late 2020.
Local cities are seeing a surge of Indigenous public art
Tack. Tack. Tack. Andrea Wilbur-Sigo whacks a mallet onto the base of a chisel handle with measured force and casual precision. As she pares layers off a long cedar log, the cadence comes naturally. … more
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