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Wanted man arrested after alleged assault on police officer in Tumwater

A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer with a knife. According to a Tumwater Police Department report ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/8/25 | 1 comment

The Tumwater School District will hold its annual donation drive, "Stuff the Bus," on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

Tumwater School District to hold school supply donation drive on Aug. 9

The Tumwater School District will hold its annual donation drive, "Stuff the Bus," to collect new school supplies for incoming students from ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/5/25

Man arrested for alleged bank fraud in Tumwater

A man was taken into custody after authorities said he tried to withdraw thousands of dollars from a credit union using a false identity. According to Tumwater Police Department … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/4/25

Man wanted on felony warrant nabbed after bicycle stop

A 31-year-old bicyclist was arrested after allegedly providing a false identity during a traffic stop in ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/1/25 | 1 comment

Driver arrested after high-speed crash sends another motorist to hospital

A 32-year-old man was taken into custody after he allegedly sped through City of Tumwater streets at more than 100 mph, caused a collision with ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/31/25

Sensitive text messages spark rebuke from school districts

Sensitive text messages about "biological boys" in girls high school sports sparked a rebuke from Olympia School District and Tumwater School District ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/31/25 | 4 comments

City of Tumwater to establish communications department

The City of Tumwater is planning to establish a communications department. The Tumwater Budget and Finance Committee endorsed an ordinance ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/30/25 | 5 comments

Man with active warrant arrested for alleged possession of a stolen car

A 36-year-old man was arrested after authorities found him in an allegedly stolen car parked in the parking lot of a local restaurant in ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/30/25

The Tumwater School District held a preliminary reading of the 2025-26 budget on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Tumwater School District estimates $4.8M general fund balance

The Tumwater School District reported an estimated $4,805,488 general fund balance for the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/29/25

Scent of history: Working dogs assist in Tumwater cemetery discoveries

At precisely 8 a.m. on July 22, 2025, three skilled working dogs — Kili, Torr and Riley — from Cairn Canine Detection began their search at Tumwater’s historic Union ... more

By Shirley Stirling | 7/29/25 | 2 comments

Superintendent Kevin Bogatin met with the Tumwater School District Board of Directors on Thursday, July 24, 2025, for an update on the 2024-25 School Resource Officer program.

Tumwater School District board reviews new $600K contract for school resource officers

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors is set to ink a new $610,430 contract for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program with the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/28/25

A woman who allegedly trespassed at a residence was arrested by Tumwater Police Department officers on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The woman allegedly resisted arrest and reportedly kicked one of the responding officers, resulting her being put in a WRAP restraint for her misdeeds.

Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting officer, trespassing

A 37-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly trespassed at a residence and later assaulted a responding officer, according to a Tumwater Police ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/28/25

Sex offender arrested for alleged possession of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct

A man convicted of sex offenses was arrested earlier this month after an investigation uncovered alleged files of minors engaged in sexually explicit ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/24/25 | 4 comments

Dr. Wendy Frazier, a consultant who specializes in organizational development, delivered a report to the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The report delves into how the council members feel about their roles, the core process of their jobs as council members, communication patterns and their interpersonal dynamics.

Consultant delves into interpersonal dynamics of Tumwater City Council

A consultant’s report to the Tumwater City Council delved into the interpersonal dynamics and communication patterns of council members and city ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/24/25 | 2 comments

What’s happening this weekend — Oregon Trail Days celebration, free outdoor movie events and other activities

It's going to be a fun-filled weekend in Thurston County. Bring the family outdoors for the 58th annual Oregon Trail Days festival in Tenino, check out ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/24/25

A suspect's vehicle collided with another vehicle, which resulted to the victim's vehicle slamming into a building in Tumwater. The driver suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for immediate treatment.

Wanted 18-year-old arrested after car chase, crash in Tumwater

An 18-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday morning, July 18, following a police chase, crash and foot pursuit near Tumwater Boulevard and ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/23/25 | 5 comments

A slide from Sustainability Manager Alyssa Jones Wood’s presentation to the Tumwater Public Works Committee about the installation of eight level 2 electric vehicles chargers at several city properties.  She made the presentation at a meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Installation of eight EV chargers completed in Tumwater

The City of Tumwater completed the installation of eight, level 2 electric vehicle chargers at several city properties, according to an update from staff ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/23/25 | 2 comments

Pioneer Park in Tumwater, as seen on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Main play structure removed at Pioneer Park in Tumwater

Safety concerns have prompted the temporary removal of the main play structure on the playground at Pioneer Park ... more

By Maven Navarro and Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 7/22/25 | 4 comments

A slide from Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley’s presentation to the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, showed how TCOMM 911’s gateway controller powers a digital alerting system.

Tumwater Fire Department to tap into TCOMM 911’s modernized alert system

The Tumwater Fire Department is getting a new alert system to better protect the health of its personnel. The Tumwater City Council approved an ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/18/25

Allen Acosta, top left, commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 407, was one of the recipients of Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan’s proclamation recognizing Aug. 7, 2025, as National Purple Heart Day.

Tumwater mayor encourages Purple Heart City designation

Mayor Debbie Sullivan encouraged the Tumwater City Council to designate the municipality as a Purple Heart ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/17/25 | 1 comment