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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

The Davis Meeker Garry oak tree in Tumwater, as seen on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

Large branch falls from Davis Meeker Garry oak tree during windstorm in Tumwater

A storied oak tree near Olympia Regional Airport took a hit when a large branch broke off and fell to the ground during a windstorm on ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 9/28/26 | 12 comments

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

Tumwater City Council reviews funding requests for utilities, golf course

Funding requests from the Tumwater Water Resources & Sustainability Department and Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course have been ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/28/26 | 3 comments

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted three policies on Sept. 24, 2026.

Tumwater School District board adopts revised policies related to students

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted policies related to the welfare of students with disabilities and responsible phone use, along ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/28/26 | 1 comment

A map showing the different segments that make up the Deschutes Valley Trail. Only Segment 1A has been completed.

Deschutes Valley Trail's longest segment coming into focus

The City of Tumwater is looking to open bidding for the construction contract of Deschutes Valley Trail’s longest segment between late October ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/25/26 | 6 comments

CARES Program agreement renewed in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council authorized the renewal of a grant agreement to continue funding a referral program that connects individuals to ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/22/26 | 1 comment

The facade of the building at 310 Israel Road in Tumwater. The city is considering purchasing the property via bond financing and renovating it to become its new city hall.

Tumwater City Council backs $65 million bond ordinance

An ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $65 million in general obligation bonds to pay for three major projects passed muster with the Tumwater ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/16/26 | 6 comments

LOTT Finance and Administration Director Justin Long presented the proposed 2027-28 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan during the LOTT Board of Directors meeting on Sept. 9, 2026.

LOTT proposes $146.1 million budget with higher wastewater rates

The LOTT Clean Water Alliance is proposing two consecutive annual wastewater rate increases, as part of a $146.1 million budget weighted ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 9/15/26

Tumwater City Council reviews budget requests from police, fire departments

The Tumwater City Council embarked on an initial review of funding requests from the police and fire departments, as the governing body moved toward ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/15/26 | 1 comment

The proposed site plan for a new Costco warehouse at Tumwater Boulevard and Littlerock Road. The new location will be sited on a 22.5-acre parcel and will include a fueling station and car wash.

Costco to spend $16M in road improvements, impact fees as part of development in Tumwater

Costco Wholesale Corporation is expected to spend around $16 million on road improvements and traffic impact fees under a proposed development ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/11/26 | 3 comments

Tumwater Administrative Services Director Michelle Sutherland’s presented a new bargaining agreement with the Tumwater Police Guild to the Tumwater City Council on Sept. 1, 2026.

Tumwater City Council approves new contract with police guild

The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to sign a new, three-year contract with the Tumwater Police ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/7/26 | 1 comment

The Tumwater Budget & Finance Committee met on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, to review an ordinance related to general obligation bonds.

Committee endorses ordinance related to general obligation bonds in Tumwater

The Tumwater Budget & Finance Committee endorsed an ordinance that allows city staff to advance work related to the issuance of general ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 9/4/26 | 1 comment

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors held the first reading of policies regarding students with disabilities, telecommunication device usage and school visitors at a meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.

Tumwater school board reviews policies on disabilities, phone usage and school visits

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors held the first reading on policies that safeguard students with disabilities, manage school ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/4/26

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors adopted the district’s 2026-27 budget and interfund loan resolutions at a meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.

Tumwater School District board adopts budget, interfund loan resolution for 2026-27 cycle

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors approved a budget and $1.5 million interfund loan for the 2026-27 school ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 9/1/26

Crews are currently working to build the walls around a new larger culvert in Percival Creek at Sapp Road in Tumwater.

Committee recommends additional spending for Sapp Road culvert in Tumwater

The Tumwater Public Works Committee has recommended increasing the budget for a culvert currently being built in Percival Creek at ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/26/26

Carrie Gillum, the lead for the City of Tumwater's Drinking Water Program, showed a map of the city’s production and monitoring wells to the city council on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

Tumwater Water Resources & Sustainability Department shares its efforts to conserve water

Representatives from the Tumwater Water Resources & Sustainability Department recently shared water conservation efforts in the ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/24/26 | 1 comment

Representatives of the Thurston Conservation District delivered a presentation to the Tumwater City Council  about their programs and a proposal to increase rates at a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

Thurston Conservation District asks Tumwater for support in effort to increase rates

The Thurston Conservation District turned to the Tumwater City Council for support as it seeks to increase ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/21/26 | 7 comments

City of Tumwater signing up for state workplace giving program

The City of Tumwater is signing up for the state of Washington's Combined Fund Drive workplace giving ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/20/26

Energize Thurston is now in its second year.

Discounted heat pump program enters second year in Thurston County

Energize Thurston, the heat pump campaign for Thurston County, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, is now in ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/18/26

The veterinary staff at Pasado’s Safe Haven.

JASCOM hears plan for new low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Tumwater

Thurston County pet owners are expected to have another low-cost option for spay and neuter services before the end of the ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/17/26 | 4 comments