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A view of the Western Plaza Senior Mobile Home Park on Monday, Nov 13, 2023 in Tumwater, Washington. The park, which was recently bought by Legacy Communities LLC, is upping rent at unsustainable rates for tenants that are often on a fixed income, as well as ignoring maintenance responsibilities. (Grant Hindsley for Crosscut)
Tumwater mobile home tenants lobby against rent hikes
Tucked right behind one of Tumwater’s many strip malls sits Western Plaza Mobile Home Park, whose residents gathered inside the community’s clubhouse. Kyle Taylor Lucas hurried... more
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Tumwater City Council approved its 2024 legislative agenda on December 5.
Tumwater approves legislative priorities in 2024 
Tumwater City Council adopted its legislative agenda for the State Legislature’s 2024 session.   The 2024 legislative agenda , a document that which guides the city’s funding … more
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Tumwater City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Thurston Regional Housing Council as part of its consent agenda on December 5, 2023
Tumwater enters agreement to help fund Olympia’s Franz Anderson housing project 
Tumwater City Council authorized an interlocal agreement with the members of the Thurston Regional Housing Council to help develop a permanent supportive housing project on Franz Anderson Road in … more
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Economic Development Program Manager Austin Ramriez briefs the Tumwater City Council about a contract renewal with Thurston Economic Development Council.
Tumwater extends contract with Thurston Economic Development Council for economic development services 
Tumwater City Council approved a new contract with Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) on Tuesday, December 5 , to provide the city with economic development services.   The … more
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File photo showing flooding in various sites of Olympia.
Flooding reports pouring in from all over Thurston County
According to Lacey , “We received 2.96 inches of rain yesterday (12/5) which was a record for the date, breaking the previous record of 2.18 inches set in 1970. That was a long-standing record … more
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Tumwater Parks and Recreation offers a range of programs that promise to keep kids and adults entertained and engaged this winter. 
Tumwater Parks and Recreation offers exciting winter break programs for kids and kids at heart 
Tumwater Parks and Recreation offers a range of programs that promise to keep kids and adults entertained and engaged this winter .   Ascend Gymnastics Winter Camp   For the young … more
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Use caution when passing through road construction sites.
Tumwater announces daytime ramp closures on Interstate 5 on December 5 and 6
Tumwater advised daytime travelers on Interstate 5 in Tumwater to plan their routes accordingly. Ramp closures are scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, and Wednesday, December 6. Washington State … more
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Gary with visitors at the Centennial Rose Garden.
Saving the roses
Our rose garden We might have lost our Centennial Rose Garden, which has been maintained by volunteers from the Olympia Rose Society (ORS) since 1988. Have you ever visited the rose garden? It … more
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What's happening this weekend – Events with Santa and charities
Christmas has started here in Thurston County. Check out some events featuring Santa and his generous crew of charity helpers.   Plum Street Resource Fair, Friday, December 1, 1 … more
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Natural areas for bird watching
Following a recent column I received a request – “Could you please recommend some good local bird watching places beside the Nisqually area?” Here are some suggestions, including … more
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Mary Heather Ames, Assistant Transportation & Engineering Director, met with the Tumwater Planning Commission last night to set a date for the public hearing of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments Final Docket.
Tumwater Planning Commission sets public hearing date for Comprehensive Plan Amendments final docket
Last night, the Tumwater Planning Commission scheduled the hearing for Ordinance No. O2023-002, Final Docket for 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, on December 12 at their next meeting. … more
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The Tumwater Planning Commission met last Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Tumwater discusses Lands for Public Purposes and Utilities elements of 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Housing and Land Use Planner Erika Smith-Erickson briefed the Tumwater Planning Commission on the Lands for Public Purposes and Utilities elements of its 2025 Comprehensive Plan periodic update on … more
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The swearing-in ceremony was held today at 12:30 p.m. and was witnessed by some 60 people who overflowed the council chambers at 3000 Pacific Ave. The front row shows former county commissioner Karen Valenzuela in the blue blouse; next to her is Wayne Fournier, Maggie Sanders, Emily Clouse, Sarah Tonge
Official November 7 election results are in, Thurston County commissioners sworn in
Thurston County officially announced the November 7 General Election results earlier today, with only one position withheld for a recount. According to the results document, 77,421 ballots were … more
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At the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting yesterday, November 21, 2023, Hands On Children’s Museum Chief Executive Officer Patty Belmonte said that about 100,000 of their 300,000 annual visitors enter the museum at a free or reduced fee programming.
Thurston County eyes adding 15 years to agreement with cities to fund Hands On Children Museum’s maintenance and expansion
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and … more
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Tumwater invites those interested in firefighting to its Career Discovery this November 29
Tumwater invites community to firefighting career discovery day
Tumwater is inviting the community to a Career Discovery event on firefighting. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., the event will take place at the Fire Station Headquarters at 311 … more
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What's happening this weekend?
November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations. more
Resident Arden Wryt (upper left) along with 11 other people gave their public comments to Tumwater City Council to reject an ordinance allowing overnight stays in city properties.
Tumwater pulls back ordinance allowing overnight stays in city properties by indigent
Tumwater City Council pulled back an ordinance allowing overnight stays in public parks and other city properties from its agenda on Tuesday, November 21. The ordinance is primarily about … more
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A diagram showing the current foundations of the brewhouse combined with the planned seismic improvements for the structure.
Tumwater old brewhouse phase two renovation project gets approval of appropriateness 
Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission approved on Thursday, November 16, a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase of the renovation project for the old brewhouse tower. … more
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Evergreen State College student Amita Devarajan (lower right) presents her study to the Tumwater Tree Board.
Study shows climate change vulnerability of trees used for urban forestry in Puget Sound
A study by an Evergreen State College student shows the climate change vulnerability of several trees used for urban forestry in the Puget Sound region. In a presentation to the Tumwater Tree … more
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Government offices and services closed for the holiday
Government and services closures for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day
Government Closures for November 23 and 24 Thurston County offices. Residences of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to use the Sheriff’s office non-emergency number for … more
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