Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Welcome the new year with some new crafts or learnings of your own.
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The JOLT News Staff
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1/3/25
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The Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative (TCMC) is calling on community members to join its Community Advisory Workgroup (CAW) and contribute to the region's goal of ...
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Looking back on 2024, the issue that caused the biggest rift in Tumwater was a tree on Old Highway 99.
Mayor Debbie Sullivan’s plan to remove the Davis-Meeker Gary Oak tree …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/1/25
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Tumwater School District (OSD) is working with service provider Performance Fact on a strategic planning initiative crucial for shaping the district’s future ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/23/24
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Tumwater is asking the public to participate in a survey, as part of a needs assessment and feasibility study for a new community center.
The construction of a new community center is …
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The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board of Directors elected Melissa Beard, District 4 Director and former vice president, as its new president on Dec. 12.
Beard will also …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/17/24
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Tumwater School District (TSD) sees an ending fund balance of $6,633,727 on its 2024 budget, amounting to a $4.52 million operating deficit from last year.
TSD Assistant Superintendent of …
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Providence St. Peter’s Hospital will close three outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) clinics in mid-January: Chehalis, Tumwater Valley and Sleater Kinney.
This change impacts …
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Work that started in 2022 to amend Tumwater’s various tree codes may get delayed again, as a draft plan for city staff shows the work would pause in 2025.
Brad …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/13/24
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Join local performances to welcome the spirit of glee and donate at fundraisers for the spirit of giving.
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12/12/24
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The Tumwater City Council voted to pass a resolution on Tuesday, Dec. 3, providing a policy statement that affirms the council’s “commitment to equality, dignity, and protection of civil …
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The Tumwater Fire Department nominated Scott Piper as firefighter of the year.
The proclamation was made on Tuesday, Dec. 3, during the Tumwater City Council meeting where Piper was given …
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A desire to expand its footprint in the city of Tumwater has Costco Wholesale on a path to develop a new location in the southwest part of town.
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) approved the award of $19.7 million in federal transportation funding to a slate of projects across the region. The funding will support critical road, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/9/24
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The Tumwater City Council voted to adopt the city’s 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The adopted budget contains a $5.7 million deficit in the general government fund to be …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/9/24
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Enjoy a breakfast with Santa or visit one of the Christmas fundraisers and activities.
Signing Santa , Friday, December 6, 6 – 8 p.m. The Signing Santa program, presented by the …
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12/5/24
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Olympia Tumwater Foundation (OTF) should know by March 2025 if it will get funding to continue its History and Nature Center project.
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The Tumwater Fire Department will host an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for individuals interested in exploring a career in emergency medical services or firefighting.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/3/24
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Tumwater’s city operations generated around 3,821 metric tons of equivalent carbon dioxide (CO₂e) in 2023, which is less than 1% compared to 2015, according to a sustainability report …
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Tumwater’s community tradition, Santa Stop, returns this month on Wednesdays leading to Christmas Day.
Santa Stops will be held at Tumwater Hill Park, Kindred Park, and …
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