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The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission met on Thursday, November 21, to develop a 2025 work plan.
Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission grapples with inadequate resources and staffing support 
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met on Thursday, November 21, to develop a work plan for 2025. However, without funding and additional staffing capacity to support the … more
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A summary of the 2025-2026 budget of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District Board, which the Tumwater City Council adopted on Tuesday, November 19.
Tumwater Metropolitan Park District Board adopts 2025-26 budget 
The Tumwater City Council, acting as the board members of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District Board, adopted the park district’s 2025-2026 budget on Tuesday, November 19.   … more
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City of Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan
Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan says she won’t seek a second term 
Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan announced that she will not seek reelection in 2025, citing personal and family reasons for why she won’t serve a second term.  Sullivan announced this … more
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Finance Director Troy Niemeyer briefed the council on an ordinance increasing the city’s utility tax from 6% to 12%.
Tumwater City Council authorizes utility tax  increase
Tumwater City Council voted 5-1 to adopt an ordinance increasing the city’s utility tax from 6% to 12%.   Finance Director Troy Niemeyer, who briefed the council on the ordinance … more
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This image, from November 18, 2024, shows offshore storms hitting the opposite corners of the United States this week.
“Bomb” cyclone storm warning for tomorrow, Thurston County expects 50 mph winds
For Tuesday, November 19, a Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Wednesday. Winds are expected to be 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. … more
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Senior Services for South Sound Thanksgiving Meal
Senior centers offering mid-day Thanksgiving meals next week
As part of its Senior Nutrition Program this Thanksgiving, Senior Services for South Sound will hold community mid-day meals at various locations next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 19-21. … more
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The Tumwater General Government Committee along with Planning Managaer Brad Medrud (bottom) met on Wednesday, November 13, to discuss an ordinance to streamline land use permit applications.
Tumwater's own committees are recommending streamlining permit applications 
The Tumwater Planning Commission and General Government Committee recommended that the city council amend Tumwater Municipal Code Title 14, which contains provisions for administering the … more
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What’s happening this weekend— bazaars, fundraising and nature activities
Get into the holiday spirit by supporting local businesses.   Lacey Teen Late Night," Friday, November 15, 7 – 8 p.m. Teens will enjoy karaoke, open gym, video games, … more
Thurston County general election unofficial results as of November 8, 4:01 p.m.
November 5, 2024 General Election Last updated on 11/08/2024 4:01 p.m. more
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Finance Director Troy Niemeyer’s slide presentation shows that they brought down the deficit by reducing expenditures from $105.9 million to $102.6 million. 
Tumwater reduces projected 2025-26 budget loss to $6.8 million 
City of Tumwater staff reduced the estimated loss in its draft 2025-26 budget from $10 million to $6.8 million.   When city staff presented on October 22 an update on the budget they are … more
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The Tumwater School District is an early adopter of the new software for the High School and Beyond Plan, Career Connected Learning Coordinator Marcy Proctor said at a meeting on November 7, 2024. 
Tumwater School District early adopter of High School and Beyond Plan
  The Tumwater School District (TSD) is an early adopter of SchoolLinks, the new universal platform for the state-required High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP),  focused on making students … more
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Report for Six-Week Pertussis Incidence Rates by County, 2024 weeks 38 - 44. The incubation period for pertussis is up to 21 days, so six weeks represents two 21-day incubation periods. Outbreaks of pertussis are usually declared over after six weeks have passed with no additional cases. The map above uses the past six weeks of data to highlight areas where the potential for continuing outbreaks exists based on current patterns of reported pertussis disease.
Washington state sees steep increase in whooping cough cases  
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. As of November 2, 1,193 cases have … more
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What’s happening this weekend — Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve, Christmas Bazaars and other festivities
Join others in celebrating nature, art, and community. more
What’s happening this weekend—Homemade For The Holidays Bazaar, Dia de los Muertos - Altar Exhibition and other festivities
Start November with these beautifully curated events and happenings. With markets, a ball, a gala and more... more
Superintendent Kevin Bogatin expressed the district’s support for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources—Board of Natural Resources timber sales.
Tumwater School District Superintendent presents draft letter in support of timber sales 
  Tumwater School District (TSD) Superintendent Kevin Bogatin expressed the district’s support for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources—Board of Natural Resources … more
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A slide from Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer’s presentation to the City Council on Tuesday, October 22, showing the estimated expenditures versus the projected revenues during the 2025-2026 biennium. 
Tumwater's draft budget for 2025-26 biennium would put the city $10 million underwater
The planned expenditure for Tumwater's 2025-26 biennium is $10 million above its revenues, but city staff will continue to explore ways to reduce the gap.   According to a preliminary … more
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TC-CAP’s roadmap follows a voluntary approach, taking an alternate route away from the traditional court system.
Homeless court alternative to be tested via one-year pilot program 
Thurston County is set to pilot its voluntary Thurston County - Court Alternative Program (TC-CAP), a hybrid version of San Diego’s Homeless Court, through a 12-month program.   … more
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A map, prepared by Ronda Larson Kramer, showing the trail of the Oct. 27 Walk along the path of Cowlitz trail
Supporters of Davis-Meeker Oak plan 2.7-mile walk along path of historic Cowlitz Trail Sunday 
Supporters of the Davis-Meeker Oak tree will gather on Sunday, October 27, to walk 2.7 miles of the path of Cowlitz trail, beginning at the historic Oregon White Oak ( Quercus garryana ) tree … more
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Under construction road sign, traffic cones and orange safety helmet
Street closures in Olympia and Tumwater this week
Olympia is warning motorists of street closures along Washington and 4th Avenue and Cherry Streets and 18th Avenue, while Tumwater is announcing a road closure along Seventh Avenue this week. … more
A slide from a May 9, 2024, Tumwater Public Works committee meeting showing that the existing culvert is too small to allow for the natural passage of fish. 
Tumwater City Council approves acquisition of two properties for Percival Creek culvert project 
Tumwater will acquire two properties as necessary right-of-way for a culvert project on Percival Creek.   Tumwater City Council approved the acquisition of the properties for $34,050 as … more
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