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Environmental consultant Kim Frappier presented to Tumwater’s Tree Board and Planning Commission the canopy cover system as a way to specify tree retention.
Tumwater deliberates new ideas for incentives and protection of trees
Tumwater’s tree board and planning commission deliberated on proposed ideas for the protection of trees and vegetation covered by a chapter of the Tumwater Municipal Code during a joint meeting … more
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Dr. Oliver Bowers explained to Tuwmater’s public safety committee a staffing model to determine how many officers the police department needs.
Tumwater’s police department is short at least 8 officers, according to staffing model
Tumwater Police District currently needs to have 41 officers on staff, according to a model developed by criminal justice researcher Dr. Oliver Bowers. His staffing model declares the police … more
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Approximately 45 of the 60 protestors observed the public testimony portion of the Port of Olympia Commission meeting on January 9, 2022; of these, 17 spoke to the commission.
Protesters, Port staff differ about expectations for Airport Master Plan Update
Some 60 area residents protested last night for 30 minutes outside of the Port of Olympia’s meeting room, prior to the commissioners’ regular meeting, seeking to persuade the … more
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Seven community members participated in a public hearing for the proposed fire benefit charge (FBC) on Monday, January 9, 2023.
RFA planning committee holds public hearing on Fire Benefit Charge
The Regional Fire Authority planning committee held a public hearing on the Fire Benefit Charge, one of the funding components in the Olympia-Tumwater Fire Authority operation, on Monday, January … more
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Environmental consultant Meredith Greer discussed with Tumwater’s public work committee a grant agreement to develop a bioretention facility in the golf course parking lot.
Grant for development of a stormwater treatment facility for golf course endorsed by Tumwater committee
Tumwater’s Public Works Committee endorsed a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology to the city council for the design and construction of a bioretention facility in the parking lot of … more
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Come and learn the great ole' American game.
Tumwater invites kids, parents to join spring baseball league
Tumwater is calling out kids and parents to come out and play in its spring baseball league. In a press release, the city’s Parks & Recreation Department is inviting kids from K to 5th … more
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The sign in front of Tumwater City Hall shows the city's logo.
Tumwater lacked controls to ensure accurate financial reporting — state auditor
Tumwater had no adequate internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, according to an audit report released by the state auditor on Thursday, December 29. “Our audit found … more
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The sign in front of Tumwater City Hall shows the city's logo.
Tumwater’s top stories for 2022
Sullivan becomes Tumwater’s first female mayor Debbie Sullivan was sworn into office as the first female mayor of Tumwater during a face-to-face ceremony on January 4. She won the 2021 … more
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The county and Tumwater is offering to get rid of your trees for free.
Tumwater, county to recycle Christmas trees
Thurston County and Tumwater are offering to recycle their residents’ Christmas trees for free. The city’s website announced that Tumwater’s Transportation Operation crews would … more
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Man points to a road closed sign on a highway.
Sapp Road and RW Johnson closed in Tumwater – downed power lines
Tumwater is warning motorists to avoid Sapp Road and RW Johnson. According to the city in a Facebook post, the two roads are currently closed while crews from Puget Sound Energy are working on … more
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The Capitol Boulevard Project's anticipated changes over an aerial photo of the area.
Tumwater to make major changes at Trosper and Capitol next year
Tumwater will start its work on Capitol Boulevard next year in an effort to address several traffic issues in the area. “Though this construction will be particularly disruptive,” said … more
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Cities announce modified office hours for the holiday weekend
Olympia, Tumwater will have adjusted office hours during the holiday, while some Lacey facilities will be closed because of coming weather. In a press release, Olympia stated that its city hall … more
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Depending on how deep the snow gets, some roads will be much harder to drive on. Photo from a 2019 snowstorm in Olympia.
Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey plan for winter driving and snowplowing
Residents and motorists of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater are advised to be aware of their cities’ snow plow routes, winter plans and measures. On their respective websites, the three cities … more
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Winter driving has it's own challenges. Here are some tips from the area.
Winter driving tips
Winter driving tips Tumwater and Lacey are offering tips for driving in snow and ice this winter. The Tumwater website has listed several suggestions for driving safely during these times when … more
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A permanent supportive housing project is being proposed to be built along Franz Anderson in Olympia.
Tumwater allocates $275,000 from ARPA funds to Franz Anderson housing project
Tumwater city council agreed to allocate $275,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to a permanent supportive housing project located along Franz Anderson Road in Olympia during a … more
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The two trees in Tumwater are recognized by American Forests as the two largest American chestnut trees.
Tumwater Tree Board endorses two American chestnut trees for heritage tree status
Tumwater Tree Board endorses two American chestnut trees for heritage tree status By Jerome Tuaño Tumwater’s Tree Board endorsed to the city council the nomination of two chestnut … more
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Capitol Boulevard SW and Lee Street SW intersection are advised to take care and note that traffic lights at the crossing will be turned off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Signal work at Capitol Blvd-Lee St in Tumwater
Motorists passing through Tumwater’s Capitol Boulevard SW and Lee Street SW intersection are advised to take care and note that traffic lights at the crossing will be turned off from 8 a.m. to … more
Potential site plan for a manufacturing site to be used by Swire, a bottle for Coca-Cola.
Port moves forward with bottler lease despite public pushback
The Port of Olympia commission unanimously approved a 75-year lease contract with Swire, a Coca-Cola bottler, despite appeals from the public to postpone the vote during a meeting held on Monday, … more
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The Olympia and Tumwater fire and emergency services infrastructure is the push of the plan for the proposed Regional Fire Authority.
Fire Benefit Charge public hearing on January 9, Olympia and Tumwater Regional Fire Authority planning committee
The Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee is slated to hold a public hearing focusing on the Fire Benefit Charge (RFA) on January 9. All committee members preferred holding the public … more
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The Brewery Wellfield site, located beside Tumwater Valley Golf Club, contains more than 30 wells that need additional facilities if they are going to be utilized.
Tumwater gets ready to claim Lacey’s portion of the Olympia Brewery Wellfield
The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on December 6 to sign a memorandum of agreement with Lacey and Olympia, paving the way for Tumwater’s takeover of Lacey’s … more
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