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Tumwater’s public works committee agreed to schedule a public hearing about the annexation of Hopkins district into Tumwater.
Tumwater and Thurston County looking to stop Hopkins Drainage District
A Tumwater city committee is working to oppose the annexation of 599 properties into the Hopkins Drainage Ditch District No. 2 with an ordinance aiming to prevent the action. Further, Thurston … more
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The 60% design of the new culvert under Sapp Road triggers additional requirements for stormwater management.
Design for culvert calls for additional $80,000 in project cost
The design developed for a new culvert along Percival Creek under Sapp Road calls for an additional $80,753 in the project’s design cost, raising it from $143,000 to … more
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Tumwater city council members Leatta Dahlhoff and Joan Cathey questioned how Thurston Strong benefits entrepreneurs in their city.
Tumwater city council questions allocation of Thurston Strong funds
Tumwater city council questions allocation of Thurston Strong funds Doubts expressed on how it is used By Jerome Tuaño Members of Tumwater’s city council questioned the benefits … more
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Tumwater man killed in ‘seemingly unprovoked’ shooting
A 26-year-old Tumwater man was killed in a “seemingly unprovoked” shooting at a WinCo Foods parking lot in Olympia, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) said … more
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Tumwater’s general government committee met on September 14 to discuss yearly amendments to the city’s municipal code.
Tumwater deliberates church signage and use
Tumwater’s General Government Committee argued an amendment to the city’s municipal code, which will allow 15-feet signage for churches in residential zone districts during their meeting … more
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Tumwater city administrator John Doan proposed several increases in stormwater utility fees to cover the city’s contribution to the Deschutes Estuary project.
Tumwater proposes increases in stormwater utility fees to fund Deschutes Estuary project
Tumwater is proposing several increases in stormwater utility fees to fund the city’s contribution toward the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary project. During a city council work session … more
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Tumwater’s public health and safety committee recommended on September 13 for Mayor Debbie Sulivan to renew the city’s contract with Thurston County prosecutors.
Tumwater moves to renew contract with Thurston County prosecutors
Tumwater’s public health committee approved the renewal of a contract to maintain legal support services provided by the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The committee … more
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At the RFA planning committee meeting on September 12, 2022, consultant for RFA Karen Reed presented charts that reflect the impact of estimated FBC adjustments in various properties.
RFA committee discusses possible FBC adjustments
Regional Fire Authority planning committee members are considering six options to adjust the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) formula. At the RFA planning committee meeting held Monday, September 12, … more
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Four applicants failed the chief’s interview as discussed during a civil service commission meeting on September 8.
No new Tumwater police officer hired in August
Tumwater’s Civil Service Commissioners revealed that there had been no new police officer hired in August after all six applicants failed the application process. The applicants for … more
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Tumwater Starbucks workers are holding a strike this weekend.
Starbucks workers at Tumwater location announce two-day strike
In response to Starbucks’ continued union-busting practices, Starbucks workers from the Capitol Blvd and Trosper St. locations are going on a two-day strike. Workers from this store, located at … more
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Tumwater's road reconfiguration project involves the construction of three roundabouts along Capitol Boulevard, Interstate-5, and Trosper Road.
Tumwater rejects bids for Capitol Boulevard reconfiguration project
Tumwater will restart the bidding process for the reconfiguration project along Capitol Boulevard, Interstate-5, and Trosper Road after the city council rejected all five bids submitted for the … more
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Tumwater will donate an empty house at 6541 Henderson Blvd SE as low-income housing for women.
Tumwater donates vacant house to housing non-profit
Tumwater will donate an empty house at 6541 Henderson Boulevard SE to Homes First, a non-profit corporation based in Washington. Tumwater’s city council approved the donation after they … more
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Areas marked in red show sidewalks to undergo sidewalk construction in Tumwater this month.
Sidewalk construction ongoing in Tumwater this month
Numerous sidewalks in Tumwater will be under construction Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this month, from September 6 to October 6, and will be closed to pedestrians. “Sidewalk … more
When the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning, it's truly urgent.
Red Flag Warning - Hot and dry weather creates fire hazard conditions for Thurston County
Red Flag Warning issued September 5 at 2:23PM PDT until September 7 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WAThe National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red FlagWarning for hot, dry and unstable … more
Traffic will be reduced on Littlerock Road SW, and the east-west shopping center access road will be closed at the intersection in the 5300-5400 block of Littlerock Road SW beginning at 4:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 30.
Roadwork on 5300 and 5400 blocks of Littlerock Road Tuesday
Tumwater warns motorists that traffic will be reduced on Littlerock Road SW, and the east-west shopping center access road will be closed at the intersection in the 5300-5400 block of Littlerock Road … more
Eijah Francis John Cornell, 40, on August. 10, 2022.
Out-of-control man faces felony charge after multiple alleged infractions in Lacey
A man was charged with a felony after allegedly spitting in the face of an officer who arrested him on suspicion of trespassing and disorderly conduct. Eijah Francis Cornell, 40, was charged with … more
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The December 15, 2021 fire that destroyed several businesses, including this one, and an under-construction apartment building, was put out by Olympia Fire Department working in cooperation with several other agencies, including vehicles and firefighters from Tumwater.
Olympia, Tumwater city managers on proposed merger of fire departments
City managers Jay Burney of Olympia and John Doan of Tumwater sat with The JOLT last Friday to answer questions about the proposed Regional Fire Authority, the accompanying Fire Benefit Charge, and … more
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Road construction at various sites in Tumwater this week. Be advised for planning your drives.
Tumwater road construction at various sites this week
Tumwater advised motorists that the northbound lanes of Capitol Boulevard SW at Tumwater Boulevard SW and both lanes of Cleveland Avenue SE between Delta Lane SE and Ensley Lane SE will have … more
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Northbound lanes of Littlerock Road SW and the east-west shopping center access road will be closed at the intersection in the 5300-5400 block of Littlerock Road SW, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 20 to 7:30 a.m., Sunday, August 21.
Littlerock Road closed Saturday night
Tumwater construction crews will close the northbound lanes of Littlerock Road SW and the east-west shopping center access road from 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 20, to 7:30 a.m., Sunday, August … more
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At the Town Hall meeting held Monday, August 15, 2022, Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley and Olympia Fire Chief Todd Carson discussed the importance of quick response in medical emergencies and fire situations.
Fire department chiefs speak out about why Tumwater and Olympia need a regional fire authority
Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley said that creating a Regional Fire Department (RFA) is the best way to address challenges faced by Olympia and Tumwater fire departments. The RFA planning … more
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