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Residents attend a public hearing for the division of a 10.72-acre land near Sapp Road and Crosby Boulevard.
Concerns abound proposed residential development near Sapp Road and Crosby Boulevard
A proposal to develop 10.72 acres of land near Sapp Road and Crosby Boulevard in Tumwater drew concerns from residents who live near the area.      Residents wrote to … more
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If you drive I-5 in Tumwater, I-5 ramp will be closed Thursday
I-5’s on and off ramps at Exit 102 to Trosper Road SW will be closed on Thursday, June 1 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day for lane markings. The city crews are preparing to construct a large portion of the new roundabout at 6th Avenue SW. more
Volunteers give a cheer.
National Trails Day is for nature lovers giving back, Tumwater and Olympia hosting work parties this Saturday, June 3
National Trails Day will be celebrated on the first Saturday of June as a day of service for hometown trails and for those who love trails and nature. The holiday is a nationwide movement by the … more
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TSD President Scott Killough awards the certificate of recognition to James Kois from Black Hills High School.
Tumwater school board recognizes Music State Solo winners from city high schools
Tumwater School District (TSD) recognized students from local schools for participating and accomplishing several wins at a state music contest. TSD thanked James Kois from Black Hills High … more
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Tumwater staff discuss social media and public record
Local jurisdictions are required to archive public records in compliance with the Public Records Act (PRA), but with social media blurring the line between what is personal and what is for work, it … more
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Tumwater woman allegedly steals from store, assaults employee
A Tumwater woman was arrested after allegedly stealing food from a store and attacking an employee who confronted her for attempting to leave without paying. Tumwater police arrested Jaclyn T. … more
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Sustainability Coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood updates the Tumwater Public Works Committee on the recently installed EV charging stations at city hall.
Energy savings company proposes power efficiency measures to Tumwater
Energy savings company MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions has completed a preliminary audit of public facilities in Tumwater to identify potential energy-saving measures, Sustainability Coordinator … more
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The red markings show the location of 13 road segments whose pavements are scheduled for repair this year.
Pavement repairs on 13 Tumwater roads scheduled for this year
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a $3.9 million public works contract with Miles Resources, LLC, for this year’s pavement maintenance project. Bill Lindauer, … more
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Tumwater School Board held a hybrid meeting last Thursday, May 11 discussing TVA's potential suspension.
Tumwater Virtual Academy faces suspension from lack of students
Tumwater School District Interim Superintendent Carole Meyer moved to suspend Tumwater Virtual Academy (TVA)’s operations during a board meeting last Thursday, May 11, citing enrolment issues. … more
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Lisa Parks, newly appointed City Administrator for the City of Tumwater.
Tumwater City Council confirms Lisa Parks’ appointment
The Tumwater City Council voted 6-1 to confirm the appointment of Lisa Parks as the next city administrator on Tuesday, May 9. Parks is currently the executive services director at the Port of … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Which offices will be up for election this year? Candidate filing window is next week
The voter and candidacy registration deadline for the August 1 Primary Election is fast approaching. The Thurston County Auditor  has published election deadlines on this website.   … more
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Tumwater City Council approved the renewal of a jail services agreement with the Nisqually Indian Tribe at a meeting on Tuesday, May 9.
Tumwater renews contract with Nisqually Corrections Center
The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to renew its jail services agreement with the Nisqually Indian Tribe to provide housing for the city’s inmates at the Nisqually … more
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The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them. These opinions come from members of our community.
Hey, democracy can work
The recent local election on the Regional Fire Authority was interesting, and eventful, and not because of the electoral result itself. In politics (all history?) the lessons learned, if at all, come … more
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This is a copy of the mailer sent to residents in Olympia and Tumwater during the week that ended March 31, 2023.
Tumwater signs joint defense agreement with Olympia to address PDC complaints
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a joint defense agreement with the city of Olympia on Tuesday, May 2, to address complaints filed by two area residents with the Public … more
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Police agencies often use plastic tape, as shown, to cordon off areas in which they are conducting investigations.
Handgun-looking toy leads to temporary lockout of Tumwater Middle School this morning
Tumwater Middle School was temporarily placed on lockout after a minor was seen heading to campus with an object later identified to be a toy that looked like a handgun. In a Facebook post , the … more
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"We want to encourage the community to enjoy the benefits of riding a bike, both to individuals and the community's health and well-being," said Bicycle Commuter Challenge Coordinator Duncan Green.
Intercity Transit hosts 36th Annual Bicycle Community Challenge this month
Intercity Transit is hosting the Annual Bicycle Community Challenge in Thurston County this month.  Bicycle Commuter Challenge Coordinator Duncan Green said the 36-year-old event is the … more
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Tumwater Planning Commission met on April 25 to discuss proposed amendments for categorical exemptions in the SEPA review process.
To create more affordable housing, Tumwater is matching state thresholds for development to limit environmental reviews
Tumwater Planning Commission is working to match the maximum threshold allowed by the state for proposed development projects before they require a review under the State Environmental Policy Act … more
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Chin Ho Chen
Chin Ho Chen, 79, of Tumwater, died on April 29 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington , 360-753-1065. more
Tumwater and Olympia voters rejected the proposed regional fire authority in the April 25, 2023 election, with 11,396 votes (63.68%) against 6,500 votes (36.32%).
Voters say no to regional fire authority
Olympia and Tumwater voters overwhelmingly rejected their cities’ proposition to divest their fire departments and merge them into a regional fire authority (RFA) as more than 63 percent of … more
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Who is the Thurston Climate Action Team and do they wear capes?
Did you miss me? Apologies if you missed my column last week (and thank you for noticing my absence), but the virus that has been going around caught me, and I was down for the count for the full … more
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