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Road striping process to continue next week in Tumwater

A nighttime road striping process is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, across the City of ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 8/28/25

A total of 300 participants rated the city’s fire and emergency medical services as the services they’re most satisfied with, followed by availability of high-quality drinking water, parks and recreation facilities, and police services.

Survey finds majority of Tumwater residents satisfied with city services

A survey conducted by the City of Tumwater found the majority of its residents rated city services and their quality of life ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/26/25

A peanut-shaped roundabout on Linwood Avenue and 2nd Avenue in Tumwater aims to address traffic and safety issues caused by the current configuration of the intersection.

Tumwater moves forward with roundabout on Linwood and 2nd avenues

A peanut-shaped roundabout on Linwood Avenue and 2nd Avenue in Tumwater is moving forward with the possible start of construction near the ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/25/25 | 15 comments

The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors held a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, before adopting Resolution 25-003 to authorize the sale of its surplus Deschutes Valley property to the City of Tumwater.

LOTT authorizes takeover of Deschutes Valley holdings by City of Tumwater

The LOTT Clean Water Alliance’s Deschutes Valley holdings, once envisioned as the proposed site of a reclaimed water plant, is being sold to ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/20/25 | 5 comments

Nighttime Interstate 5 ramp closures planned between Maytown and Tumwater

Motorists are being encouraged to add more travel time to their trips because of nighttime closures to northbound Interstate 5 ramps between Maytown and ... more

The JOLT News Staff | 8/18/25

The Olympia Regional Airport and its properties generated $1,758,278 in revenue in the first half of the year. Accounting for $1,655,267 in expenses, the airport earned a profit of $103,011.

Lack of habitat conservation plan hampers revenue growth at Olympia Regional Airport

The lack of a complete habitat conservation plan (HCP) continues to hamper revenue growth for Olympia Regional ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/8/25 | 6 comments

Wanted man arrested after alleged assault on police officer in Tumwater

A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer with a knife. According to a Tumwater Police Department report ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/8/25 | 1 comment

The Tumwater School District will hold its annual donation drive, "Stuff the Bus," on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

Tumwater School District to hold school supply donation drive on Aug. 9

The Tumwater School District will hold its annual donation drive, "Stuff the Bus," to collect new school supplies for incoming students from ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/5/25

Man arrested for alleged bank fraud in Tumwater

A man was taken into custody after authorities said he tried to withdraw thousands of dollars from a credit union using a false identity. According to Tumwater Police Department … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/4/25

Man wanted on felony warrant nabbed after bicycle stop

A 31-year-old bicyclist was arrested after allegedly providing a false identity during a traffic stop in ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/1/25 | 1 comment

Driver arrested after high-speed crash sends another motorist to hospital

A 32-year-old man was taken into custody after he allegedly sped through City of Tumwater streets at more than 100 mph, caused a collision with ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/31/25

Sensitive text messages spark rebuke from school districts

Sensitive text messages about "biological boys" in girls high school sports sparked a rebuke from Olympia School District and Tumwater School District ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/31/25 | 4 comments

City of Tumwater to establish communications department

The City of Tumwater is planning to establish a communications department. The Tumwater Budget and Finance Committee endorsed an ordinance ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/30/25 | 5 comments

Man with active warrant arrested for alleged possession of a stolen car

A 36-year-old man was arrested after authorities found him in an allegedly stolen car parked in the parking lot of a local restaurant in ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/30/25

The Tumwater School District held a preliminary reading of the 2025-26 budget on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Tumwater School District estimates $4.8M general fund balance

The Tumwater School District reported an estimated $4,805,488 general fund balance for the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/29/25

Scent of history: Working dogs assist in Tumwater cemetery discoveries

At precisely 8 a.m. on July 22, 2025, three skilled working dogs — Kili, Torr and Riley — from Cairn Canine Detection began their search at Tumwater’s historic Union ... more

By Shirley Stirling | 7/29/25 | 2 comments

Superintendent Kevin Bogatin met with the Tumwater School District Board of Directors on Thursday, July 24, 2025, for an update on the 2024-25 School Resource Officer program.

Tumwater School District board reviews new $600K contract for school resource officers

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors is set to ink a new $610,430 contract for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program with the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 7/28/25

A woman who allegedly trespassed at a residence was arrested by Tumwater Police Department officers on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The woman allegedly resisted arrest and reportedly kicked one of the responding officers, resulting her being put in a WRAP restraint for her misdeeds.

Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting officer, trespassing

A 37-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly trespassed at a residence and later assaulted a responding officer, according to a Tumwater Police ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/28/25

Sex offender arrested for alleged possession of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct

A man convicted of sex offenses was arrested earlier this month after an investigation uncovered alleged files of minors engaged in sexually explicit ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/24/25 | 4 comments

Dr. Wendy Frazier, a consultant who specializes in organizational development, delivered a report to the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The report delves into how the council members feel about their roles, the core process of their jobs as council members, communication patterns and their interpersonal dynamics.

Consultant delves into interpersonal dynamics of Tumwater City Council

A consultant’s report to the Tumwater City Council delved into the interpersonal dynamics and communication patterns of council members and city ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 7/24/25 | 2 comments