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What’s happening this weekend — Oregon Trail Days celebration, free outdoor movie events and other activities
It's going to be a fun-filled weekend in Thurston County. Bring the family outdoors for the 58th annual Oregon Trail Days festival in Tenino, check out ... more
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A suspect's vehicle collided with another vehicle, which resulted to the victim's vehicle slamming into a building in Tumwater. The driver suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for immediate treatment. 
Wanted 18-year-old arrested after car chase, crash in Tumwater
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday morning, July 18, following a police chase, crash and foot pursuit near Tumwater Boulevard and ... more
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A slide from Sustainability Manager Alyssa Jones Wood’s presentation to the Tumwater Public Works Committee about the installation of eight level 2 electric vehicles chargers at several city properties.  She made the presentation at a meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Installation of eight EV chargers completed in Tumwater
The City of Tumwater completed the installation of eight, level 2 electric vehicle chargers at several city properties, according to an update from staff ... more
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Pioneer Park in Tumwater, as seen on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Main play structure removed at Pioneer Park in Tumwater
Safety concerns have prompted the temporary removal of the main play structure on the playground at Pioneer Park ... more
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A slide from Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley’s presentation to the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, showed how TCOMM 911’s gateway controller powers a digital alerting system. 
Tumwater Fire Department to tap into TCOMM 911’s modernized alert system 
The Tumwater Fire Department is getting a new alert system to better protect the health of its personnel. The Tumwater City Council approved an ... more
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Allen Acosta, top left, commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 407, was one of the recipients of Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan’s proclamation recognizing Aug. 7, 2025, as National Purple Heart Day.
Tumwater mayor encourages Purple Heart City designation 
Mayor Debbie Sullivan encouraged the Tumwater City Council to designate the municipality as a Purple Heart ... more
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Ballots mailed out for Aug. 5 primary election in Thurston County
The Thurston County Auditor's Office announced it has mailed more than 147,000 ballots to registered voters for the Aug. 5 Primary Election. more
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Man arrested in Tumwater for alleged harassment, theft and damage to police vehicle 
A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly  threatening a customer outside a local coffee stand, stealing bakery items, and later damaging a police ... more
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Community members tour the soon-to-open Homes First house in Tumwater, which will offer housing to low-income individuals in recovery. The house needs floors, doors and trim, and will be move-in ready at the end of July.
Homes First remodels house in Tumwater
Remodeling on a home in Tumwater is nearly complete and ready to house people in need of shelter, thanks to a collaborative project between Homes First ... more
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The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee reviewed a new contract between the city and the Tumwater School District for a school resource officer (SRO) program at a meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Tumwater committee considers renewal of school resource officer program 
The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee is considering renewing a contract between the city and Tumwater School District for a school resource ... more
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Tumwater City Council reviewed the status of the city’s food system plan, particularly its proposed goals and policies, at a meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Tumwater’s food system plan aims to address local food insecurity 
The City of Tumwater is continuing to work on its food system plan, which seeks to address food insecurity. The council reviewed goals and policies of the plan at a meeting on Tuesday, July … more
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The FIFA Seattle Organizing Committee has designated nine fan zones in Washington where people may watch and celebrate the games. One of the nine fan zones is the “Olympia/Lacey/Thurston County fan zone,” which is being coordinated by the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce. 
Tumwater City Council members raise concerns about co-funding FIFA fan zone 
Members of the Tumwater City Council expressed concerns about participating in a countywide effort that designates the region as a fan zone for FIFA ... more
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The procession of graduates at the graduation ceremony for the New Market High School Class of 2025 at New Market Skills Center Lecture Hall in Tumwater on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
New Market High School Class of 2025 graduates
The New Market High School Class of 2025 was honored at a graduation ceremony at New Market Skills Center Lecture Hall in Tumwater on Wednesday ... more
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City of Tumwater GIS Manager Jennifer Radcliff, top left, briefed the Tumwater City Council on an ordinance renewing a franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy at a meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. 
Tumwater aims to renew PSE franchise agreement
The Tumwater City Council recommended adopting an ordinance to renew a franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) at a meeting on ... more
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Tumwater Parks & Recreation Department Director Chuck Denney, left, received a proclamation from Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Tumwater proclaims Parks and Recreation Month, as staff readies for July 4 activities
The Tumwater City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, as city staff prepares for Fourth of July activities ... more
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A pair of graduates pose for a photo at the Black Hills High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Black Hills High School Class of 2025 graduates
The Black Hills High School Class of 2025 graduated in an evening ceremony at Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on ... more
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The Tumwater High School Class of 2025 graduated on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Tumwater High School Class of 2025 graduates
The Tumwater High School Class of 2025 graduated on Friday, June 6, at Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion. The ceremony began with a prelude by the ... more
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The Tumwater Fourth of July parade route.
Several street closures planned for Fourth of July parade in Tumwater
A planned Fourth of July parade in Tumwater will upend traffic patterns in some parts of the city in order to accommodate the ... more
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The Timberland Regional Library released photos of its newly remodeled site, which will be revealed at the grand reopening on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  
Remodeled Tumwater library to fully reopen after six months of limited operations 
After around six months of limited operations since renovations started in December 2024, the Timberland Regional Library in Tumwater will host a grand ... more
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Tumwater City Council member Kelly Von Holtz, top left, read the content of an ordinance that reaffirmed the city’s commitment to protecting civil rights at a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. 
Tumwater City Council revisits ordinance that reaffirms city’s commitment to civil rights 
After proclaiming Thursday, June 19, as Juneteenth, the Tumwater City Council revisited an ordinance that reaffirmed the city’s commitment to civil ... more
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