Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Tumwater is asking the public to participate in a survey, as part of a needs assessment and feasibility study for a new community center.
The construction of a new community center is …
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The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board of Directors elected Melissa Beard, District 4 Director and former vice president, as its new president on Dec. 12.
Beard will also …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/17/24
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Tumwater School District (TSD) sees an ending fund balance of $6,633,727 on its 2024 budget, amounting to a $4.52 million operating deficit from last year.
TSD Assistant Superintendent of …
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Providence St. Peter’s Hospital will close three outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) clinics in mid-January: Chehalis, Tumwater Valley and Sleater Kinney.
This change impacts …
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Work that started in 2022 to amend Tumwater’s various tree codes may get delayed again, as a draft plan for city staff shows the work would pause in 2025.
Brad …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/13/24
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Join local performances to welcome the spirit of glee and donate at fundraisers for the spirit of giving.
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12/12/24
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The Tumwater City Council voted to pass a resolution on Tuesday, Dec. 3, providing a policy statement that affirms the council’s “commitment to equality, dignity, and protection of civil …
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The Tumwater Fire Department nominated Scott Piper as firefighter of the year.
The proclamation was made on Tuesday, Dec. 3, during the Tumwater City Council meeting where Piper was given …
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A desire to expand its footprint in the city of Tumwater has Costco Wholesale on a path to develop a new location in the southwest part of town.
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) approved the award of $19.7 million in federal transportation funding to a slate of projects across the region. The funding will support critical road, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/9/24
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The Tumwater City Council voted to adopt the city’s 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The adopted budget contains a $5.7 million deficit in the general government fund to be …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/9/24
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Enjoy a breakfast with Santa or visit one of the Christmas fundraisers and activities.
Signing Santa , Friday, December 6, 6 – 8 p.m. The Signing Santa program, presented by the …
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12/5/24
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Olympia Tumwater Foundation (OTF) should know by March 2025 if it will get funding to continue its History and Nature Center project.
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The Tumwater Fire Department will host an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for individuals interested in exploring a career in emergency medical services or firefighting.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/3/24
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Tumwater’s city operations generated around 3,821 metric tons of equivalent carbon dioxide (CO₂e) in 2023, which is less than 1% compared to 2015, according to a sustainability report …
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Tumwater’s community tradition, Santa Stop, returns this month on Wednesdays leading to Christmas Day.
Santa Stops will be held at Tumwater Hill Park, Kindred Park, and …
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The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met on Thursday, November 21, to develop a work plan for 2025.
However, without funding and additional staffing capacity to support the …
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The Tumwater City Council, acting as the board members of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District Board, adopted the park district’s 2025-2026 budget on Tuesday, November 19.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/25/24
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan announced that she will not seek reelection in 2025, citing personal and family reasons for why she won’t serve a second term.
Sullivan announced this …
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Tumwater City Council voted 5-1 to adopt an ordinance increasing the city’s utility tax from 6% to 12%.
Finance Director Troy Niemeyer, who briefed the council on the ordinance …
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