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Tumwater and Olympia are considering several options for the size and makeup of the proposed regional fire authority's board.

How to merge fire departments? Here’s what Tumwater and Olympia are considering

Olympia and Tumwater are working through details of the planned merger of their fire departments. During Tumwater’s city council meeting yesterday the members were briefed about governance … more

By Sage Hamilton | 6/22/22

Local Special Olympics athletes bring home the gold, silver, bronze and more

Thurston County’s Fast and Furious Track and Field team brought home some 39 medals and 14 ribbons from the Special Olympics State Games held at Pacific Lutheran University this past … more

By Danny Stusser | 6/21/22

Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan attended the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) Steering Committee June 8 meeting for the first time since she started her term in January this year.

Tumwater Mayor joins Barnes Lake Management District meeting for the first time

Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan attended the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) Steering Committee meeting for the first time since she started her term in January this year. Sullivan said that … more

By JC Medina | 6/16/22

The Tumwater General Government Committee reviewed the proposed amendments for the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) prior to the submission to the City Council’s consent agenda.

Tumwater mulls tweaking municipal code

The Tumwater General Government Committee reviewed the proposed amendments for the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) prior to submitting them to the City Council. During yesterday’s meeting, … more

By JC Medina | 6/9/22

The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.

Tumwater man admits to walking into neighbor’s house, stealing soundbar

A Tumwater man was arrested after admitting to walking into a neighbor’s house when they weren’t around and stealing a soundbar. Michael Anthony Escobar, 30, was arrested on May 29 … more

By Julia Ornedo | 6/3/22

This is Slide 13 from the January 6, 2022 meeting of the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, which identifies Olympia Regional Airport as having potential for additional capacity in general aviation, air cargo and air passenger service capacity.

Airport Master Plan Update Open House being conducted under the shadow of state effort to expand aviation capacity

The Port of Olympia will hold its third public open house on the Olympia Regional Airport Master Plan Update (MPU) on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. For details about … more

By Tiziana Piatos and Danny Stusser | 5/25/22 | 3 comments

Tumwater approves agreement to maintain Palermo Treatment Lagoon

The Tumwater City Council approved an interlocal agreement between Tumwater and the Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) to maintain the Palermo Treatment Lagoon Thursday, May 19. … more

By Tiziana Piatos | 5/20/22 | 1 comment

Alleged no-contact order violator arrested after four-hour standoff

A man accused of violating a no-contact order was arrested on Wednesday, May 18, after a four-hour standoff against Tumwater police and the Thurston County SWAT team. Officers were dispatched to a … more

By Julia Ornedo | 5/19/22

Tumwater annexes 11 parcels into city

City staff urged Tumwater's city leaders to make annexing twelve "islands" a top priority for the council. In his report to the city council yesterday, Tumwater planning manager Brad Medrud said … more

By Tiziana Piatos | 5/19/22

Boyfriend allegedly assaults partner

A Shelton man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in her Tumwater apartment over suspicions of cheating. Tumwater police arrested the suspect, 24, after his girlfriend … more

By Julia Ornedo | 5/17/22

Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley, shown at a Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Tumwater proclaims May 15-21 Emergency Medical Services Week

The Tumwater City Council declared May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Service Week at its meeting Tuesday, May 3. “I encourage all people to join in this observance to recognize those who give … more

By Larry Madarang | 5/16/22

Regional Fire Authority committee members meet on Monday to discuss the public outreach for RFA plan.

Olympia, Tumwater to hold public event on the Regional Fire Authority plan May 19

The cities of Olympia and Tumwater will co-host an online event on May 19 at 6 p.m. to provide opportunities for a public discussion about the Regional Authority (RFA) plan. In an RFA committee … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 5/10/22 | 1 comment

This drawing shows the "Alternative A" conceptual design for Tumwater’s new maintenance and operations facility.

Community members oppose location of planned Tumwater maintenance facility

Plans to build a new Operations and Maintenance Facility for Tumwater have come under scrutiny as residents oppose the long-planned project. “We want the city to call time-out and pause this … more

By Larry Madarang | 5/6/22

Tumwater man arrested over alleged theft

A Tumwater man was arrested after allegedly stealing food from a grocery store. Mohammed Ali Cobian, 42, was arrested on April 28 after a reported theft at the Safeway on Cleveland Avenue. The … more

By Julia Ornedo | 5/6/22

Tumwater's Barclift Park will receive a prefabricated restroom under the plans approved by the city council on May 3, 2022.

Tumwater council approves Barclift Park and Tumwater Hill park restroom improvements

The Tumwater council in its session on Tuesday, May 3, authorized mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a public works contract with KBH Construction Co., of Olympia, $215,900 for restroom improvement … more

By Larry Madarang | 5/5/22

The dashed line shows the Urban Growth Boundary surrounding the city of Tumwater. The city is proposing to annex all 12 parcels into the city.

Tumwater council planning to annex remaining 12 “islands” into city limits

The Tumwater City Council has approved staff recommendations to schedule final deliberations for the city to annex 12 “islands” in the coming months. These “island” … more

By Larry Madarang | 5/4/22 | 1 comment

The southbound portion of US 101 in red will have increased traffic until September due to construction and repairs.

Construction ongoing on US 101 southbound as it joins I-5

Southbound US 101 as well as the highway’s onramp to northbound I-5 will undergo construction from May to September. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 5/3/22 | 1 comment

Kimmie Street to undergo roadwork Friday

Kimmie Street SW’s 9300 block near its 93rd Avenue will have a reduced, alternating lane Friday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tumwater Transportation & Engineering Services Department … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 4/27/22

Amy Buckler update the Olympia City Finance Committee members on Thurston Strong Recovery and Reset program on April 20, 2022.

Thurston Strong’s Phase 2 Recovery and Reset Program now underway, says Olympia economic planner

Implementation of Thurston Strong’s phase 2 Recovery and Reset program – which translate to an $11 million investment – is underway, according to Olympia strategic projects manager … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/25/22

Cops cannot engage in pursuits as SB 5919 fails, says TPD chief

Tumwater Police Chief Jon Weiks expressed concerns about the police’s limited authority to engage in pursuits as Senate Bill 5919 failed to get support for a vote. SB 5919 would have allowed … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/15/22