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Tumwater Police Department Chief Jon Weiks gives an update on 2021 police data at the city’s Public Health Safety Committee meeting.

Tumwater police chief: TPD receives less calls for service during pandemic year

COVID-19 lockdowns decreased calls for service from the Tumwater Police Department, Tumwater Police Chief Jon Weiks said during the city’s Public Health and Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/13/22

TPD Police Chief Jon Weiks shows a photo of K9 James enjoying children's attention during the dog’s heyday.

Tumwater police looking for new police dog

The Tumwater Police Department is in the process of getting a new canine to replace K9 James, who is nearing the end of his service in the department. According to TPD Chief Jon Weiks, K9 James … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/13/22

The Barnes Lake district is generally bounded by the roads that surround the area outlined in blue.

Barnes Lake rate hearing rescheduled to May 5

Tumwater’s Public Works Committee has rescheduled a public hearing for the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) regarding a proposed 5% annual increase to the district's rates and … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/13/22

The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Planning Committee of Olympia and Tumwater met on Monday to iron out its work plan as a preparation for the presentation to the city councils on April 19.

Merging fire departments: April 19 set for presentation to Tumwater and Olympia city councils

The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Planning Committee of Olympia and Tumwater will present its work plans to the city councils on Tuesday, April 19. In its Monday meeting, members of the RFA … more

By JC Medina | 4/12/22

Water Resources specialist Carrie Gillum, of Tumwater Water Resources and Sustainability department, presents to Public Works Committee the programs they are undertaking to encourage the consumers to conserve water.

Tumwater offers incentives to residents joining water conservation programs

Tumwater Water Resources and Sustainability (TWRS) will give incentives to its water customers who participate in conservation programs. Tumwater Water Resources Specialist Carrie Gillum said it … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/11/22

Don Carney, Capital Projects manager, is giving the Tumwater Public Works Committee an update on the Historic Brewery Tower renovation during the committee meeting held on April 7, 2022.

Tumwater’s capital projects seek additional $11K for the historic Brewery Tower for seismic work

The Tumwater Public Works Committee will recommend that the city council approve an additional $11,025 for the historic Olympia Brewery Tower renovation. In justifying the request for additional … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/11/22

This is what an Olympia Police car looks like that has not had an allegedly stolen tow truck back up over its hood.

Olympia police car smashed by suspect fleeing police in stolen tow truck

An Olympia officer sustained minor injuries after her patrol vehicle was hit by a tow truck driven by a suspect who led officers from multiple police departments in a high-speed chase. Law … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/7/22

This is the vehicle police say Seth Gideon was camping in outside of a Tumwater business.

Transient man allegedly threatens business owner with hammer, hurls racial slur

A transient man allegedly threatened a business owner and his staff with a hammer and used a racial slur against one of them after they asked him to leave. Olympia police arrested Seth D. Gideon, … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/5/22 | 2 comments

Police Blotter for Monday, March 14, 2022

Thurston County Sheriff's Office On 3/14/22 at 11:20 a.m. on State Route 507/Turner Rd SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Joshua Leroy Jensen, 33, on suspicion of 1) introducing contraband in the … more

3/15/22

Tumwater eyes changing city's logo for racial equity

Tumwater's city leadership team proposed changing the city’s logo as one in a list of potential measures to advance racial equity in the city at the council meeting yesterday. The city … more

By JC Medina | 3/9/22 | 3 comments

Alleged shoplifter gives fake name to police

An Olympia man who allegedly shoplifted from a Walmart tried to give police a fake name when he got caught. Tumwater police said Zachary Ronald Carson, 22, was arrested on Feb. 22 after a reported … more

By Julia Ornedo | 3/8/22

Manny Martinez, a member of the local American Red Cross board, spoke to the Tumwater City Council March 1, 2022.

Tumwater honors volunteers in American Red Cross Month

The Tumwater City Council paid tribute to community volunteers as it proclaimed March 2022 as American Red Cross (ARC) Month. In her proclamation, Mayor Debbie Sullivan recognized the relevance of … more

By JC Medina | 3/3/22

Tumwater’s planning commission mulls training for new, old members

The Tumwater Planning Commission ironed out their plan to conduct a training program to help orient new planning commissioners and provide continuing education for incumbent … more

By JC Medina | 2/24/22

Shattered window leads to Tumwater man’s arrest

A transient Tumwater man was arrested after a passerby saw him shatter a window to enter a building. According to reports by several Tumwater police officers, Trace Richard Kong, 33, was arrested … more

By Julia Ornedo | 2/22/22

Sewage spills over Percival Creek: Avoid Percival Creek from Somerset Hill Drive to Capitol Lake

Thurston County health officials are warning residents to avoid Percival Creek to avoid exposure to sewage. Around 26,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the creek because of a blockage in … more

2/19/22

Tumwater City Council approved the interlocal agreement for the last phase of the Thurston Climate Mitigation plan on Feb. 15

Tumwater joins ILA on Phase 4 of Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan; celebrates Black History Month

Tumwater City Council approved the interlocal agreement (ILA) for the last phase of the Thurston Climate Mitigation plan, a framework for implementing the regional climate action. Tumwater, Lacey, … more

By JC Medina | 2/17/22

This home at 8349 Bainbridge Lp NE in Lacey was sold recently by Linda Heiser for $445,000

The JOLT Real Estate Report for Feb 6-12, 2022

This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the week of February 6-12, 2022. There were 59 sales completed from Sunday, February 6, through Saturday, … more

by the JOLT Staff | 2/14/22

Tumwater eyes first community garden

The Tumwater City Council discussed on Tuesday the proposal to build the first community garden in the city in line with the creation of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District. Tumwater United … more

By JC Medina | 2/10/22 | 2 comments

A driver deposits her ballot in the official drop box across the street from the U.S. Post Office in Lacey on Election Day last year.

Ballots and drive-through voter assistance available for Special Election

The Thurston County Auditor’s Office reminds voters the deadline to return ballots for the Special Election is Tuesday, February 8. Districts included in the special election are Griffin, … more

2/4/22

Sheriff’s deputy booked on two charges

A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy was arrested after Tumwater police received a physical domestic violence call last week. Deputy Daniel R Walwark was detained without … more

By Julia Ornedo | 2/3/22