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A man was taken into custody shortly after his motorcycle got stuck in the woods while he was allegedly trying to evade law enforcement authorities on Feb. 25, 2026.
Motorcyclist gets a break, then ends up in jail for reckless driving
A man was taken into custody after a failed effort to evade law enforcement authorities ended with his motorcycle stuck in the ...   The pursuit … more
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Well 15, the second highest producing well in Tumwater’s water system, is located northeast of Tumwater Boulevard in the New Market area on property owned by the Port of Olympia. 
Tumwater to upgrade one of its highest producing wells 
The City of Tumwater is moving forward with upgrades to one of its highest producing ... more
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Canvassing Board certifies Feb. 10 Special Election results for Thurston County
The Thurston County Canvassing Board certified the results of the Feb. 10 Special Election, in which three local school districts received ... more
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Thurston County Realtors Association President Dawn Baker addressed the Tumwater City Council at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. 
Realtors association urges pause on proposed Home Energy Score ordinance 
Members of the Thurston County Realtors Association want local jurisdictions to pause any planned adoption of a proposed countywide Home ... more
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The Tumwater City Council authorized the purchase of a property on 4315 Tumwater Valley Drive for $1.56 million to permanently house the Parks & Recreation Department. The property spans 1.8 acres and includes a 6,000-square-foot building known as Tumwater Valley Lodge. (The JOLT staff via YouTube) 
Tumwater City Council authorizes $1.56M purchase for parks department office 
The Tumwater Parks & Recreation Department is moving to a new ... more
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Rep. Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy).
House approves bill supporting redevelopment of shuttered Olympia Brewery site
The long-dormant Olympia Brewing Company site is a key part of state legislation, which aims to breathe new life into the once iconic property near ... more
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Overnight shelter information for Thurston County.
Hazardous weather advisory issued by Thurston County
Subfreezing overnight temperatures in the weather forecast prompted the Thurston County Public Heath and Social Services Department to issue a ... more
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Tumwater Deputy Community Development Director Sharon Lumbantobing, bottom right, briefed the General Government Committee about a feasibility study for the city’s emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing goals on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
Tumwater to conduct feasibility study for implementation of supportive housing goals 
Tumwater officials are preparing to conduct a feasibility study in support of the city’s emergency, transitional and permanent supportive ... more
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The Joint Animal Services Commission reviewed year-end operations and animal intake figures at a meeting at Lacey City Hall on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. 
Joint Animal Services reports surge in intake and calls in 2025
It was a busy year for Joint Animal Services in Olympia, as animal intake and field calls jumped in ... more
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Tumwater City Council approves $120,000 grant agreement for stormwater projects 
The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to sign an agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for ... more
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Jeff Crawford, left, and Doug Mah of the Angela J. Bowen Conservancy Foundation, Olympia Tumwater Foundation (OTF) Executive Director Todd Cutts, OTF Board of Directors President Lee Wojnar, OTF Board of Directors member John Dodge and OTF Board of Directors Vice President Waite Dalrymple.
$300,000 grant awarded to Olympia Tumwater Foundation for Brewery Park
The Olympia Tumwater Foundation announced it received a $300,000 grant to support conservation, restoration and long-term stewardship of Brewery Park ... more
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City of Tumwater Sustainability Manager Alyssa Jones Wood, top left, briefed the Tumwater City Council about a resolution committing the city to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. She made her remarks at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. 
Tumwater commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 
The City of Tumwater now aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which is in line with state ... more
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Equity Commission members and officials from Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater participated in a group discussion at the Lacey Human Services Commission meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
Lacey Human Services Commission hosts discussion on challenges faced by DEIB programs
Representatives from Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater are working on a regional response to challenges faced by diversity, equity, inclusion ... more
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Tumwater City Council adopts Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan  
The Tumwater City Council passed a resolution to adopt the Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan on ... more
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Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin (top left) and Tumwater School District Board of Directors member Melissa Beard (bottom) addressed the city council at a public hearing about the district’s Replacement Safety, Technology, & Capital Improvements Levy on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Tumwater City Council supports school district replacement levy 
The Tumwater City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 1, a replacement levy for the Tumwater School District ... more
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Nomination period opens for educator, employee of the year awards at ESD 113  
The nomination period is underway for the 2027 Washington State Teacher of the Year and 2026 Classified School Employee of the Year awards at ... more
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A map of Tumwater showing the approximate areas of the lands involved in an urban growth area swap proposed by Bar Holdings LLC. 
Tumwater council backs letter supporting review of adding Salish Landing to urban growth area  
The Tumwater City Council voted 4–1 to approve a letter from Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff supporting the continued review of an urban growth area ... more
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A map shared during the Tumwater Public Works Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2025, shows the proposed location of a temporary housing unit for firefighters at the North End Fire Station on Linwood Avenue. 
Temporary housing unit going in at North End Fire Station in Tumwater 
The City of Tumwater is moving forward with a plan to purchase a temporary housing unit for firefighters at the North End Fire Station on Linwood ... more
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Equity Commission members sought in Tumwater
The City of Tumwater is seeking residents who want to join its new Equity ... more
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Voter registration deadlines loom for Feb. 10 Special Election in Thurston County
A couple of key voter registration deadlines are approaching ahead of the Feb. 10 Special Election in Thurston ... more
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