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Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin reported the achievements of the district’s students at a school board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Tumwater School District students lauded for work in arts, TV and sports

A number of Tumwater School District students were honored for their achievements in visual arts, television and sports last ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 1/27/26

Tumwater City Council renews training partnership with Tacoma Community College

The City of Tumwater is renewing its long-standing agreement with Tacoma Community College to provide training opportunities for ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/26/26

Habitat conservation plan moving along in Tumwater

Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan (HCP) is one step closer to completion, after city officials moved to extend a consultant contract tied ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/22/26 | 2 comments

Andrew Weinstein was awarded firefighter of the year at a Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. “The folks that you see here behind me are why I'm here and why I love coming to my job,” said Weinstein to his colleagues at the Tumwater Fire Department.

Tumwater names Andrew Weinstein as firefighter of the year

The Tumwater Fire Department selected firefighter-paramedic Andrew Weinstein as firefighter of the ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/21/26 | 1 comment

A screenshot of footage filmed by Thurston County Commissioner Emily Close showed the location of an alleged domestic violence incident in the Lacey area on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

Footage of crime scene location sparks response from Thurston County Sheriff

An alleged domestic violence incident fanned the flames of federal government intervention when a local elected official posted live footage on social media ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 1/20/26 | 13 comments

Tumwater Planning Commission weighs new subdivision process, other development code updates

Tumwater staffers are preparing a new round of development code updates to implement state requirements, including a new ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/20/26 | 1 comment

A map shows where underground utility work is taking place on Kingswood Drive in Tumwater.

Underground utility work leads to traffic lane restrictions in Tumwater

Traffic restrictions are going to impact motorists traveling on Kingswood Drive at Littlerock Road SW in Tumwater for the next ... more

By The JOLT News Staff | 1/20/26

Seen facing north, the Davis Meeker Garry oak tree overhangs Old Highway 99 and is adjacent to the northernmost Olympia Regional Airport airplane hangar. The tree, estimated to be about 400 years old, is listed on Tumwater’s historic register.

Tumwater seeks policy changes to clarify Historic Preservation Commission’s role in protecting trees

The City of Tumwater is seeking policy changes to clarify the role the Historic Preservation Commission plays in protecting trees listed on a historic ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/19/26 | 2 comments

A map shows the site of the 2nd Avenue Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements Project in Tumwater.

$4.2 million 2nd Avenue road project to start in Tumwater

A $4.2 million road improvement project is about to get underway in the City of ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 1/19/26 | 6 comments

Consultant sought to resume work on urban forestry code updates in Tumwater

The City of Tumwater is seeking a consultant to help update multiple sections of its municipal code that deals with urban ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/16/26 | 1 comment

The State of the Community 2026, which was hosted by the Thurston County Chamber and sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, took place before more than 250 attendees at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

Elected officials weigh in at State of the Community event in Lacey

An annual gathering of elected officials served as a platform to showcase the successes local governments achieved last year, but it also ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 1/16/26 | 1 comment

Brandon Weedon was selected by the Tumwater City Council to fill in a council seat vacated by new Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff.

Tumwater City Council selects local business owner Brandon Weedon to fill vacant seat

The Tumwater City Council selected local business owner and youth sports coach Brandon Weedon to fill the council seat vacated by new Mayor ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/14/26

Tumwater Transportation & Engineering Department EngineerRyan Blaser briefed the Tumwater Public Works Committee about two roundabouts being planned for Tumwater Boulevard at Interstate 5.

Design work eyed for southbound roundabout at Interstate 5 and Tumwater Boulevard

The City of Tumwater is moving forward with early design work for a roundabout at the southbound Interstate 5 on-ramp and off-ramp at ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/9/26 | 9 comments

Paul Simmons is the new Tumwater City Administrator.

Tumwater hires Paul Simmons as city administrator

The Tumwater City Council confirmed Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff’s appointment of Paul Simmons as the new city administrator at a meeting ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/8/26 | 1 comment

Leatta Dahlhoff was sworn in as the new mayor of Tumwater at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff, new council member seated

The new mayor of Tumwater and three city council members were sworn in during a ceremony on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/7/26

Superior Court judge issues injunction providing permanent protection for Davis Meeker tree

A Thurston County Superior Court judge issued a permanent injunction barring the City of Tumwater from "altering or destroying" the ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/2/26 | 4 comments

Hearing examiner grants Chehalis Tribe’s request to vacate plat

A request from the Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation to vacate a plat originally made for a proposed 40-acre light industrial ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 1/1/26

Mayor-elect to replace Tumwater Police Department Chief Mason

Tumwater Police Department Chief Jay Mason is leaving his post nearly nine months after he was chosen for the position by Mayor ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 12/30/25 | 1 comment

Swearing-in ceremony on tap for elected officials in Tumwater

A swearing-in ceremony is going to be held for the City of Tumwater mayor-elect, a new city council member and her colleagues next ... more

By The JOLT News Staff | 12/29/25 | 5 comments

A number of Christmas tree recycling options are now available for residents of Thurston County.

Christmas tree recycling options available for residents of Thurston County

A number of Christmas tree recycling locations are now open for residents of Thurston ... more

By The JOLT Staff | 12/26/25