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Staff members injured in alleged assaults by patient at Telecare Triage

A pair of assaults at a behavioral health facility led to the arrest of a 41-year-old ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 11/3/25 | 1 comment

Olympia and Tumwater eye expansion of CARES Program

The Olympia City Council is poised to approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Tumwater to expand ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/31/25 | 1 comment

What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

There are a number of events going on in Thurston County this weekend, including an Embroidery Workshop in Lacey and a ... more

10/30/25

Tumwater Water Resources Department Director Dan Smith, top right, briefed the Tumwater Public Works Committee about an interlocal agreement with LOTT Clean Water Alliance to contribute funding for the agency’s Class A+ reclaimed water demonstration project. He made his remarks at a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Tumwater committee endorses participation in LOTT’s reclaimed water demonstration project

The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed an interlocal agreement with LOTT Clean Water Alliance to support the agency's Class A+ reclaimed water ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/29/25 | 1 comment

Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley, top left, thanked the Tumwater City Council for authorizing a renewed contract with Thurston County Medic One for paramedic services in the city. He made his remarks at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Tumwater renewing contract with Thurston County Medic One

The Tumwater City Council backed a contract that calls for Thurston County Medic One to continue to provide paramedic services for the next ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/27/25

Director of Facilities Mel Murray, far upper left, asked the Tumwater School District Board of Directors to approve the donation of artificial turf for the Black Hills High School baseball field at a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Boosters donating artificial turf for Black Hills High School baseball field

Baseball boosters at Black Hills High School are donating artificial turf for the school’s baseball ahead of the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/27/25 | 3 comments

14 organizations to benefit from lodging taxes in Tumwater

Fourteen organizations involved in tourism-related programs and events will benefit from lodging tax funds in ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/24/25 | 1 comment

Assistant City Administrator Kelly Adams, top left, briefed the Tumwater City Council  about an ordinance establishing an Equity Commission at a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Equity Commission established in City of Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council adopted a resolution establishing an Equity Commission at a meeting on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/24/25 | 11 comments

A planned peanut-shaped roundabout at Linwood and 2nd avenues in Tumwater aims to address traffic and safety issues caused by the current configuration of the intersection.

$3.5M contract authorized for construction of roundabout in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to award a contract with Active Construction Inc. for the construction of a peanut-shaped ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/23/25 | 3 comments

Water utility projects on tap in Tumwater

The City of Tumwater plans to pursue two new water utility projects in 2027, according to an update of its Capital Facilities ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/17/25

Tumwater Police Department Chief Jay Mason, bottom right, shared updates about the police department’s body worn camera program with the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee at a meeting on Tuesday, Oct, 14, 2025.

Tumwater Police Department to select vendor for body cameras

The Tumwater Police Department is going to select a vendor for its body camera program this week, according to an update by police ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/15/25 | 1 comment

The Tumwater Fire Department and Olympic Health and Recovery Services partnered to launch the Tumwater Mobile Outreach Team, which provides 24-hour crisis response services for the city.

New response team launched for behavioral health crisis situations in Tumwater

The Tumwater Fire Department launched a new Mobile Outreach Team to provide 24-hour crisis response services, the city announced on Friday ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/14/25 | 1 comment

Counterfeit $20 bills were confiscated from a man following an encounter at an apartment complex in Tumwater on Sept. 28, 2025.

Wanted felon arrested at apartment complex in Tumwater

A 47-year-old man was arrested following an encounter at an apartment ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/13/25

Tumwater City Council OKs $2.5M contract for Deschutes Valley Trail design work

The Tumwater City Council approved a contract with SCJ Alliance to design the remaining segments of the long-envisioned Deschutes Valley ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/25 | 2 comments

Intercity Transit Walk N Roll Program Supervisor Kerry Wilson, left, and Tumwater School District Assistant Superintendent Megan Dawson received Tumwater’s proclamation for Walk to School Month on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Intercity Transit promotes Walk N Roll program in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council declared October as "Walk to School Month" at a meeting on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/25

Tumwater Fire Department advises unplugging chargers as a safety precaution

The Tumwater Fire Department is advising residents to unplug chargers when they’re not in ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/10/25 | 2 comments

City of Tumwater expands vision for Public Works Facility building

Plans to fully integrate additional departments at the City of Tumwater’s proposed Public Works Facility building are being ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/9/25 | 1 comment

Henderson 94 is a multy-family residential project proposed for undeveloped 9.22-acre property on Henderson Boulevard. It would include 10 units of townhomes in three buildings and 84 units of apartments in six buildings.

Site plan, plat approved for multifamily residential project on Henderson Boulevard in Tumwater

A multifamily residential project on Henderson Boulevard in Tumwater is moving forward after the developer was granted a preliminary plat and ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/9/25 | 2 comments

Tumwater City Council to consider $2.5M contract for Deschutes Valley Trail project

The Deschutes Valley Trail is about to clear another hurdle on its path toward ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/6/25 | 4 comments

Tumwater hearing examiner approves requests for 24-unit townhome project

A proposed 24-unit residential development on Tumwater Boulevard is one step closer to being ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/6/25 | 3 comments