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Tumwater is warning commuters passing the I-5 that the northbound on-ramp at Exit 102 from westbound Trosper Road SW will be closed today until April 1. The closure is for the construction of the …
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For Tumwater, the year began with the arson of a historic building. The rest of the year was tamer, though fire remained in the spotlight: the proposed formation of a Regional Fire Authority was …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/27/23
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This year posed several challenges to schools within Thurston County. Tumwater and Olympia school districts especially suffered significant financial losses due to post-pandemic enrollment declines.
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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On Wednesday, December 13, Tumwater School District (TSD) Board Superintendent Kevin Bogatin shared the district’s latest data from fall semester student performance to date.
6,827 …
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Tumwater Planning Commission recommended that city council approve four minor housekeeping amendments to its development code on Tuesday, December 12.
The proposed changes deal with the …
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Continue living the Christmas spirit by supporting local business initiatives.
A Faerie Yuletide, Weekend, December 15-17 Experience the enchantment of the Winter Faeries as The …
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12/14/23
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Port of Olympia Commission has agreed to revise a lease form indicating that the port will credit Panattoni Development Company for the construction of road improvements along Center Street in …
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee recommended to the city council to extend the contracts for three public works service providers at a commission meeting on Thursday, December 7.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/12/23
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee advised city council on Thursday, December 7, that construction of Kindred Park was complete.
The park is located on Aster Street in The Preserve, a …
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The Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project overcame the final hurdle with Lacey's approval of entering an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.
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Tucked right behind one of Tumwater’s many strip malls sits Western Plaza Mobile Home Park, whose residents gathered inside the community’s clubhouse. Kyle Taylor Lucas hurried...
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Tumwater City Council adopted its legislative agenda for the State Legislature’s 2024 session.
The 2024 legislative agenda , a document that which guides the city’s funding …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/8/23
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Tumwater City Council authorized an interlocal agreement with the members of the Thurston Regional Housing Council to help develop a permanent supportive housing project on Franz Anderson Road in …
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Tumwater City Council approved a new contract with Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) on Tuesday, December 5 , to provide the city with economic development services.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/7/23
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According to Lacey , “We received 2.96 inches of rain yesterday (12/5) which was a record for the date, breaking the previous record of 2.18 inches set in 1970. That was a long-standing record …
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Tumwater Parks and Recreation offers a range of programs that promise to keep kids and adults entertained and engaged this winter .
Ascend Gymnastics Winter Camp
For the young …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/6/23
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Tumwater advised daytime travelers on Interstate 5 in Tumwater to plan their routes accordingly. Ramp closures are scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, and Wednesday, December 6.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/4/23
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Our rose garden
We might have lost our Centennial Rose Garden, which has been maintained by volunteers from the Olympia Rose Society (ORS) since 1988. Have you ever visited the rose garden? It …
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Christmas has started here in Thurston County. Check out some events featuring Santa and his generous crew of charity helpers.
Plum Street Resource Fair, Friday, December 1, 1 …
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12/1/23
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