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Who is the Thurston Climate Action Team and do they wear capes?
Did you miss me? Apologies if you missed my column last week (and thank you for noticing my absence), but the virus that has been going around caught me, and I was down for the count for the full … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Ballots due today in Olympia and Tumwater as voters decide on Proposition 1, proposed regional fire authority
As of 3 p.m. Monday, April 24, some 12,081 voters, or about 22.4 percent of registered voters have cast their ballots for or against Proposition 1, which would create a new regional fire authority … more
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The water resources department would rent three rooms with a combined floor space of 2,400 square feet in the natural sciences building of South Puget Sound Community College.
Tumwater’s water resources department moving to office in South Puget Sound Community College
Tumwater’s water resources and sustainability department is moving out of city hall and into a rental space at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), Department Director Dan Smith … more
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RWD Landscape Architects came up with the draft of the preferred alternative after holding an open house that attracted around 50 residents.
Tumwater commission shapes preferred alternative for Trails End Park
The Tumwater Park and Recreation Commission discussed a draft for the preferred alternative of the programming and layout of a neighborhood park on Trails End Drive and 79th Avenue. RWD Landscape … more
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Pete Kmet
The proposed Fire Benefit Charge that would help fund the Regional Fire Authority is fundamentally sound
Our fire departments need help. Many firefighters are working 2 or more days in a row, stressed out and surviving on catnaps. Equipment needs to be replaced, and fire stations need improvements. … more
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Pat Cole
A last word about Proposition 1 - the proposed regional fire authority
For the last couple months, I’ve been working with a small and very talented group of volunteers on the Save Our FDs campaign advocating No on Proposition 1.   It’s been … more
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Capitol Lake Towers is a condominium building; its unit owners would be incorrectly charged some $900 more than specified in the RFA documents due to an error in calculating square footages for each unit.
More errors found in proposed Fire Benefit Charge Calculator for apartments, condos and mixed-use owners
In addition to those reported previously, The JOLT has identified more errors in the calculator provided by Olympia and Tumwater’s proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The calculator allows … more
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Security camera photos of the suspect.
Police seek alleged robbers, including one with a pink handgun
Police are seeking four individuals allegedly involved in two separate robberies. Armed robbery in Lacey The Lacey Police Department said two suspects carjacked and robbed a victim at gunpoint … more
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Frontage improvements along Trails End Rd and 79th Ave. include stormwater facilities.
Tumwater developing a roundabout on Old Highway 99 at 79th Ave
If you've ever tried to turn left onto Old Highway 99 from 79th Avenue and been frustrated by speeding traffic in both directions, you'll be glad to know that a roundabout is coming. The Tumwater … more
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Tumwater City Administrator John Doan delivers his farewell remarks to the city council.
John Doan attends last Tumwater City Council meeting as city administrator
John Doan, who is set to retire after 13 years as Tumwater’s city administrator, gave his farewell remarks to the city council on Tuesday, April 18. Doan noted that the Tuesday meeting was … more
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Bourke is seen setting a portion of the customer’s payment aside instead of placing the full amount in the cash register. (Photo is from a frame of the Tumwater Police Department video)
New hire accused of stealing $800 from cash register in 2 weeks
An Olympia woman who was recently hired at a Tumwater Walmart was arrested on suspicion of stealing $800 from the cash register in two weeks, later admitting that she took the money for gas and … more
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Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater taking part in water conservation incentive and rebate programs that benefit homeowners.
Spring water saving free kits and rebates for households
Spring water conservation The City of Olympia is implementing water conservation efforts through savings, rebates, and free kits. Other localities, such as Lacey and Tumwater, also have incentives … more
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Thurston County Republican Party recommends a vote of "NO" on Regional Fire Authority Prop 1
The Thurston County Republican Party (TCRP) encourages a vote of "NO" on Proposition 1. The TCRP understands and acknowledges the needs of our communities to support and adequately fund critical … more
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This is a copy of the mailer sent to residents in Olympia and Tumwater during the week that ended March 31, 2023.
Olympia resident accuses city staff of producing biased RFA mailer, files complaint with Public Disclosure Commission
Robert Shirley, a private citizen of Olympia, filed a complaint against Olympia’s city staff with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on Wednesday, April 12, for using city resources to … more
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From the cover of the report by the Deployment Dynamics Group LLC
Olympia and Tumwater failed to correct Fire Benefit Charge errors identified by their quality assurance consultant
Deployment Dynamics Group (DDG) was hired to review the proposed Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority (RFA) database, which would be the basis for a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) to be charged to Olympia and … more
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City Administrator John Doan says there is no existing process to remove underperforming members of council-created bodies.
Tumwater proposes streamlining process to remove inactive commissions and members
Tumwater city staff proposed to the General Government Committee a resolution on Wednesday, April 12, to establish a uniform process for removing inactive members of commissions, advisory boards, … more
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The new fire engine for Tumwater would produce fewer emissions and have better maneuverability.
Tumwater committee moves new fire engine purchase to city council
The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee authorized the purchase of a new fire engine for the amount of $1,238,023 during a meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The committee is bringing the … more
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Crews will be completing paving work along the center median of the road of Capitol Boulevard SW from the 4600 block to E Street while outside lanes will be open for traffic.
Capitol Blvd SW in Tumwater partially closed tomorrow
Capitol Boulevard SW from the 4600 block to E Street will have its north and southbound inside lanes closed tomorrow to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Traffic control will be in place … more
The site for the Old Highway 99 and 79th Avenue Roundabout Project.
Tumwater projects: widening Old Highway 99, 79th Ave roundabout, Palermo Lagoon Dredging project
The Tumwater Public Works Committee recommended signing with contractors HDR Engineering, Inc. and Clearcreek Contractors for various city projects during a regular meeting last Thursday, April … more
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The Tumwater Tree Board convened last April 10 to discuss the proposed summer program with the school district and the recommendation of a heritage tree.
Tumwater summer forestry program for teens in the works, 60-foot Garry Oak nominated as heritage tree
The Tumwater Tree Board talked about the proposed summer program with the school district, along with the recommendation of a heritage tree, during its regular meeting last April 10. Tumwater … more
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