The Olympia City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan, which – if approved by the voters – will merge Olympia and Tumwater's fire …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/5/22
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The proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan would eliminate both Olympia and Tumwater Fire Departments. Olympians and Tumwaterites would, in the future, rely upon a new governmental …
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Tumwater is looking for applicants for its Parks & Recreation Commission.
Although the city’s press release did not state how many seats they want to be filled, its website reveals that …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/1/22
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Port of Olympia staff addressed concerns regarding a 95-acre lease in Tumwater for bottler Swire Coca-Cola during a meeting held on Monday, November 28.
The Port Commissioners and the public …
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Several sites in Tumwater will be undergoing construction from Thursday, December 1, to Friday, December 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
According to the city, Capitol Boulevard South at its 5100 block …
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11/29/22
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Capitol Boulevard from its 6300 block to X Street SE will be distrupted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., of Monday and Tuesday next week, November 28 to November 29.
Tumwater warns that southbound …
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11/25/22
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Tumwater city council agreed to put forward an ordinance adding a rental housing chapter into the city’s municipal code during its meeting on Tuesday, November 22.
The new chapter contains …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/24/22
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Tumwater’s public works committee recommended to the city council an ordinance outlining a compost procurement policy as required by HB 1799 during a meeting held November 17.
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Expect traffic to slow down along Capitol Boulevard SE from X Street SE to the 6300 block of Capitol Boulevard SE from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 21, until the next day.
According to …
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11/18/22
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Tumwater named fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year during a city council meeting yesterday, November 15.
Fire Chief Brian Hurley presented Armstrong with a …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/16/22
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Tumwater city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a contract with Tapani Inc for the construction of the Preserve Park during a meeting held yesterday, November 15.
Preserve Park will …
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The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee has updated the public on the new development regarding the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) calculation, which would lower the fee for property owners …
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The Regional Fire Authority planning committee, on Monday, November 14, opened a public hearing for Olympia and Tumwater community members to listen to the community members' opinions on the proposed …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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11/15/22
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Tumwater committee supports adding Cowlitz to Oregon National Historic Trail
By Jerome Tuaño
Tumwater’s General Government Committee forwarded to the city council a resolution …
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I am an Olympia resident, and a former Thurston PUD Commissioner.
I support quality fire service, and recognize the need for adequate funding to assure an adequate and capable response to …
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A citizens’ advocacy group working to stop consideration of building an airport in Thurston County is holding an open meeting this Monday, November 14.
“Stop the Thurston …
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Olympia and Tumwater will host a public hearing on Monday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. at Tumwater City Hall to listen to community members’ ideas on the cities’ proposed Regional Fire …
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11/11/22
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Tumwater committee pushing for support of community cat program, and a reminder to license your pets
Tumwater’s public health and safety committee recommended an ordinance amending the municipal code to provide a definition for “community cats” during a meeting held yesterday, …
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Tumwater’s public health and safety committee recommended an agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to help the city refund payments made by defendants …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/10/22
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After holding off their approval last month, Tumwater’s Public Health and Safety Committee has agreed to recommend an interlocal agreement with Tumwater School District on School Resource …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/10/22
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