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The Regional Fire Authority planning committee held a public hearing at Tumwater City Hall on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Community members want uniform Fire Benefit Charge
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 … more
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A view of Tumwater Falls from within Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, formerly known as Tumwater Falls Park, taken on April 2, 2021.
Tumwater committee supports adding Cowlitz to Oregon National Historic Trail
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 … more
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Be square for everyone
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 … more
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This sign is posted on Yelm Highway SE where it intersects with Boulevard Road SE, approximately 2.5 miles from the area defined by the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Committee.
Anti-airport group invites public to event this Monday, November 14
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 … more
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If both city councils approve a plan, Olympia and Tumwater voters will be asked to merge their fire departments into a new regional entity.
Olympia & Tumwater to hold another meeting about merging and divesting fire departments, Monday, November 14
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 … more
Community cats will be defined as free-roaming cats that are cared for by one or more residents in an area.
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, … more
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Tumwater city administrator John Doan discussed a reimbursement agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts.
Tumwater to be reimbursed for compensating defendants affected by State v. Blake decision
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 … more
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Tumwater’s Public Health and Safety Committee met with Tumwater School District’s Superintendent Dr. Carole Meyer and Assistant Superintendent Shawn Batstone to discuss the agreement for the SRO program.
Tumwater committee greenlights school resource officers in schools
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 … more
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Electricity demands for the distribution of water were the biggest source of GHG emissions.
Tumwater’s greenhouse gases have gone down 70%, however total emissions are still up 3% in 2021
Tumwater’s net emissions for greenhouse gases (GHG) fell to 70% from 2015 to 2021, according to a report prepared by the city’s Green Team.  Sustainability coordinator Alyssa Jones … more
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Local voting pamphlets and ballots are already arriving for General Election for Thurston County.
Follow the Thurston County election debates
Thurston Community Media (TCMedia) has teamed up with the League of Women Voters to bring us local candidate forums videos and coverage.   Scroll down for one-click access to seven … more
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Tumwater city council discussed three new additions to the legislative agenda.
Tumwater adopts 2023 legislative agenda
Tumwater city council adopted its 2023 legislative agenda during a meeting on November 1. Austin Ramirez, the city’s economic development program manager, said that new items were added to … more
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Police obtained a search warrant and found a black handgun behind the passenger seat.
Husband and wife booked on three crimes
A married couple was arrested after allegedly stealing from a store, carrying a gun despite a prior conviction, and violating a no-contact order. J Guadalupe Carrazco, 39, and Tina L Carrazco, 43, … more
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Olympia and Tumwater held a joint study session on October 25, 2022. The council members from both cities discussed the proposed Regional Fire Authority.
Olympia, Tumwater discuss the proposed RFA in a joint session
Olympia will look at a levy lid lift to increase property taxes to address the issue of its fire department funding if voters do not approve the proposed Regional Fire Authority, Olympia council … more
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Local voting pamphlets and ballots are already arriving for General Election for Thurston County.
Voter Registration Deadlines for the November 8 General Election 
Below are the voter registration deadlines for the November 8 General Election in Thurston County.   ​Through Monday, October 31, 2022: Last day for remote registrations and updates … more
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Have you seen Roberta Hartnell around? Contact Tumwater police if you did.
Elderly woman has gone missing, contact if you know whereabouts
Tumwater police are keeping an eye out for a 68-year-old woman they believe is missing. Roberta A. Hartnell was last seen near Buttercup Street on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m., when she left on foot with … more
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This screenshot shows the Citizen Toolbox calculator for the proposed fire benefit charge for residential properties.
Thinking about the proposed Regional Fire Authority?  So is Larry Dzieza
When Larry Dzieza saw that a square root was part of a formula that Olympia and Tumwater were planning to propose that would calculate a new fee to cover some of the costs involved with providing … more
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This slide is included in the packet for the October 25, 2022 joint meeting of the Tumwater and Olympia city councils.
How much would you pay if a Fire Benefit Charge is approved? Calculate it here
Spinning off Tumwater’s and Olympia’s fire departments would create a new local government agency with its own taxing authority. The two city councils are set to meet to consider the … more
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Tumwater’s budget and finance committee conversed with Maija Glasier-Lawson (bottom left) from the Family Support Center of South Sound, one of the five organizations applying for funds from the Community Human Services Program.
Tumwater’s budget committee sets aside 2023 human services funding to non-profits
Tumwater’s budget and finance committee approved the allocation of its 2023 human services funding during a meeting on Wednesday, October 19. The $15,000 fund was split between five … more
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Tumwater’s park and recreation committee met on October 19 to discuss updates for the community center.
Tumwater is seeking a design firm for the new community center
Tumwater is looking for a firm to design its new community center, said Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Denney during their commission’s meeting yesterday, October 19. The city has … more
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan gave testimony during a public hearing for the suspension of Hopkins Drainage Ditch District.
Sullivan appeals for the suspension of Hopkins Drainage Ditch District #2
Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan appealed for the suspension of Hopkins Drainage Ditch District 2 during a county-level public hearing held Tuesday, October 18. She cited instances in which she … more
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