City of Tumwater, WA - Government

City of Tumwater, WA - Government Stay Connected. Find community events, programs, and human interest stories. Tumwater is the oldest American settlement on Puget Sound.

The area was chosen for its many natural resources, rivers, prairies, forests and beaches. The vibrant mix of community-minded people and prosperous natural resources make Tumwater rich in community and opportunity. The City of Tumwater provides general governmental services authorized by state law, including public safety (police, fire and emergency medical services), highways and streets, parks and recreation, building, planning and zoning, general administration, and water, sewer and stormwater utility services. Tumwater is a great place to be...natural beauty, safe neighborhoods, quality schools, clean water, recreation, mild climate and endless opportunity.

IT'S TIME, TUMWATER! Mark your calendars for the annual Clean-up, Drop-off event, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, October 3,...
09/17/2026

IT'S TIME, TUMWATER! Mark your calendars for the annual Clean-up, Drop-off event, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026, Tumwater City Hall.

💊Safely discard expired prescription medications.
🥫Donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items.
📄Shred personal documents, 4 paper grocery bags or banker boxes per vehicle.

Drive through the parking lot, stay in your car, and volunteers will unload your trunk or the back of your pick-up truck. It's fast and it's free!

Special thanks to O Bee Credit Union for sponsoring the shred truck each year. 🤩

Volunteer opportunities available. www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/cleanupdropoff

Hello Tumwater, Here is a recap of last night’s Council Meeting:• Proclaimed October 1st – 8th, 2026 the Week Without D...
09/16/2026

Hello Tumwater, Here is a recap of last night’s Council Meeting:

• Proclaimed October 1st – 8th, 2026 the Week Without Driving
• Proclaimed October 4th – 10th, 2026 Fire Prevention Week
• Approved Resolution No. R2026-014 in Support of Timberland Regional Library Levy Lid Lift Proposition Library Levy Lid Lift
• Approved Ordinance No. O2026-006 Delegation of Authority to Issue Bonds
• Approved the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Cities of Lacey, Olympia and Thurston County for Franz Anderson Road Permanent Housing Project

And here is what is coming up until the next Council meeting.

Tonight: Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners meeting tonight, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Public works Committee, 11:00 a.m., Equity Commission 6:00 p.m., and Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m.

September 22, City Council Work Session, 6:00 p.m. and Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.

September 25, Budget & Finance Committee, noon.

To learn more, visit: https://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/government/city-calendar
and https://meetings.municode.com/adaHtmlDocument/index?cc=TUMWATER&me=0fe4279eca61456b8c4cd9942a265e9f&ip=True

09/16/2026

Sometimes, we wish we could hit the fast-forward button on construction. ⏩🚧

Crews are down to the finishing touches on 2nd Avenue and preparing to open the full roadway in mid-October.

Grading and paving were completed last week. Next steps include installing signage, painting roadway stripes, installing topsoil and fencing, trim work, and cleanup.

Much of roadway construction is weather-dependent and we're all crossing our fingers for sunny days as we approach the finish line.

We know everybody is ready to have this road open. Thanks for hanging in there while crews keep the project moving toward the finish line. We’re almost there, Tumwater!

www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/2ndAveRoundabout

Tonight Mayor Dahlhoff and the City Council proclaimed Oct. 4-10 Fire Prevention Week. Lithium Ion Batteries are found i...
09/16/2026

Tonight Mayor Dahlhoff and the City Council proclaimed Oct. 4-10 Fire Prevention Week.
Lithium Ion Batteries are found in many devices regularly present in our daily lives like laptops, tablets, phones, toys, e-bikes, among many others. Fire Chief Brian Hurley, alongside a group of fire fighters and emergency responders from the City, spoke on the importance of care when using lithium ion batteries and safety tips for these devices, such as

• Do not use damaged batteries or chargers,
• Use the cord that came with the device,
• Make sure to charge on a hard, flat surface, not on couches or chairs, etc.

To learn more about additional important safety tips for Lithium Ion batteries, please visit:
https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week

October 1-8 is the Week without Driving in Tumwater. President Ivanova Smith, among other community leaders from People ...
09/16/2026

October 1-8 is the Week without Driving in Tumwater. President Ivanova Smith, among other community leaders from People First of Thurston County accepted the Proclamation made by Mayor Dahlhoff tonight.

The Week without Driving was established in Washington State by the Disability Mobility Initiative of Disability Rights Washington with the intent to help people in Washington communities better understand firsthand about barriers and challenges that nondrivers face. A third of people in Washington do not have a drivers’ license, addressing climate change requires improvements in transportation and mobility options, and going a week -- or even a day -- without driving is an opportunity to gain knowledge of what many people experience every day.

To learn more about People First of Thurston County, their work to advocate for safety and mobility and civil rights, please visit this YouTube playlist, and find them on Facebook too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr44TwH5WEg&list=PL24AB9mMTYnl8gGjDDKY4i04PVMnoqWSl

https://www.facebook.com/PeopleFirstThurstonCounty/

The Tumwater City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Sept. 15, in Council Chambers at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW. ...
09/14/2026

The Tumwater City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Sept. 15, in Council Chambers at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW. Meeting agendas, packets, and minutes can be found on the city website. Links to view the meeting online can be found in the agenda.
https://tumwater-wa.municodemeetings.com/

The Tumwater City Council and city commissions have a very full week this week. We have two Equity Commission meeting...
09/14/2026

The Tumwater City Council and city commissions have a very full week this week.

We have two Equity Commission meetings. The first is tonight, a joint meeting with the Lacey, Olympia and Thurston County at Olympia City Council Chambers at 6 p.m., and then another comes on Thursday September 17 at 6 p.m., where the main topic will be discussion of a Home Energy Score draft ordinance.

On Tuesday, we have the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. where the Mayor will make resolutions on topics commute reduction and fire prevention and there will be a public hearing on a resolution on Timberland Regional Library Levy Lid Lift proposition, and consideration of the interlocal agreement on Franz Anderson Road Permanent Housing, among other topics

Later in the week on Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets and will receive updates on Deschutes Valley Trail, Trails End Park and Pioneer Park Play structures.

Finally on Thursday, in addition to the Equity Commission meeting at 6 p.m., we have Public Works Committee at 11 a.m. with Fire Station T2 remodel being an item of discussion, and the Historic Preservation Commission at 6:30 p.m. where Department of Transportation property, Deschutes Valley Trail and Carlyon Bridge painting will be topics under discussion.

These are just a sampling of topics under discussion this week. All meetings -- whether virtual or in person -- are open to the public.

To learn more, visit: https://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/government/city-calendar

Last Saturday, we had a tremendously successful paint recycling event in Tumwater, in partnership with Thurston County ...
09/14/2026

Last Saturday, we had a tremendously successful paint recycling event in Tumwater, in partnership with Thurston County Washington, Port of Olympia, and GreenSheenPaint.

In total, we had 438 cars pass through, many of which brought a lot of paint for recycling at the event. Disposing of paint wisely helps the community keep this material out of our ground, ground water, and waterways. In total, 71,767 pounds of latex and 7,438 pounds of oil-based paint was collected. Thurston County Solid Waste and Tumwater staff talked with nearly every car on their way to the drop-off to tell them about Hazo House, another great place to dispose of waste.

For more on Hazo House, visit:
https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-works/garbage-recycling/household-hazardous-waste

Join us for an engaging and informative morning with Tumwater Police Department Criminologist Dr. Bowers!Topics will inc...
09/14/2026

Join us for an engaging and informative morning with Tumwater Police Department Criminologist Dr. Bowers!

Topics will include:
- Scam prevention and recognizing common scams targeting older adults
- Fraud prevention and identity theft protection
- Current local crime trends
- Personal safety and crime prevention tips
- How the Tumwater Police Department uses crime analysis to support community policing
- Interactive Q&A with Dr. Bowers

Date: Oct. 5
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Old Town Center
Age: 18+
Admission: Free
Contact: [email protected]

Tumwater drivers: WSDOT reports that from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, the following ramps will close:-Southbou...
09/12/2026

Tumwater drivers: WSDOT reports that from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, the following ramps will close:

-Southbound US 101 to southbound I-5 and 2nd Avenue.
-Southbound I-5 to 2nd Avenue.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews will be doing maintenance along the ramps, such as repairing the guardrail, cutting brush, cleaning storm drains, and mowing along the road.

Detour signs will be available.

Address

555 Israel Road SW
Tumwater, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13607545855

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