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Candidate filing for the 2025 Thurston County elections opens on May 5 and closes on May 9. Candidates can file online, in person, or via mail, with fees varying by position. A random lot draw will determine ballot order on May 9, streamed live on Facebook.
A pavement marking and striping project will reduce travel lanes on Linwood Avenue SW in Tumwater from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 2 and May 5. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes during the project. Traffic control measures will be in place to maintain flow.
Tumwater Parks and Recreation office will close temporarily until May 2 due to relocation. It will reopen at 821 Airport Court SE on May 5, with staff available via phone and email during the closure.
Tumwater Police Department delays implementing the Flock Safety license plate detection system, according to Acting Chief Jay Mason. Despite budget allocation for the system, the department plans to prioritize other technologies first. Council members expressed concerns about data access and usage.
The Tumwater School District identified that 9% of its elementary students face significant reading difficulties linked to dyslexia. The district emphasizes early intervention strategies to support these students, who require tailored literacy interventions. State law mandates dyslexia screening for students in kindergarten through second grade to address potential reading challenges.
Developer Bar Holdings presented plans for the Salish Landing project to the Tumwater City Council, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and create jobs. The project, informed by the Squaxin Island Tribe, is projected to generate $303,000 in municipal taxes and create 227 direct jobs.
Tumwater voters approved Proposition No. 1, extending a sales tax for road maintenance by 10 years with 76.4% support. The tax, set at 0.2%, has generated over $19 million since its inception in 2015, funding significant road improvements and securing additional grants.
Tumwater City Council allocated up to $55,000 for the preservation of the historic Davis-Meeker Garry oak tree. Following public concern, a risk assessment reduced the tree's risk rating from high to moderate, prompting the city to consider mitigation strategies instead of removal.
The article highlights various events happening over the weekend, including activities related to Earth Day and an Easter Egg Dash in Thurston County. It serves as a guide to local residents looking for engaging community events to participate in. The piece emphasizes the significance of these events in promoting environmental awareness and family-friendly activities.
The Port of Olympia is nearing a lease agreement with Panattoni Development Company for a 29-acre site in Tumwater, intended for industrial use. Concerns about the presence of the endangered Olympia pocket gopher have delayed the deal, although recent certifications indicate the site is free from gopher activity.