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🌱 Tumwater approves Costco relocation deal and public safety sales tax

Tumwater, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Tumwater approves Costco relocation deal and public safety sales tax
  • Tumwater Middle School earns recognition for putting students' ideas to work
  • Tumwater police report assault and burglary allegations in Sunday arrests

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 60, low: 49.
  • Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 55 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tumwater City Council approves new Costco store development agreement, new 0.1% public safety sales tax (tri-cityherald.com) — Tumwater councilors approved an agreement for a replacement Costco near the I-5 Tumwater Boulevard exit, with a Tyee Drive extension and interchange improvements planned. They also approved a 0.1% public safety sales tax expected to raise about $1.2 million annually for criminal justice services.
   

2. Tumwater Middle School Earns 2026 ‘Washington Schools on the Rise' Award (thurstontalk.com) — Tumwater Middle School is one of 15 Washington schools recognized for building a stronger school culture through student leadership. Students have helped improve outdoor recreation spaces and are pursuing a boys soccer team, while the school reports its strongest assessment growth and highest survey ratings for belonging, hope and positive relationships.
   

3. Police Blotter for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 (thejoltnews.com) — Tumwater police reported two arrests on Nov. 8, including a 50-year-old man on Trosper Road SW suspected of second-degree assault, residential burglary and violating an anti-harassment or protection order. A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Hazelhurst Drive SE on suspicion of fourth-degree assault. The allegations have not been proven.
   

4. Top Local News – Thurston County – November 9, 2026 (thurstontalk.com) — Tumwater School District is reviewing staffing and program priorities as enrollment patterns shape its next budget discussions. The county roundup also reports that Tumwater and Olympia staff are planning waterway restoration to reduce flood risk and improve fish habitat, with projects still in the planning stages.
   

5. Cheapest gas stations in Olympia (stacker.com) — Two Tumwater stations appear in a regional roundup of lower gas prices: Pilot on 93rd Avenue SW and Fred Meyer on Trosper Road SW, both listed at $4.39 for regular. The Nov. 9 report, using GasBuddy data, lists a Yelm Circle K lowest at $4.19. Prices may have changed since publication.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all crafty vendors!
    The VFW Auxiliary is once again holding our holiday bazaar on November 21 and 22 at the VFW Hall on Martin Way. For information, email cherylal7… (Nextdoor Carlyon North)
  • AI Made Simple: Practical ChatGPT Skills for Everyday Life
    Discover how to use ChatGPT with confidence! Join us at ASHHO Cultural Community Center for AI Made Simple, a beginner-friendly learning experience… (Nextdoor Linderson Way)
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Cashier - Cast Member in Olympia. Apply here.
  • Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Seasonal Beauty Advisor in Olympia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tumwater here.

Ok Tumwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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