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🌱 How Tumwater’s new tree program targets the city’s hottest neighborhoods

Tumwater, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Tumwater! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tumwater’s new tree program targets the city’s hottest neighborhoods
  • What Tumwater’s new habitat plan could mean for future development
  • What’s changing with Trosper Road sewer plans and housing talks?

Also on today's calendar: Rally in the Valley JUNIOR Volleyball Tournament ... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Tumwater urban forester provides update on city's tree canopy situation as some areas in city are getting hotter than others (thenewstribune.com) — Tumwater is rolling out a new Canopy Equity Program to cool down the city’s hottest neighborhoods by helping residents plant shade trees and expanding tree cover in local parks. Backed by a federal grant, the urban forester is targeting heat “hotspots,” offering specific tree species, workshops, and support with mulch and watering, while also inventorying every street tree and trying to reduce removals.
   

2. USFWS reviewing Tumwater, Port of Olympia habitat plan (thejoltnews.com) — Tumwater is moving a long-running joint habitat conservation plan with the Port of Olympia into a key federal review stage, adding funding to keep consultants working through 2027. The plan aims to streamline development while protecting several threatened species, and could soon enter a public comment phase once the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finishes its initial review.
   

3. Top Local News – Thurston County – June 10, 2026 (thurstontalk.com) — Tumwater readers will see a city committee backing design work for a Trosper Road sewer extension that could expand service to nearby streets. The countywide roundup also highlights ongoing housing affordability talks involving Tumwater, regional budget planning, apprenticeship expansions, and efforts to bolster health care staffing and broadband access in neighboring communities.
   

4. Police Blotter for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (thejoltnews.com) — Tumwater residents can see a snapshot of local public safety activity, including a June 10 shoplifting arrest on Littlerock Road SW handled by Tumwater Police. The blotter also lists recent arrests by Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, and Thurston County deputies, while reminding readers that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • LAST ASSEMBLY
    Parkside Elementary Tenino, WA 98589
    8:30 am
  • 6th Track Meet OHS
    Washington Middle School Olympia, WA 98501
    4:30 pm
  • Tacoma Rainier's Game
    Olympia Regional Learning Academy Meet at ORLA 5pm, game starts at 7:05
    5:00 pm
  • Aspire Spring Choir Concert
    North Thurston Public Schools Koval Center for the Performing Arts, 4155 6th Ave NE
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing a cat?
    He seems pretty young, not fixed. He’s super sweet. He was wearing a purple flea collar and now it’s gone. He keeps trying to come in my house. Seen… (Nextdoor Henderson Estates)
  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Hazel “Kitten” was lost on June 07, 2026 and was last seen near Tumwater, WA If you have information on their location,… (Nextdoor Greater Southeast)
  • Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Production Supervisor -Tumwater in Tumwater. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Tumwater. 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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