Tumwater’s Big Budget Move | Seattle News

Tumwater just approved a major $1.85 million budget amendment to finalize the purchase of the historic Tumwater Valley Lodge — a 6,000-square-foot property built by Pabst Brewing in 1988 — set to house the Parks and Recreation Department. The deal, completed July 21, includes upgrades and a clean inspection, funded by park impact fees. The package also secures a long-awaited $1.25 million fire engine, repairs, cancer screenings for firefighters, code enforcement, and a $416K opioid abatement contribution. Plus, it protects the iconic Davis Meeker Garry oak and supports the expanding youth program — a smart, multi-faceted investment in infrastructure, safety, and community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4da7adcb89fa117