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Tumwater Buys Lodge, Funds Fire Engine | Seattle News
Tumwater just approved a major budget tweak—$1.85 million to buy back the historic Tumwater Valley Lodge, built in 1988 by Pabst Brewing, now set to house Parks and Rec after years of renting. The building’s in good shape, with recent upgrades, and the funds come from park impact fees and the Metropolitan Park District. But it’s not just about the lodge: the amendment also funds a long-awaited $1.25M fire engine, equipment repairs, cancer screenings for firefighters, code enforcement, opioid abatement efforts, and even a Garry oak tree preservation project—all smart, strategic moves to boost…
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