County News
Toxic Algae Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence - Toxic levels are above the threshold for health concern
OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence. The state advisory level for microcystins are 8.0 ug/L and the lab results show toxin levels of microcystins at the sample site at Lake Lawrence are 15 ug/L.
September 17, 2021
Evacuation Emergency Training Drill to Impact Thurston County Facilities
OLYMPIA – All Thurston County offices and departments will briefly close on Thursday, September 16, at 1 p.m. for an evacuation emergency training drill. County employees will be asked to evacuate the buildings during the drill. The drill is expected to last 15-20 minutes.
September 15, 2021
Thurston County to Host Virtual Panel Discussion on Climate Mitigation Plan
OLYMPIA – Join Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser for a discussion about the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan! Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater worked with staff from the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) to craft a strategic framework for reducing climate polluting greenhouse gases while maintaining—and even improving—our quality of life.
September 13, 2021
Building Development Center Hours of Operation
OLYMPIA – Beginning Monday, September 13, 2021, the Thurston County Building Development Center (BDC) will return to normal operational hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
September 10, 2021
Thurston County Accepting Applications for Historic Preservation Grants
OLYMPIA – Historic preservation organizations in Thurston County have an opportunity to apply for grants of up to $5,000. The application period for the 2022 Thurston County Heritage Grant Program (HGP) begins today and ends Wednesday, September 22.
September 10, 2021
Thurston County Historic Commission Announces 2nd Annual Heritage Day
OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Historic Commission is pleased to announce Alex Gradwohl with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation as the guest speaker for the 2nd Annual Thurston County Heritage Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually.
September 09, 2021