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Christmas Tree Recycling for Thurston County Residents
This season, residents can take advantage of various free tree collection and drop-off opportunities available throughout the county. To prepare your natural tree for recycling, please remove all ornaments, lights, stands, nails, and tinsel before drop-off. Flocked trees are accepted. Search “Christmas tree” in the online directory at WhereDoITakeMy.org for program details.
December 19, 2023
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Newly Elected County Commissioner Wayne Fournier Announces Executive Aide
Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier (District 4) announces the addition of Tenino High School alumnus, Matthew Rounsley, as his executive aide. Rounsley will be responsible for management of the commissioner’s schedule, legislative analysis to brief the commissioner, and organizing constituent engagement opportunities.
December 18, 2023
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Welcomes Newly Elected County Commissioners
Thurston County Commissioners-Elect Wayne Fournier of District 4, and Emily Clouse of District 5, were sworn in on Tuesday, November 28, increasing the board from three to five commissioners.
November 29, 2023
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Increased Outreach Efforts and Emergency Shelter Beds Offered Friday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 29, 2023 for a Hazardous Weather Event
The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for below-freezing nighttime weather patterns in the Puget Sound from November 24 to November 29, 2023. In response, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is issuing a “Hazardous Weather Advisory” to increase shelter-in-place efforts and offer extended nightly shelter beds starting on Friday, November 24, nightly from 8:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m.
November 22, 2023
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Board of County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to accept public comment on the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
November 22, 2023
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Public Hearing on Proposed Transfer of Roads to the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
The public is invited to a hearing to provide input on the proposed transfer of roadways to the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
November 14, 2023
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