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Board of County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Terry Open Space Tax Program Application
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing June 20, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to accept public comment on the Terry Open Space Tax Program application.
June 12, 2023
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Swimmer’s Itch Reported at Long Lake Park in Lacey and Clear Lake Located Southwest of Yelm
Swimmer’s Itch Reported at Long Lake Park in Lacey and Clear Lake Located Southwest of Yelm
June 09, 2023
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Thurston Planning Commission to Hold Two Public Hearings on June 21
The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to comment on the site-specific Pogue Land Use Amendment and the Long-Term Agriculture Zoning Update.
June 09, 2023
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Board of County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Clements Open Space Tax Program Application
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing June 13, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to accept public comment on the Clements Open Space Tax Program application.
June 01, 2023
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Overnight Closure of US 12 for Pavement Marking of New Roundabout Intersection at Sargent Road
Thurston County Public Works will close US 12, from Pecan Street SW to Old Highway 99 SW/Elderberry Street SW, for the pavement marking of the new roundabout intersection at Sargent Road.
May 18, 2023
Announcements, Closures, Construction
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Increased Outreach Efforts and Cooling Center Offered Sunday May 14 and Monday May 15 for Extreme Heat Weather Event
Thurston County will declare a two-day, two-night Hazardous Weather Event May 14-15. During this extreme heat, Thurston County Homeless Service Providers will provide multiple options for individuals living outside to stay hydrated and find cool places to be during the day.
May 12, 2023
Announcements, Health