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Two Influenza Related Deaths Reported in Thurston County
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of two influenza-related deaths in Thurston County residents. To date, there have been 31 influenza-related deaths reported by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) during the 2023-2024 influenza season, including one child.
January 17, 2024
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Thurston County Accepting Applications to Fund Conservation Projects
Thurston County is seeking qualified projects to apply for Conservation Futures funding for 2024, with an application deadline of 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. This is a great opportunity for landowners who wish for their land to remain undeveloped but would like the financial benefits of selling their property.
January 16, 2024
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Increased Outreach Efforts and Emergency Shelter Beds Offered Thursday, January 11 through Monday, January 15 for Hazardous Weather Event
Increased Outreach Efforts and Emergency Shelter Beds Offered Thursday, January 11 through Monday, January 15 for Hazardous Weather Event
January 10, 2024
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Award Treatment Sales Tax Funds
On January 9, 2024, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved $640,000 in Treatment Sales Tax (TST) funds over a two-year period for three community organizations to provide services in Thurston County. These awards will benefit Thurston County residents with mental health concerns or substance use disorders.
January 10, 2024
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Thurston County Board of Health Welcomes Three New Board Members
The Thurston County Board of Health is pleased to announce the expansion of its board with the addition of three distinguished community members: Heidi Knadel, Perla Newton, and Tanzania Zenzali-Marshall.
January 09, 2024
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Building Development Center (BDC) closed January 11 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Building and Development Center (BDC) will close from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The BDC will return to regular hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Friday, January 12, 2024.
January 08, 2024