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Thurston Board of County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Agriculture Code Changes
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to accept comment on proposed changes to the Thurston County Code to clarify and expand allowed uses in agricultural areas.
January 08, 2024
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Shellfish Harvest Biotoxin Closure: UPDATED
High levels of the biotoxin which produces diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) were detected in shellfish prompting closure of recreational shellfish harvesting for all species in Dana Passage, Pickering Passage, and Peale Passage. Budd Inlet continues to be closed due to DSP.
UPDATED Wednesday, December 22, 2023: The shellfish harvest biotoxin closure has expanded to Henderson Inlet due to high levels of DSP in the most recent samples. Please always check the shellfish safety map before harvesting shellfish for the latest information.
UPDATED Wednesday, December 22, 2023: The shellfish harvest biotoxin closure has expanded to Henderson Inlet due to high levels of DSP in the most recent samples. Please always check the shellfish safety map before harvesting shellfish for the latest information.
December 22, 2023
Closures, Health
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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
Announcements
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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
Announcements
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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