County News
Update: Increased Outreach Efforts and Cooling Centers offered Monday, August 14 through Thursday, August 17 for Extreme Heat Weather Event
The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for temperatures above 91 degrees in the Puget Sound for Monday, August 14, through Thursday, August 17, 2023. Therefore, Thurston County will declare a 3-day, 3-night Hazardous Weather Event.
August 14, 2023
Announcements, Health
Road Closure: Elderberry Street SW from US 12 to 196th Avenue
On August 29, 2023, Elderberry Street SW between US 12 and 196th Avenue will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a mill and fill pavement preservation project.
August 11, 2023
Announcements, Closures, Construction
UPDATE: Recreational Fires No Longer Allowed Thurston County Burn Ban – Countywide Outdoor Burn Ban
This is an update to the Fire Safety Burn Ban. The update is to allow the use of charcoal or charcoal briquettes if use involves a barbeque or other appliances specific for the purpose and occurs over a non-combustible surface like concrete or brick.
August 09, 2023
Thurston County and Cities Share Annual Plans for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater each released an annual Jurisdiction Work Program for near-term implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP).
August 07, 2023
Announcements
Toxic Algae Health Advisory in Effect for Pattison Lake
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Pattison Lake.
August 04, 2023
CORRECTION: Board of County Commissioners Vote to Include a Public Safety Tax on the Ballot for General Election
On, July 27, 2023, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to include a resolution on the upcoming general election ballot for a public safety tax resulting in an increase in sales tax of two-tenths of one percent to be dedicated to supporting public safety in the county. The BoCC is looking for individuals interested in writing a ‘con’ statement in opposition of the ballot measure.
CORRECTION: The original release stated the wrong date for submittal. The 'con' statement must be submitted by August 8, 2023 per page 13 of the Thurston County Local Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions.
CORRECTION: The original release stated the wrong date for submittal. The 'con' statement must be submitted by August 8, 2023 per page 13 of the Thurston County Local Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions.
August 01, 2023
Announcements