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.

Beginning August 1, 2023, qualified applicants will have a fast, easy, secure, and affordable way to request certified copies of Washington State birth and death certificates.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services advises members of the community that the parasite that causes swimmer’s itch appears to be present in Black Lake. Swimmers at any freshwater lake need to be aware that this parasite may be present and there are ways to avoid being infected by it.

Kenneydell Park has been reopened as of 07/26/2023 following two follow up fecal coliform tests being at satisfactory values and within acceptable water quality parameters.

Several open class contest entries are due Monday, July 24 and through this week, with the final open class contest entries due Monday, July 24th at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, at 3:30 pm to receive public testimony on a proposal to update the Olympia Joint Plan.