Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence. Lab results taken on 8/14/2024 detected Microcystins toxin levels at 10 ug/L, which is ABOVE the state recreation guideline of 8ug/L. Anatoxins were not detected.

A subcommittee of the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held its fourth meeting today regarding the current project plan of renovating the Thurston County Courthouse Campus. The subcommittee discussed Chandler Court operational costs, financing for the project, and opportunities for current buildings. The subcommittee also held an executive session to discuss the purchase of a building; no action followed.

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is reporting the first positive rabies bat in Thurston County, and the third (3) overall in Washington State, this year.

Thurston County Public Works is alerting the public about expected traffic delays on Morris Rd SE from 148th Ave SE to 133rd Ave SE from Monday, August 5, through Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

The highly anticipated Thurston County Fair returns Wednesday, July 31, through Sunday, August 4, 2024, promising five days of family-friendly fun and entertainment.

Are you passionate about recycling, waste reduction, and composting? Do you want to serve our Thurston County community as a volunteer? If yes, then we want you to join the Thurston County Master Recycler Composter volunteer program!