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. 

Thurston County has opened a second round of Conservation Futures funding for 2023.

Boulder Care, a digital health clinic offering long-term support and treatment for substance use disorders, has partnered with Thurston County’s Resource Hub.