County News
Continuity of Operations Planning pays off
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we've made significant changes to how we work in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
April 02, 2020
Commissioners Vote to Postpone April 28 Courthouse Ballot Proposition The commissioners will reassess when to vote to put it back on the ballot at a later date
OLYMPIA – Due to the current health emergency, this morning, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to rescind the ballot measure to increase the county's 2021 regular property tax levy to fund a new courthouse and administrative buildings.
March 18, 2020
Get licensing services in your community
For the third year, we're seeing the benefit of equalizing vehicle licensing fees on several small businesses that partner with us.
March 12, 2020
Net Nanny defendant sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
A registered sex offender from Aberdeen was sentenced in Thurston County Superior
Court to life in prison for attempted rape of a child in the second degree and communication with a minor
for immoral purposes.
Court to life in prison for attempted rape of a child in the second degree and communication with a minor
for immoral purposes.
February 12, 2020
Board of County Commissioners proclaim October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Board of County Commissioners recently proclaimed October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
October 11, 2019
Even an SUV can't stop our ballot drop boxes
During the August primary election, a man on a rampage (as described by the police) knocked one of our ballot drop boxes off its base. He drove his SUV into police cars, an emergency gate and, lastly, the ballot drop box in the Lacey City Hall parking lot.
October 11, 2019