​OLYMPIA – In February, The Board of County Commissioners approved additional funding to continue rent and utility assistance in Thurston County through 2021. The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties (CAC) began scheduling appointments for 2021 Rent Assistance in Thurston County today.

OLYMPIA – Property owners, property management companies, and Homeowner's Association (HOA) members who maintain neighborhood stormwater ponds and other related systems are invited to attend a free online workshop, beginning Monday, April 12. Attendees will receive information on stormwater facility requirements, inspections and maintenance 'how-to's,' budget planning and guidance, takeaway resources and information sheets, and technical assistance.

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is reaching out to hundreds of landowners whose properties contain antiquated unlawful racially restrictive covenants.

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 13, at 3 p.m. to receive public comment on adding a Thurston County Medic One property tax levy to the ballot for the August 3, 2021 election.

OLYMPIA – On Friday, March 19, 2021 Washington State Department of Health (DOH) notified Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) of two cases of the B.1.351 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Thurston County. A private laboratory in Washington State confirmed the B.1.351 variant Friday.

OLYMPIA – Landowners who want their land to remain undeveloped, but still want the financial benefits of selling their property, have more time to apply for Conservation Futures funding from the county. Conservation Futures is a land preservation program that allows landowners to sell their property, or future development rights, to a qualified conservation organization.