County News
Funding Available for Streamside Planting Projects
OLYMPIA – Thurston County is seeking qualified local projects designed to enhance streamside native vegetation along the middle and lower Deschutes River, McLane Creek, Upper Schneider Creek, and associated tributaries. Project funding is provided through a National Estuary Program (NEP) Riparian Restoration Grant through the Washington State Department of Ecology.
March 03, 2021
COVID-19 Second Dose Vaccination Clinic on Sat. March 6 Not Open for General Public
OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is partnering with Providence Health and Services of Southwest Washington (Providence) to host a second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic. This clinic is for county residents with a scheduled appointment at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey on Sat., March 6, 2021. This clinic is only for residents who received their first dose on Feb. 6 at the RAC vaccination clinic.
March 03, 2021
State of Washington vs. Blake
Information about what actions to take for any case impacted by the Blake decision.
March 01, 2021
Statement from Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Jon Tunheim on State of Washington V. Blake
Information about what to do if you have a case impacted by the Blake decision.
March 01, 2021
Local Leaders Formalize Regional Housing Council
OLYMPIA – Thurston County, along with the cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Yelm finalized an agreement enabling local leaders to work together on providing solutions to the regional housing crisis.
February 24, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tier 1
OLYMPIA – In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement on January 18, 2021, to use all stored vaccinations by Sunday, January 24, the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department (PHSS) is partnering with Providence Health and Services of Southwest Washington to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to Thurston County residents who meet eligibility requirements for both Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tier 1.
February 20, 2021