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Thurston County Public Works Achieves American Public Works Association Accreditation for the Fourth Time
The Thurston County Public Works Department recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the fourth time.
September 28, 2023
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Thurston County Launches Taxpayer Transparency Tool
Thurston County has launched an online Taxpayer Transparency Tool for taxpayers to see how their county property taxes are distributed across county offices and department.
September 27, 2023
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UPDATE: Recreational Fires Now Allowed
Campfires, recreational fires, and charcoal briquettes are now allowed if used on, or surrounded by, non-combustible surfaces like concrete or a fire ring. The Fire Safety Burn Ban remains in effect until September 30, 2023.
September 22, 2023
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Positive Case of Rabies Found in a Bat in Thurston County
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is reporting the first positive rabies bat in Thurston County, and the thirteenth (13) overall in Washington State, this year.
September 22, 2023
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Thurston County Emergency Management Council Presents Free Emergency Preparedness Expo to Equip Families
Join Thurston County Emergency Management Council on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School in Tumwater for a free Emergency Preparedness Expo.
September 18, 2023
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Thurston County and City of Lacey Planning Commissions to Hold Public Hearing on Lacey Joint Plan Update
The Thurston County and City of Lacey Planning Commissions will hold a joint public hearing on Wednesday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. to receive public testimony on a proposal to update the Lacey Joint Plan.
September 15, 2023