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Thurston County Board of Health Expansion Recruitment and Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee Seeking Members
The Thurston County Board of Health is seeking community members for the expanded board. The Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee is seeking community members to join the committee.
October 09, 2023
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Thurston County Launches Pretrial Assessment to Improve Pretrial System
Thurston County announces the official launch of the Public Safety Assessment (PSA). The purpose of this work is to prioritize community well-being and safety, reduce bias, and ensure pretrial detention is reserved only for those who jeopardize public safety.
October 02, 2023
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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