County News
Preparing for Winter Storm Season
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are once again predicting colder temperatures and increased chances for rain, sleet and snow this winter.
November 24, 2021
Solid Waste Advisory Committee is Recruiting Two Representatives
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee, or SWAC, has two openings they are actively recruiting. These include a resident representative and a business representative.
November 12, 2021
Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Sales Tax Increase to Fund Affordable Housing Activities
OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on Tuesday, November 23, at 3:00pm regarding a proposed one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for all Thurston County residents, except for City of Olympia residents, as allowed under House Bill 1590 to support affordable housing activities.
November 08, 2021
Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearings on CIP, Places of Worship Code Amendment
OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Wednesday, November 3, at 7 p.m. to receive public testimony on proposed amendments to the 2022-2027 Thurston County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and proposed amendments to development standards for Places of Worship in the Olympia Urban Growth Area (UGA). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these public hearings will be held virtuall
October 22, 2021
Toxic Algae Health Advisory in Effect for Black Lake
OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Black Lake. The state advisory level for microcystins are 8.0 ug/L and the lab results show toxin levels of microcystins at the sample site at Black Lake are 33 ug/L.
October 21, 2021
Public Informational Meeting on Temporary RV Safe Parking Project
OLYMPIA – Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS), as the sponsoring agency for a temporary safe parking project at 720 Carpenter Road, Olympia, invites the public to submit comments and questions to be answered at a virtual public informational meeting on Thursday, November 4, 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
October 20, 2021