County News
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
Announcements
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
Announcements
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
Announcements
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
Announcements
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
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