Thurston County, Washington

UPDATED PHONE SCAM ALERT

Scam calls and emails are impersonating county employees and services: Permitting, Courts, Pretrial staff and Sheriff's Office deputies. Court staff don't call jurors, and Sheriff's deputies do not collect fines by phone. Report scams to Thurston County Sheriff's non-emergency line at 360-704-2740 and you can verify your Jury Service by clicking here. Click here for office or department contact info.

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.
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CPED - Community Planning & Economic Development

PLEASE NOTE: For help with planning permits or building permits, please click the Building & Planning Permits link below.

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Bryan Benjamin, Thurston County's Natural Resources Program Manager standing in front of a sculpture of salmon

Natural Resources Program Manager Selected for WaterNow Alliance Emerging Leader Award

Recognition for Community Planning employee highlights innovative water resilience work, tribal collaboration, and sustainable financing for stream restoration in the region.

August 05, 2026

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second image of sheriff's office ribbon cutting ceremony July 7 2026

Thurston County Unveils New Sheriff’s Office HQ

The County delivers a modern, secure public safety facility with Public Safety Sales Tax funds and a careful remodel.

July 31, 2026

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Accepting Applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training

We're now accepting applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training. Learn more...

July 29, 2026

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