Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

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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County Officials and Staff Work to Protect Core Services and Balance Budget

County Officials wrapped up two days of strategy sessions outlining how to reduce possible service impacts from a $5.5 million dollar spending cut for 2027. Learn more...

September 04, 2026

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Swimmer’s Itch Reported at Clear Lake

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is advising members of the community that the parasite that causes swimmer’s itch appears to be present in Clear Lake. Learn more...

August 19, 2026

Health
A community member poses with her dog for a photo next to her newly installed Heat Pump unit beside her yellow-painted house as part of the grant-funded Energize Thurston program.

Discounted heat pump program kicks off second year

The County is participating in a program that offers a limited number of free and low-cost Heat Pump installations to income-qualified households. Learn more...

August 17, 2026

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