The first half of your Thurston County property tax payment is due on Thursday, April 30. Pay online, in-person at the Treasurer's office located at 3000 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia, Washington, or drop in the drop box in front of that building, or mail them. Reminder that the post office no longer guarantees same-day postmark so mail early. Learn more ...

The County's Public Health and Social Service main office at 412 Lilly Rd. NE in Olympia and Environmental Health office Suite 225 at 3000 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for an all-staff meeting. Both offices reopen the following day.

Thurston County government was named Green Municipality of the Year by the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce for environmental planning and policy, green business practices, and the delivery of community-level climate, water, and waste solutions. Learn more...

Have broken or damaged bikes, clothes, small appliances, lamps or other items? Don’t toss —repair! Join Thurston County staff at Lacey MakerSpace where fixers will be on hand to help. It's Free! Learn more and register ...

New state law expands property tax exemptions for seniors (61+) and the disabled by raising household income thresholds used to determine who qualifies for the program. Takes effect January 2027. Learn more...

The state legislature earmarked a half-million dollars in funding for the County’s Regional Justice Center project marking another key win in the Board’s commitment to bring state and federal funding to the community. Learn more...