Toxic Algae Advisory in effect for Pattison Lake. People and pets are advised to avoid the water. Learn more...

The deadline to pay 2026 second half property taxes is October 31, 2026. Because the 31st falls on a Saturday this year, taxpayers have until Monday, November 2nd, to pay without incurring late fees.

The County's Planning Commission will host a public hearing October 21 on an applicant-initiated proposal to rezone a 4.9-acre parcel on 193rd Avenue in Grand Mound. Learn more...

The county’s last flu death of the 2025-2026 season was reported in October of this year (official flu season is different from a regular calendar year). State health officials report flu activity much earlier in the year than normal. Learn more...

The County has received reports of scammers posing as County building permit staff or Sheriff's deputies on calls or via emails to residents asking for money for county fees or services. COUNTY STAFF DON'T CALL OR EMAIL ASKING FOR MONEY. We use the U.S. Postal service to mail invoices. Please don't provide your financial information to anyone who calls or emails you claiming to be from the County. If you are doing business with the County, please contact us before making a payment. You can find contact info for our offices and departments online.

The County expects to award about $250,000 in 2027 to local applicants as it reinvests Lodging Tax revenues into qualified tourism projects in Thurston County. Learn more...