The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to accept public comment on proposed changes to the Thurston County Code to update regulations for forest land conversion and standards for tree protection.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of two influenza-related deaths in Thurston County residents. To date, there have been 31 influenza-related deaths reported by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) during the 2023-2024 influenza season, including one child.

Thurston County is seeking qualified projects to apply for Conservation Futures funding for 2024, with an application deadline of 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. This is a great opportunity for landowners who wish for their land to remain undeveloped but would like the financial benefits of selling their property.

Increased Outreach Efforts and Emergency Shelter Beds Offered Thursday, January 11 through Monday, January 15 for Hazardous Weather Event

On January 9, 2024, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved $640,000 in Treatment Sales Tax (TST) funds over a two-year period for three community organizations to provide services in Thurston County. These awards will benefit Thurston County residents with mental health concerns or substance use disorders.

The Thurston County Board of Health is pleased to announce the expansion of its board with the addition of three distinguished community members: Heidi Knadel, Perla Newton, and Tanzania Zenzali-Marshall.