Thurston County, in partnership with the Thurston Conservation District, has been awarded a $489,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support salmon recovery through local planning efforts in South Puget Sound.

Hazardous Weather Event Declared for the Nights of Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026
Snow and extended extreme cold temperatures expected

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of an influenza-related death of a Thurston County resident. To date, the Washington State Department of Health has reported 39 lab-confirmed influenza deaths for the 2025-2026 season, higher than the 5 reported this time last season.

As your County Auditor, I believe in being an open book. I want you to see how we count ballots, how we test our machines, and how we ensure every legal vote is counted. But there is one area where I have to draw a hard line on what I share publicly: the specific technical "blueprints" of our security systems.

Thurston County has been recognized by the Washington Public Treasurer’s Association (WPTA) for excellence in its approach to investing the public funds under its care. The 2026 Certificate of Excellence Award for Investment Policy - which was awarded after rigorous review of the County’s policy by a statewide panel - highlights the sophisticated operation and the professional staff that function as the financial engine of the County.

Thurston County government closed 2025 with a list of pivotal accomplishments despite political and economic headwinds. Check out our 2025 year-end retrospective to see the community-focused service and modernization efforts achieved by securing millions of dollars in federal and state partnerships, and putting bond-funds in play. Learn more...