A new state law changed permitting timelines. To comply, the county has made changes.

The Thurston County Auditor's Financial Services team earned its 18th consecutive Annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This recognition is awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and highlights the county's exceptional financial reporting practices.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services declares a “Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts and offer extended nightly shelter beds due to extreme cold nighttime temperatures. The advisory is Friday, January 24 and ends on Monday, January 27 at 8:00 a.m. The advisory may be extended again depending on review of forecasted weather patterns and shelter staff capacity.

Recognizing the critical need for a modern and functional courthouse to serve the justice needs of our community, Thurston County is committed to a fiscally responsible and transparent approach to courthouse improvements.

Thurston County is seeking qualified projects to apply for Conservation Futures funding for 2025, with an application deadline of 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Current extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter. Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is extending a “Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts and offer extended nightly shelter beds that was set to end tonight. The advisory now ends on Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 a.m. The advisory may be extended again depending on review of forecasted weather patterns and shelter staff capacity.