Thurston County

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COVID-19 Information

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is hosting three clinics this week for any member of the public age 16 and older needing a first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments are optional and not required to receive a vaccine. The department has more than 800 doses of Pfizer vaccine that are set to expire in the next week. Learn more here.

For the most updated vaccination information, daily case numbers, and information pertaining to Thurston County's response to COVID-19, visit the PHSS COVID-19 page.

Vaccine Clinic Information for Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday

Public Health and Social Services; COVID-19

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

Dr. Abdelmalek Letter to Superintendents and Heads of School - May 3, 2021

Check-In Required to Visit Building 1

Visitors must check-in by using the link below, scanning the QRCode before entering the building, or using the Kiosk system on the first floor of bldg. 1 when visiting the Assessor's, Auditor's, and Treasurer's Offices in Building 1 of the Courthouse Complex. Check-in is not currently required for the Building Development Center or Commissioner's Office.

QMatic Check-In

News Release

Addressing Homelessness As A Region

On June 14, 2018, the Thurston County Board of Health (BoH) declared homelessness a public health crisis in Thurston County. Learn more about what Thurston County is doing to address homelessness at the links below. On February 24, 2021, Thurston County announced the signing of the interlocal agreement between Thurston County and the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm (as the representative of south county) to form the Regional Housing Council.

Homelessness Website

Homeless Crisis Response Plan News Story

Regional Housing Council Website

Regional Housing Council Agreement News Release

Commissioner Seek Volunteers for Advisory Boards

The Board of County Commissioners continue to see citizen volunteers to fill vacancies on the 22 advisory boards, commissions, committees, and councils.

Boards and Commissions Website