Thurston County

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Public Comment Sought on Draft Policies

The BoCC is requesting public feedback on draft policies in response to the Keep Washington Working Act legislation. Community members are asked to send their comments to the county by 5pm Friday, August 6, 2021.

Draft Policies

News Release

Keep Washington Working Act

Email Comments

COVID-19 Information

For the most updated COVID information, visit the PHSS COVID-19 page. Find your vaccination records at www.MyIR.net or on your phone at www.MyIRmobile.com.

Vaccine Information

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

Dr. Abdelmalek Letter to the Community - July 23, 2021

County Facility Information

Fire Safety Burn Ban In Effect

The Thurston County Outdoor Burn Ban is effective as of 3 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021, and ending Thursday, September 30, 2021. The Fire Safety Burn Ban applies to residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns. The use of charcoal briquettes, gas, and propane barbeques, as well as recreational fires on private residential properties are allowed.

Fire Safety Burn Ban News Release

ORCCA Website

El Condado de Thurston emite prohibición de hacer fuego por seguridad ante incendios en todo el condado

Quận Thurston Khởi Xướng Lệnh Cấm Đốt Lửa An Toàn Trên Toàn Quận

Governor's Statewide Burn Ban Declaration

Check-In for Visitors

Visitors to Building 1, Public Health and Social Services on Lily Road, and the Clerk's Office in Building 3 must check-in by using the link below, scanning the QRCode before entering the building, or using the Kiosk system upon entry. Check-in is not currently required for the Building Development Center or Commissioner's Office in Building 2.

QMatic Check-In

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. 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

Regional Housing Council Website

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