Thurston County

Preparing for Winter Storm Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is once again predicting colder temperatures and increased chances for rain, sleet and snow this winter. Thurston County Public Works is preparing for 24-hour operations in the event of a severe storm. Check out the links below for resources and ways you can prepare for winter storm season.

Preparing for Winter Storm Season
Winter & Storm Response
Thurston Community Alert
County Flood Programs & Information
BoCC Work Session_Winter Preparations_11_24_2021

2019/2020 Thurston County Strategic Plan

2019/2020 Thurston County Strategic Plan Summary

Live Stream BoCC meetings

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Announcements of Public Meetings and Public Hearings

Hot Topics and Events

BoCC to Hold Public Hearings on 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on Monday, December 6, and Tuesday, December 7, to hear public comment on the 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget for the county. You can find the public hearings schedule here.

On Tuesday, December 7, at 4 p.m. the Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the 2022-2023 Prelimnary Budget. You can find additional information here.

2022-2023 Preliminary Budget Book

Public Hearings Schedule

2022-2023 Revenue Sources Public Hearing

Announcements of Public Meetings and Public Hearings

Treasurer's Office to Open One Hour Late on Wednesday, December 8

Planning a visit to the Thurston County Treasurer's Office? The Treasurer is holding an all staff meeting on Wednesday, December 8, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Treasurer's Office will be closed to the public during this time, but will open promptly at 9 a.m.

Treasurer's Office

Commissioners Approve Amendment to Book Grant for ‘Water, Woods & Prairies’

Water, Woods & Prairies, a local history book, has been reprinted with a new introduction, dedication, and updates! On Tuesday, November 23, the Board of County Commissioners ammended a grant that added an additional 500 soft bound and 250 hard bound books that will be printed between 2021 and 2022.

The amendment also extended the grant period to December 31, 2024. The proposed amendments to the book grant agreement include:

For more information, visit http://ow.ly/pzL150H1vUh. The book is also available at some Timberland Regional Library locations: http://ow.ly/cFcu50H1vX7

Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum

Timberland Regional Library

November 23, 2021 Board of County Commissioners Meeting

October 20, 2020 News Release: Thurston County Grants New County Historical Book to Olympia Historical Society to Support Historic Preservation

BoCC Work Session_Winter Preparations_11_24_2021

Commissioners Seek Volunteers for Advisory Boards

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

Boards and Commissions Website

COVID-19 Information

For the most updated COVID and vaccination information, visit the PHSS COVID-19 page.

Washington State Masking Directive

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

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 1.

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