Thurston County

Thurston County facilities are open to the public with safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect public and employee health. Learn more here.

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COVID-19 Information

For the most updated, daily case number, and information pertaining to Thurston County's response to COVID-19, visit the PHSS COVID-19 page. Visit Washington State's Phase Finder online tool to confirm your eligibility for vaccine and find a list of possible vaccination locations.

Public Health and Social Services; COVID-19

February 18, 2021 - Letter to the Community

February 12, 2021 - Letter to Superintendents and Heads of Schools

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

Meetings Open to Public Attending In-Person

Members of the public may attend and participate in any regular, special, or emergency meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and Board of Health in-person (at 25% capacity or 10 people in Rm. 280), or by calling the conference number below. The Zoom information for public hearings is listed on the Public Hearings page. All BoCC and BoH meetings and briefings are live streamed on the Thurston County YouTube channel and posted to the county’s Facebook and Twitter platforms.

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Agenda Page

Public Hearings and Meetings Page

Check-In Required to Visit Building 1

Visitors must check-in 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. Individuals can get in line or set an appointment by signing up at the QMatic Check-in link below, scanning a QRCode before entering the building, or using the Kiosk system on the first floor of the building.

QMatic Check-In

News Release

Thurston Community Alert

Get up to the minute alerts on your smartphone or other devices when you sign up for Thurston Community Alert. You will receive public safety and emergency alerts instantly on your smartphone or other device by either text or email. When you sign up, you can choose only the types of alerts you want to receive. Sign up today at tcalert.org.

www.tcalert.org

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