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COVID-19 Information

Thurston County is in an area with high COVID-19 transmission. For the most updated COVID and vaccination information, visit the PHSS COVID-19 page. Find your vaccination records at www.MyIR.net or on your phone at www.MyIRmobile.com.

Washington State Masking Directive

Dr. Abdelmalek's August 25 Letter to the Community

Dr. Abdelmalek's August 31 Letter to Schools

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

Building Development Center to Close Early on September 23

The Thurston County Building Development Center (BDC) will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. The BDC will return to regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, September 24. The early closure of the BDC is to allow staff to attend an all-staff meeting.

Advisory

Building Development Center

Climate Talk

Join Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser for a discussion about the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan! Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater worked with staff from the Thurston Regional Planning Council to craft a strategic framework for reducing climate polluting greenhouse gases while maintaining—and even improving—our quality of life.

Climate Action Planning

Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan

Subscribe for Climate Action Updates and Notifications

Toxic Algae Health Warning in Effect for Long Lake and Lake Lawrence

There are toxic algae blooms at Long Lake and Lake Lawrence. Lab results show toxin levels of microcystin at the sample above the state advisory level. Microcystin is a liver toxin and possible human carcinogen. When an algae bloom is present, health officials recommend taking extra precautions to avoid the health risks posed by potential toxins, which include avoiding swimming, wading, wind surfing, and water-skiing in waterbodies where algae blooms are present.

News Release - Long Lake

Harmful Algal Blooms

Algae Email Alerts

How to Safely Enjoy Water Recreation in Thurston County

News Release - Lake Lawrence

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