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Public Informational Meeting on Temporary RV Safe Parking Project

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS), as the sponsoring agency for a temporary safe parking project at 720 Carpenter Road, Olympia, invites the public to submit comments and questions to be answered at a virtual public informational meeting on Thursday, November 4, 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

News Release

Regional Housing Council Website

2nd Half Property Taxes Due October 31

The deadline for Thurston County residents to pay their 2021 second half property taxes is October 31, 2021. Because the 31st falls on a Sunday this year, the law allows the payment to be made the next business day, which is Monday, November 1 without late fees being added.

News Release

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Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Health Advisory in Effect for Black Lake

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Black Lake. The state advisory level for microcystins are 8.0 ug/L and the lab results show toxin levels of microcystins at the sample site at Black Lake are 33 ug/L.

News Release

Toxic Algae Page

Flood Awareness Week: Take Steps to get ‘Flood Smart’

This week is Flood Awareness Week in Thurston County, and county leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for winter storms that can create floods. Residents of unincorporated Thurston County can get as much as a 40 percent discount for flood insurance for properties in special flood hazard areas, and a 10 percent discount for properties not in a special flood hazard area. Visit the county's Flood Plans & Insurance webpage to learn more.

Flood Plans & Insurance Webpage

Thurston Community Alert

Flood Awareness Week: Take Steps to get ‘Flood Smart’

Public Asked to Comment on Draft EIS on the County's HCP

Thurston County government’s plan to locally manage three federally-protected subspecies of Mazama pocket gophers, and other federally-protected species, is one step closer to being finalized. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and Thurston County have completed an environmental report on the Thurston County Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The release of this draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register on September 24, 2021 kicks off a 45-day public comment period. The Service and Thurston County will host two public informational meetings during the comment period, October 12 and October 14, both beginning at 6:00pm.

News Release

www.ThurstonHCP.org

US Fish and Wildlife Services

Public Meeting Link

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