Thurston County

Thurston County facilities are now open to the public with restrictions, including maintaining physical distancing of at least six feet at all times and, per the Washington State Secretary of Health’s face covering order wearing a cloth face covering or mask. If you come to county facilities, please be prepared for potentially long wait times or lines due to distancing guidelines. We continue to encourage residents to access county services online, by phone, by email, or through the use of drop boxes located outside of county buildings.
The availability of remote services vary by office and department.

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COVID-19 Update

On June 23, Thurston County was approved to move to Phase 3 of the 'Safe Start' recovery plan.

On June 22, the Governor issued a state-wide face covering directive.

For the most updated, daily case numbers, visit the PHSS COVID-19 data page. Numbers are updated at 3:00 p.m. daily.

Please continue to wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home when sick.

Public Health and Social Services; COVID-19

07_08_2020 Dr. Abdelmalek's Letter to Community

State Dept of Health Website and Data

Thurston Strong - EDC Resource for Businesses

Washington State Coronavirus Resources Website

New Courthouse and Regional Administrative Building Project

On March 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 local health emergency, the BoCC voted unanimously to rescind the ballot measure to increase the county's 2021 regular property tax levy to fund a new courthouse and administrative buildings. The vote was expected to occur during the April 28, 2020 election. The BoCC will reassess the project after this health emergency subsides.

Project Website

You Count. Be Counted: Census 2020

The 2020 Census will count every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The data can help inform where your community needs a new fire department, more funding for school lunches, new roads, and much more. Billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources every year based on census data. Every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census by April 1, 2020. Please respond for your home online, by phone, or by mail. Learn more about the 2020 Census at https://2020census.gov/.

2020 Census: What is the Census?

2020census.gov

2020 Census Flyer

Folleto del Censo 2020

Điều tra dân số năm 2020

Budd Inlet Remains Closed for Shellfish Harvesting

Budd Inlet remains closed for all species of shellfish harvest, due to biotoxin. Remember that the status of any shellfish beach can change from day to day so please check the DOH Shellfish Website prior to harvesting schellfish off any shellfish beach.

DOH Shellfish Website

DOH Information on DSP

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.

Homelessness Website

Homeless Crisis Response Plan News Story

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