Thurston County, Washington, is located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Majestic Mount Rainier and the rugged Cascade Mountains are nearby to the east, while the Pacific Coast is just an hour's drive to the west. Home to more than 245,000 residents, Thurston County is 60 miles south of Seattle and 100 miles north of Portland, Oregon.
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County Offices to Close Briefly for Drill
Thurston County offices will close for about 15 minutes on Sept. 2 for an earthquake drill, beginning at 1:15 p.m.
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New Septic System Requirements
Beginning September 1, property owners who sell or transfer land that contains a septic system are required to provide a septic system evaluation report.
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Illegal dumping in storm drains
On Sept. 7, Thurston County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to reduce illegal dumping in storm drainage facilities.
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Learn About Stormwater Ponds
Learn how to maintain and inspect neighborhood stormwater ponds and meet reporting requirements at a free workshop on Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road S.W. To register, call 754-3355 ext. 6377.
Hearing Set for 911 Funding
Thurston County commissioners will hold a hearing on Sept. 14 to consider a proposal to increase the local Telephone Excise Tax from 50 cents to 70 cents per month to cover the cost of modernizing Thurston County’s Enhanced 9-1-1 system.
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