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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Hot Topics and Events
Public Hearing: Interim Prairie Ordinance
The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing on interim prairie regulations.
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Public Hearing on Mineral Lands
The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment on the draft regulations relating to the designation of mineral resource lands criteria as required by the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board Final Decision Order.
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Disposal of Storm Related Debris
Thurston County residents, who have woody debris from the recent storms on their property, can drop it off at several locations. Beginning Wednesday, debris such as tree limbs can be dropped off free of charge.
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Recruiting - Lateral Deputy Sheriff
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting experienced law enforcement officers.
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Seven Wonders - Results Are In!
In the fall, we asked Thurston County residents to nominate a "wonder" of Thurston County. The results are in! Can you guess what rates as the #1 wonder?
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Critical Areas Ordinance
The Planning Dept. is drafting updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance, which governs how land is developed in or near environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, rivers, frequently flooded areas and habitat areas.
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