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.
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.
Click here for the draft regulations to be considered.
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. Click here for more information.
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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to find out.