Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on George Open Space Application | |
Auditor's Office Accepting Applications for Licensing Subagency in Tenino | |
Thurston County Law and Justice Partners to Host LFO Event Monday | |
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Saturday, August 12: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday, August 13: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday, August 14: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Report obtained from the National Weather Service
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Thurston County currently has 60 job openings, including a position with the county's Information Technology Department as an IT Consultant III. This is a senior network administrator who provides advanced technical expertise in management and maintenance of network infrastructure and operations.
Learn more and apply, or share with friends and family who might be interested at: http://ow.ly/x60u50Kh2U8
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Thurston County to Hold Legal Financial Obligation Reconsideration Day
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The Thurston County Clerk's Office, District Court, Public Defense, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and Superior Court are hosting a Legal Financial Obligation (LFO) Reconsideration Day on Monday, August 15, at the Thurston County Courthouse. Most individuals who come through the Thurston County criminal court system are below the federal poverty line. Paying fine and fees because of a criminal conviction can cause additional hardship and make reentry into the community more difficult.
Recent changes to Washington's laws have created opportunities for cities and counties to address these challenges. Individuals previously convicted of one or more crimes in Thurston County may be eligible to have their legal financial fines or fees waived or reduced. Registration is closed for this event. If you have questions, please contact us at LFOevent@co.thurston.wa.us.
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Stream Health in Thurston County
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Every summer, Thurston County staff take samples of stream bugs living in the creek to help assess the health of the streams. Stream bugs, or benthic macroinvertebrates, are small aquatic animals that live in the gravel layer at the bottom of a stream. They are an essential part of the food web, a major source of food for salmon, and an excellent indicator of overall stream health.
Living in Thurston County provides opportunities to enjoy the many water bodies available to us. Here are tips to help assess water quality before heading out to enjoy your favorite water activities.
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FairVote Washington Provides Presentation to Board of Commissioners on Ranked Choice Voting
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FairVote Washington, a non-profit, volunteer-driven champion of electoral reforms like ranked choice voting, or (RCV), provided a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on ranked choice voting on Thursday, August 11. The presentation provided an overview of what RCV is, how it works, and what is happening across the state.
You can watch the presentation on the Thurston County YouTube channel.
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Auditor Accepting Applications for Tenino Licensing Subagency
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The Thurston County Auditor is accepting applications for a vehicle/vessel licensing subagency in Tenino. Application packages are available here. You can also pick up an application package at the Thurston County Auditor's Office – 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building One, Room 106, in Olympia. A timeline of the request for proposals (RFP) process can be found here. The Department of Licensing provides equal opportunity when appointing subagents. The Auditor's Office encourages all qualified people to apply, including members of protected groups under applicable state and federal law.
Interested applicants should contact Jared Krause at (360) 754-4661 for more information. All applications must be submitted to the Thurston County Auditor's Office no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 12.
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Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on George Open Space Tax Program Application
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, August 30, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, in Room 280, Building 1 of the Thurston County Courthouse (2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, in Olympia) to accept public comment on the George Open Space Tax Program application. The applicants at 12221 Case Rd. SW in Olympia have submitted an Open Space Tax Program application for enrollment under the Significant Wildlife Habitat Area and Resource Enhancement categories. You can view more detailed information about the proposal, how to comment, and the full text of the staff report here.
A video conference option is also available. Register to attend virtually here. If you are unable to attend, you can also submit written comments to Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner, at marisa.whisman@co.thurston.wa.us. Comments must be received no later than 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 30. To request disability accommodations, please call the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at least three days prior to the meeting at 360-786-5440. Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may call via Washington Relay: 711 or 800-833-6388.
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BoH) is accepting a second round of applications to fill three community member positions on the expanded BoH. Individuals who already submitted an application do not need to reapply but must submit the supplemental questionnaire to be considered for the position. Interested applicants may submit a one page letter of interest with this application and supplemental questions to Jamie Caldwell, Clerk of the Board of Health, by noon on August 19, 2022 for consideration. | |
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The WSU Thurston County Extension and Thurston County Public Works are recruiting for the 2022 Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program. Classes are held Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., September 22 through November 10, with Saturday sessions on September 24, October 15, and October 29. The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 1, at 5 p.m. For more information, or to apply, please visit the Master Recycler Composter Program webpage.
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