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This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse
Rent assistance payments set to resume
Thurston County has transferred its Thurston County Rent Assistance operation to analytic company LiveStories after suspending the program 36 days ago. “We know this has been incredibly … more
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House stalls on bill granting emergency powers to governor vs pandemic
During the 2022 Washington State Legislature, lawmakers debated Senate Bill 5909, which concerned oversight of the gubernatorial powers for emergency proclamations such as the COVID-19 emergency. The … more
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The City’s official YouTube channel posted a video on Tuesday that provided a sneak peek of the Council Chambers, welcoming the community back to the physical venue.
Lacey residents can now physically attend council meetings
The Lacey City Council will now go back to in-person meetings as the government continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions. As announced on the city’s website, community members can now … more
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Masks will no longer be required in public.
Many places will be mask-optional starting this Saturday
Face masks will no longer be required in some indoor settings beginning this Saturday, March 12. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced that face masks would not be required … more
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The COVID-19 general mask mandate for Thurston County is set to end on Sat., March 15, 2022.
Dealing with health anxiety as mask requirements end in Washington
Mask requirements are coming to an end in Washington state on Saturday, more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.But the transition could be stressful for some. Dr. Trenton James - a … more
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Visits to COVID-19 and other patients are allowed in both Thurston County hospitals.
Providence Southwest relaxes visitation guidelines
Providence Southwest hospitals are now allowing limited in-person visits starting tomorrow, Feb 24, 8 a.m. In a statement released by Providence Southwest Washington, the decrease in COVID-19 … more
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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek is Thurston County's new public health officer.
County health officer gives updates on post-Omicron isolation and quarantine guidelines
Hello Thurston County! Finally, we are seeing COVID-19 cases fall after the Omicron surge, however, our COVID-19 transmission rates still remain high. I wanted to share with you some of the recent … more
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The Defense Department held its first-ever career symposium tailored to DOD spouses in Washington at George Washington University in the Marvin Center in 2014.
“Unwavering, staggering” military spouse unemployment could change after pandemic
“Unwavering, Staggering” Military Spouse Unemployment Could Change After Pandemicby Julie Zack, The War Horse January 20, 2022 Shugart Lafleur’s spouse came home with an announcement: We’re … more
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At-home COVID-19 tests are available free, by mail, to US residents.
Free at-home COVID tests now available here
Many sites in Thurston County continue to offer free COVID-19 testing for anyone interested, as part of the federal government’s fight against the pandemic. Now a new federal program, free … more
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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.
County health officer comments about omicron and how to minimize risk at holiday events
Hello Thurston County! The omicron variant is spreading across the United States at a much more rapid pace than the delta variant, subsequently, causing an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in … more
Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.
Thurston health officer comments on first case of the omicron variant here
Letter to the Community: December 7, 2021 Hello Thurston County! I wanted to update you on the COVID-19 pandemic in Thurston County. Over the weekend a case of the omicron variant of the … more
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Nearly all children attending Washington’s K-12 schools are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, to the relief of many parents.
Washington kids 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated faster than the national average
At Aki Kurose Middle School, Roderick Patel’s son Ezra, 5, sat quietly on his dad’s lap, eyes fixed on an animation on a phone, as he bared an arm for his first shot of COVID-19 … more
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Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, top row, right, shared that COVID-19 cases have declined in the past week during the Thurston County Board of Health meeting on Oct. 12, 2021.
COVID-19 cases on decline in Thurston County
During the Thurston County Board of Health Meeting on Tue., Oct. 12, Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek reported that COVID-19 cases have declined. “Cases are trending … more
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Community Action Council CEO Kirsten York shared an update on the programs that the council currently provides.
Community Action Council introduces housing options for people at risk
In a presentation to the Tumwater City Council on Tue., Sept. 28, Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties (CAC) presented several housing options for people who are either … more
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This sign, installed during the week of Sept. 20 has attracted national discussion and local disruptions at the Nisqually Indian Tribe's Brighton Creek Healing and Retreat Center in Pierce County.
Nisqually Indian Tribe responds to threats related to its quarantine site
A new banner that reads “Nisqually ACTIVE COVID Quarantine Site” has frightened some anti-vaccination neighbors and generated calls and comments from as far away as New Mexico in recent … more
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Port Commissioner Bill McGregor shared his concerns over the Port of Olympia’s mandatory vaccination requirement for its employees during the regular commission meeting on Mon., Sept. 27, 2021.
Port Commissioners react to mandatory vaccination requirement
In a statement, Port of Olympia Commissioner Bill McGregor said, “I am opposed to be mandated to do something. It’s a freedom of choice issue,” in reaction to a proposed resolution … more
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The Washington Federation of State Employees began bargaining with the state on the terms of the vaccine mandate on Aug. 16.
Largest public union reaches pact on vaccine mandate
Washington state's largest union of public workers has reached an agreement with the state on Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate.The deal ensures access to and education about the shot on work … more
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Of the 91 patients currently in Providence hospitals in Olympia and Centralia, 18 are fully vaccinated and 73 are not.
Record number of COVID-19 deaths in Thurston County in last 24 hours 
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting ten deaths due to COVID-19 in a 24-hour period from September 15 to 16 at Providence St. Peter Hospital (Providence) in Olympia, … more
The Port of Olympia commissioners adopted a resolution that requires staff to get vaccinated or submit a weekly COVID-19 test during a special session on Tue., Sept. 7.
Port of Olympia plans to provide employees with financial incentives to vaccinate
With new reports of the COVID-19 variant, Port of Olympia Commissioners are planning to provide cash incentives for vaccinated employees. On Tue., Sept. 7, the Port held a special commission … more
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Tumwater Council Member Angela Jefferson read a statement from MultiCare on Tue., Sept. 8, 2021 announcing that their facilities may no longer be able to accept more patients.
“Beyond red” situation in MultiCare hospitals
MultiCare released a statement declaring its facilities are nearing maximum capacity as a result of the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases. The regional nonprofit healthcare system acquired what is now … more
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