August 18, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a business meeting on August 18, 2026, which included proclamations for National Wellness Month and National Recovery Month, highlighting community programs such as Inner City Transit and the Thurston County Food Bank. The meeting featured public comments addressing concerns about voucher payments and budgetary compliance. A special amendment to the 2026-2027 biennial budget was approved to correct reporting errors without changing appropriations. Updates were provided on various county projects, including a $646,000 state grant secured for water disinfection technology at Boston Harbor, and the retirement of the courthouse facility dog program's canine. The board also discussed the acquisition of a specialized K9 unit dog trained to detect electronic devices in crimes against children investigations, noting that the dog was obtained at no cost and training expenses would be grant-supported. No new contracts or procurement awards were detailed, but the meeting included budget amendment approval and grant-funded capital improvements.