Health

Hazardous Weather, Algae Advisory, and Health Alerts

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Thurston County declared a hazardous heat-related weather event for June 14-15, 2026, with shelter-in-place advisories and a public shelter available. The county also issued a toxic algae health advisory for Lake Lawrence and reported swimmer’s itch at Ward Lake on June 18, 2026.

A Thurston County infant botulism case prompted a nationwide recall of Nara Organics powdered infant formula. The county commissioners placed a temporary stop on permitting new correctional and detention facilities on June 16, 2026. The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. regarding Open Space Tax Program applications.

The hazardous heat event and toxic algae advisory directly impact Olympia residents’ daily activities, including outdoor recreation and health safety. The formula recall affects families with infants in the county. The planning commission hearing will determine funding for local conservation projects.

📄 Source: County Government — https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/news

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Thurston County declared a hazardous heat-related weather event for June 14-15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County issued shelter-in-place advisoriesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County provided a public shelter availableNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County issued a toxic algae health advisory for Lake Lawrence“Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence: Toxic Algae A toxic algae bloom has been reported in Lake Lawrence. People and animals are advised not to swim in or drink the water. Learn more... July 24, 2026 Health Hazardous Weather Advisory for July 21 and 22 Thurston County has issued a Hazardous Weather advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts due to the heat forecast this week. July 20, 2026 Announcements, Weather”
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Thurston County reported swimmer’s itch at Ward Lake on June 18, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A Thurston County infant botulism case prompted a nationwide recall of Nara Organics powdered infant formulaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County commissioners placed a temporary stop on permitting new correctional and detention facilities on June 16, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The public hearing will be at 7 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The public hearing will be regarding Open Space Tax Program applicationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.