Thurston County to commission study after work group outlines three jail‑space options

Nov 3, 2025

Thurston County commissioners on Oct. 29 directed staff to scope a comprehensive study of options to address the county's jail‑space shortage after a work group presented three high‑level possibilities: build a flex unit, renovate an existing dorm, or explore using the juvenile facility.

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Thurston County commissioners on Oct. 29 directed staff to scope a comprehensive study of options to address the county's jail‑space shortage after a county work group presented three high‑level possibilities: building a flex unit, renovating a dorm in the existing jail or repurposing the juvenile (youth services) facility.

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