NEWS

(RAPID CITY, South Dakota)— Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation’s oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials. Hobbs was sworn in July 17 at the conclusion of the NASS 2026 Summer Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota, according to a news release from the Office of the Secretary of State. “I am deeply honored to serve as President of NASS and look forward to working alongside my colleagues from across the country,” said Hobbs. “From overseeing elections and supporting businesses to preserving state records, our offices     (read more)

(AUBURN, Wash.)— Junior Achievement of Washington (JA Washington) applauds the growing statewide conversation around ensuring all Washington students graduate with essential financial literacy, career readiness, and life skills. JA of Washington welcomes ongoing discussions regarding a statewide financial literacy graduation requirement and the state superintendent of public instruction’s proposed “Postsecondary Launch Course." As policymakers, educators, and community leaders consider strengthening financial education standards, Junior Achievement of Washington emphasizes the importance of ensuring schools have equitable and sustainable access to high quality learning experiences that help students apply financial concepts in real-world contexts. Recent media coverage highlights both the commitment     (read more)

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Auditor's Office informed voters of two issues identified with the printed 2026 Local Voters' Pamphlet and the steps that it has taken to ensure voters have access to complete and accurate election information. The printed Local Voters' Pamphlet inadvertently omitted a candidate's statement for Skagit County Sheriff, according to a news release from the county. The candidate requested the Auditor to not send an additional mailer with his statement to every Skagit County voter, to avoid the additional expense to county taxpayers. The Auditor's Office has taken several steps to ensure voters have access to     (read more)

(SEDRO-WOOLLEY)- The Port of Skagit will host its first summer concert on July 25 at the SWIFT Center as it marks its eighth anniversary of owning this historic property, according to a news release from the Port. “The Port has owned the property for eight years now and there has been important work accomplished to date, especially around public access and outdoor recreation,” stated Port of Skagit Commission President Melanie Mankamyer. “This summer concert series provides more opportunity for people to engage with this beautiful campus and appreciate this space as a tremendous community asset.” The Port of Skagit acquired     (read more)

(OLYMPIA)– National experts will discuss connected vehicle technology that allows vehicles to communicate with one another, traffic signals and nearby infrastructure to improve safety and mobility during the Washington State Transportation Commission’s virtual July 21-22 meeting. Commissioners will also hold a public hearing on two toll rate proposals, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The public is invited to attend the virtual meeting, which will take place on Zoom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, and from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. Registration for the Tuesday and     (read more)