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We reached out to the Co-Chairs of WACSWM, Becci Piepel, Douglas County, and Margo Gillaspy, Skagit County, to learn more about the affiliate group, w… More...
We reached out to the President of the Washington Counties Administration Association (WCAA), to learn more about the affiliate group, what it does, a… More...
Each April we join colleagues across the nation in celebrating National County Government Month—a time to highlight the essential role counties play i… More...
Congratulations 2025 Graduates! Scholarships are still available for you and your team. More...
WA counties face a triple threat to their budgets: property taxes capped below inflation, skyrocketing legal liabilities, and the responsibility of de… More...
This week, WSAC proudly joined county leaders from across the country at the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2026 Legislative Conference in Wa… More...
New nursing staff and faster assessments improve safety, treatment, and reentry planning. More...
Award-winning lane widening project boosts safety and cuts costs. More...
For the 26th consecutive year, the NACo Deferred Compensation Program, in partnership with Nationwide, is offering a remarkable scholarship opportunit… More...
New Washington State Association of Counties Study Details Public Defense Caseload Changes and Cost Impacts. Counties Call for Urgent State Action to … More...
Local governments are at a pivotal moment. As retirements accelerate and community needs shift, traditional hiring methods are no longer enough to bui… More...
More than 500 people experience homelessness in Skagit County on any given night, with too few treatment beds and one of the lowest housing vacancy ra… More...
Trust in elections comes from people. That’s why Thurston County featured real stories of election workers in its Your Neighbors, Your Elections proje… More...
Jefferson County’s 25-year push delivers a modern sewer system, unlocking housing and growth. More...
Washington’s public defense system is nearing collapse. TVW explores the severe shortage of public defenders and the funding crunch in Tipping Point. More...
The Washington State Supreme Court today denied the State’s petition for review in Washington State Association of Counties et al. v. State of Washing… More...
The award-winning program reduces wait times, expands access, and connects families to housing and stability. More...
From public safety to everyday convenience, local projects highlight how innovation strengthens communities and improves lives. More...
The Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) has elected Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias as its new President during the 2025 WSAC Membe… More...
In Spokane County, criminals are released without arraignment because the Public Defender’s Office is reaching caseload limits only three days into No… More...
In Spokane County, the Public Defender’s Office reached its caseload limits just 9 days into September and 15 days into October. More...
Local governments across the US are facing a historic workforce transition. With nearly 38% of the local government workforce expected to retire withi… More...
In a significant decision today, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, reversed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the WSAC… More...
Washington State Association of Counties Sounds Alarm on Supreme Court's Public Defense Order: Unfunded Mandate Threatens to Decimate Public Safety an… More...
