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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...
AI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for research labs or tech giants in Silicon Valley. Today, AI is becoming a practical and powerful tool … More...
The Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Interim Executive Director Derek Young as the associatio… More...
The 2025 legislative session ended as planned on Sunday, April 27th. This included the adoption of a new two-year State Operating, Capital, and Transp… More...
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Senator Bill Ramos, who passed away this last weekend at the age of 69. More...
Earlier this week, the House Appropriations and Senate Ways and Means committees introduced and held hearings on their respective budget proposals for… More...
It seems hard to believe I’ve already been the WSAC President for 3 months! I am honored to be in this position, and I want to share my journey as Pre… More...
