Local Governments in the News

New resources help cities successfully file for IRA elective pay provision  (National League of Cities, August 22, 2024)

Government EV fleets are expanding to include charging infrastructure for larger vehicles  (American City & County, August 22, 2024)

New “stay limits” imposed on state parks  (The Courier-Herald, August 21, 2024)

King County Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says  (Kent Reporter, August 21, 2024)

Renton earns another Governor’s Smart Communities Award  (Renton Reporter, August 20, 2024)

Chelan County to hold public meeting on floodplain regulations  (The Leavenworth Echo, August 20, 2024)

Pasco updates codes to energize downtown, support small businesses  (Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, August 19, 2024)

EPA unveils labels for green construction materials  (Smart Cities Dive, August 19, 2024)

Kennewick police officers will hand out $100 gift cards. Here’s why  (Tri-City Herald, August 16, 2024)

Auburn police laud impact of fireworks policies  (Auburn Reporter, August 16, 2024)

Camas Council approves park impact fee overhaul  (Camas-Washougal Post-Record, August 15, 2024)

The havoc extreme heat wreaks on our aging infrastructure  (Governing, August 15, 2024)

Washington prepares to roll out tax break for office-to-housing conversions  (Washington State Standard, August 14, 2024)

Rough ride? Data bikes chart the condition of bike paths in more cities  (Route Fifty, August 14, 2024)

Yakima looks at annexing land in Terrace Heights into city limits  (Yakima Herald-Republic, August 13, 2024)

Puget Sound Energy outlines wildfire prevention plan at Roslyn community meeting  (Apple Valley News, August 13, 2024)

Mysterious guerilla art project makes its triumphant return, this time with Spokane’s blessing – and sturdier brackets  (The Spokesman-Review, August 12, 2024)

What will light rail bring to Snohomish County?   (Lynnwood Today, August 12, 2024)

Deregulating parking  (APA Blog, August 9, 2024)

In Point Roberts, tourists' slow return prompts questions about the peninsula’s future  (KUOW, August 9, 2024)

A chatbot spread falsehood about WA elections. The secretary of state wants it fixed.  (Washington State Standard, August 8, 2024)

In Pacific County, new sales tax takes effect in support of affordable housing  (Chinook Observer, August 8, 2024)

State offers funding for election security upgrades at voting centers across Washington  (King 5, August 7, 2024)

Move to new Rosalia library complete after line of volunteers passed books down the street  (The Spokesman-Review, August 7, 2024)

OSHA’s proposed worker heat safety rule: What to know  (Smart Cities Dive, August 6, 2024)

State recognizes Touchet Water District for wastewater treatment performance  (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, August 6, 2024)

King County’s landfill is scrambling to solve its methane problem  (Cascade PBS, August 5, 2024)

Whatcom Co. sheriff requests fentanyl-sniffing dog for the jail, but it may be a long wait  (The Bellingham Herald, August 5, 2024)

What cities should know about ShotSpotter technology  (Route Fifty, August 2, 2024)

Bringing back the lost art of Main Street buildings  (CNU Public Square, August 2, 2024)

Othello council accepts annexation request  (Columbia Basin Herald, August 1, 2024)

Recovering from CrowdStrike, prepping for the next incident  (Government Technology, August 1, 2024)

Benton County Justice Center Veterans Court program transforms lives for veteran's and provides support  (Apple Valley News, July 31, 2024)

Housing: What is universal design and why does it matter?  (National League of Cities, July 31, 2024)

Monroe’s trail system to grow over time  (Snohomish County Tribune, July 30, 2024)

Millions in settlement funds coming to Kitsap to fight opioid crisis  (Kitsap Sun, July 30, 2024)

Seattle to vote on record $1.55 billion transportation levy  (Governing, July 29, 2024)

Nearly $1B in federal funds available for local digital inclusion projects  (Route Fifty, July 29, 2024)

Project Downtown Pullman headed above ground  (Moscow-Pullman Daily News, July 26, 2024)

WA utilities prepare public for possible power shutdowns to prevent wildfires  (The Center Square, July 26, 2024)

Expand the Port of Everett’s boundaries? Voters must decide  (Everett Herald, July 25, 2024)

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against short-term rental ordinance  (Planetizen, July 25, 2024)

Architect hired for future Yakima airport renovation  (Yakima Herald-Republic, July 24, 2024)

Safe places and safe sleeping: Cost-effective and humane recommendations for local leaders after Grants Pass  (Brookings, July 24, 2024)

Sequim council enacts remote public comment procedure  (Peninsula Daily News, July 23, 2024)

The devil is in the (financial reporting) details  (Route Fifty, July 23, 2024)

New ordinance allows Lakewood police to remove people camping on public property  (KOMO, July 22, 2024)

More mentors, better facilities, gear that fits. WA police departments are upping their game to recruit more women  (KUOW, July 22, 2024)

Pasco banned new billboards 18 years ago. This proposal could double them  (Tri-City Herald, July 19, 2024)

Apartments that engage the street  (CNU Public Square, July 19, 2024)

Whatcom County orders temporary hiring freeze in the face of rising budget deficit  (The Bellingham Herald, July 18, 2024)

Renton judges attempt to balance accountability and support  (Renton Reporter, July 18, 2024)

Seattle City Council passes tougher penalties for street racing  (King 5, July 17, 2024)

Invasive beetles put Oregon forests at risk  (Planetizen, July 17, 2024)

New equipment to improve Kitsap voting process  (Kitsap Daily News, July 16, 2024)

Boston was the first major city to pair fair housing with zoning. How’s it going?  (Smart Cities Dive, July 16, 2024)

Stackable certificates could be a lifeline for governments facing an IT talent crisis  (Route Fifty, July 15, 2024)

Clark County’s Community Court ‘way different from regular court’, sees success in helping the homeless  (The Columbian, July 15, 2024)

King County awards $1.2 million grant to Kent for salmon restoration  (Kent Reporter, July 12, 2024)

Battle Ground City Council selects Kristina Swanson as new city manager  (The Columbian, July 12, 2024)

‘First-of-its-kind’ electric vehicle charger pilot program coming to Tumwater  (The Olympian, July 11, 2024)

New state estimate shows Bellingham population surpassing Kirkland, nearing top 10 in Washington  (The Bellingham Herald, July 11, 2024)

Sidewalks, street rebuilds In Mattawa 6-Year Plan  (Columbia Basin Herald, July 10, 2024)

City of Shelton considers car-license cameras  (Shelton-Mason County Journal, July 10, 2024)

Spokane City Council approves ordinance making it unlawful to fire gun within city limits  (KREM2, July 9, 2024)

East Wenatchee's new ADU ordinance explained  (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM, July 9, 2024)

The heat is on: Rising temperatures strain urban infrastructure  (Planetizen, July 8, 2024)

U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live  (NPR, July 8, 2024)

Bellevue offers free trees to residents for fourth year straight  (KIRO 7, July 5, 2024)

Why paid community engagement is worth the investment  (APA Planning Magazine, July 5, 2024)

Spokane County to eliminate all vacant positions, identify additional budget cuts  (The Center Square, June 27, 2024)

Washington State leads the way in cutting emissions from existing buildings  (Environmental and Energy Study Institute, June 27, 2024)

Drone responding to 911 emergency calls in Redmond  (King 5, June 26, 2024)

Yakima Co. wildfires prompt urgent call for residents to sign up for Alert Yakima  (Apple Valley News, June 26, 2024)

Embracing conflict: Honing your conflict management skills  (APA Blog, June 25, 2024)

Nearly $12 Million in improvements coming to Wenatchee Riverfront  (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM, June 25, 2024)

What makes a city ideal for office-to-housing conversions?  (Route Fifty, June 24, 2024)

Accelerating accessibility in the public sector  (American City & County, June 24, 2024)

AI-powered cameras to sweep streets for code violations in Stockton, California   (Smart Cities Dive, June 21, 2024)

Fern Prairie residents balk at Port of Camas-Washougal’s airport plans  (Camas-Washougal Post-Record, June 21, 2024)

The City of Cheney holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Aquatics Center  (KREM2, June 20, 2024)

Bellingham Parks and Recreation announces Civic Stadium renovations to begin in June  (My Bellingham Now, June 20, 2024)

Yakima County bans outdoor fires through September  (Yakima Herald-Republic, June 18, 2024)

State law means more ‘middle housing’ is coming to Renton  (Renton Reporter, June 18, 2024)

Funds allocated, possible sites identified for new Grant County Animal Outreach shelter  (Columbia Basin Herald, June 17, 2024)

New tsunami strategy for Port Anacortes determines risks to the community  (KIRO 7, June 17, 2024)

License plate reader expansion in Seattle up for final vote amid privacy concerns  (The Center Square, June 14, 2024)

Cooling costs to hit 10-year high this summer  (Planetizen, June 14, 2024)

What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors  (NPR, June 13, 2024)

Pullman accepting feedback on proposed short-term rental restrictions  (Moscow-Pullman Daily News, June 13, 2024)

Parts of Ferry and Okanogan counties to get hooked up to the power grid thanks to federal funds  (NW News Network, June 12, 2024)

Bellevue Transit Center wins national award  (Downtown Bellevue Network, June 12, 2024)

Port of Port Townsend, Northwest Maritime trying to discourage sea lions  (Peninsula Daily News, June 11, 2024)

Port of Seattle begins study to assess and address aircraft noise exposure for communities  (KING 5, June 11, 2024)

Who is most vulnerable to inland flooding?  (Housing Matters, June 10, 2024)

Creating and managing rental registries: cities' experiences and exploring use of lived experience to evaluate impact  (National League of Cities, June 10, 2024)

Marijuana moratorium extension requested in Grant County  (Columbia Basin Herald, June 7, 2024)

Pickleball courts are in high demand in Olympia, officials say. But what about the neighbors?  (The Olympian, June 7, 2024)

Wahkiakum County Commission's dike-breaching plan stirs debate  (Chinook Observer, June 6, 2024)

Groundbreaking to take place on $13 Million trades district for Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority  (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM, June 6, 2024)

Seattle acts to hasten demolition of derelict buildings  (Axios, June 5, 2024)

Chehalis Police Department joins Project Guardian   (The Chehalis Centralia Chronicle, June 5, 2024)

Woodpeckers blamed for $1.5M in utility pole damage near Lake Stevens  (Everett Herald, June 4, 2024)

Sunnyside officials evaluate council elections and citizen initiatives  (Yakima Herald-Republic, June 4, 2024)

Ellensburg council reinstates remote public comment but adds one condition  (Ellensburg Daily Record, June 3, 2024)

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control  (American City & County, June 3, 2024)

Transit agencies must replace most maintenance workers this decade  (Governing, May 31, 2024)

Most of unincorporated Skagit County's pedestrian infrastructure not up to ADA standards  (GoSkagit, May 31, 2024)

Why will it take 2 more years and $1M to create regional group to address homelessness?  (The News Tribune, May 30, 2024)

Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage  (KUOW, May 30, 2024)

Prosser releases first of several community surveys to improve city practices  (Apple Valley News, May 29, 2024)

Pullman considers short-term rental rules amid Airbnb boom  (The Center Square, May 29, 2024)

Snohomish First Street Master Plan ideas presented, complete streets measure adopted  (Snohomish County Tribune, May 28, 2024)

How to meet the housing needs of older adults aging in place  (Housing Matters, May 28, 2024)

Cities prepare to regulate air taxis  (Planetizen, May 24, 2024)

Sumner City Council to vote on saving historic structure  (KIRO, May 24, 2024)

Development in Spokane's Latah Valley put on hold for a year as strained infrastructure examined  (The Spokesman-Review, May 23, 2024)

Roslyn mayor: Hard work still to come after passage of property tax increase  (Ellensburg Daily Record, May 23, 2024)

Jefferson County wants to increase curbside service for trash  (Peninsula Daily News, May 22, 2024)

Cottage Hill Place is one of several affordable housing projects on the horizon in Yakima  (Yakima Herald-Republic, May 22, 2024)

With the rise of AI, workforce planning is critical. But many governments don’t do it.  (Route Fifty, May 21, 2024)

Construction on C-Tran’s bus rapid transit along Highway 99 slated to begin in 2025  (The Columbian, May 21, 2024)

Snohomish opens tree sponsor plan  (Snohomish County Tribune, May 20, 2024)

What tighter federal PFAS mandates mean for local contaminated communities  (Salish Current, May 20, 2024)

The Northwest could face a tough fire season - or maybe not  (Spokane Public Radio, May 17, 2024)

A unique zoning policy creates financial certainty, affordable housing developers say  (Smart Cities Dive, May 17, 2024)

Pasco businesses struggle to receive aid amid weeks of construction impacts  (The Center Square, May 16, 2024)

How ADUs can help ease the affordable housing crisis  (Planetizen, May 16, 2024)

Kitsap planning opioid response with millions in settlement funding  (Kitsap Sun, May 15, 2024)

Cheney offers tree-trimming program  (Cheney Free Press, May 15, 2024)

From homeless to a seat on the City Council. East Pierce man has a unique perspective  (The News Tribune, May 14, 2024)

Whatcom County Council to consider fully funding Birch Bay incorporation feasibility study  (All Point Bulletin, May 14, 2024)

Ellensburg City Council does not reinstate virtual public comment  (Ellensburg Daily Record, May 13, 2024)

Okanogan County Sheriff’s deputies to get training in trauma-informed policing  (Methow Valley News, May 13, 2024)

Permanent fireworks ban will begin next year on Mercer Island  (Mercer Island Reporter, May 10, 2024)

Residents, firefighters urge Edmonds to be annexed by South County Fire  (Everett Herald, May 10, 2024)

Pullman airport terminal almost ready for takeoff  (Moscow-Pullman Daily News, May 9, 2024)

FCC poised to require calls to the 988 suicide hotline be geolocated  (Route Fifty, May 9, 2024)

San Juan County 'encouraged' by 32-hour workweek results after 6 months  (KING 5, May 8, 2024)

How the National Zoning Atlas visualizes and demystifies the power of zoning  (APA Planning Magazine, May 8, 2024)

A-board signs being re-evaluated in Snohomish  (Snohomish County Tribune, May 7, 2024)

Spokane County announces millions in state funding ahead of Expo '74 celebration  (The Center Square, May 7, 2024)

Clallam to pause on trust land request  (Peninsula Daily News, May 6, 2024)

Tacoma adopts new fine structure to deter littering, illegal dumping  (KOMO, May 6, 2024)

States rethink data centers as 'electricity hogs' strain the grid  (Route Fifty, May 3, 2024)

Efforts underway to add glass recycling options in Central Washington  (Yakima Herald-Republic, May 3, 2024)

What 54 climate adaptation plans say about how communities are preparing  (Smart Cities Dive, May 2, 2024)

Whatcom County's new Justice Project aims to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with options outside of jail  (Lynden Tribune, May 2, 2024)

Walla Walla residents invited to hear about 10-year tourism master plan  (Union-Bulletin, May 1, 2024)

Spokane Valley tiptoeing around preemption on elevating drug penalties  (The Center Square, May 1, 2024)

Changes to Tacoma's government could be on the way. Here's why  (KNKX, April 30, 2024)

New road appears on side of Candy Mountain. Why Benton County shut it down  (Tri-City Herald, April 30, 2024)

South Sound 911 program brings counselors into emergency dispatchers  (Kitsap Sun, April 29, 2024)

Ideas are flowing for East Federal Way development  (Federal Way Mirror, April 29, 2024)

7 tips for growing a successful local farmers market  (American City & County, April 26, 2024)

Ikea just opened a food hall in downtown San Francisco. Can its new model save dying malls?  (Fast Company, April 26, 2024)

Chelan County lodging tax awards saddled by dwindling collections  (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM, April 25, 2024)

Concrete Town Council moves forward on bike park  (GoSkagit, April 25, 2024)

Spokane discussing ordinance requiring landlords to give 6 months notice before increasing rent  (KREM2, April 24, 2024)

Supreme Court appears to side with an Oregon city's crackdown on homelessness  (KNKX, April 24, 2024)

Centralia police chief selected as city manager of Chehalis   (The Chronicle, April 23, 2024)

The key to attracting public workers? Pay, not pensions.  (Governing, April 23, 2024)

Whatcom County announces steps to address fentanyl crisis  (My Bellingham Now, April 22, 2024)

Port of Othello reflects on its ongoing business incubator space  (Columbia Basin Herald, April 22, 2024)

Proposed changes to public defender caseloads could hurt rural counties  (Sequim Gazette, April 19, 2024)

Yakima officials reject two petitions to reinstate city advisory committees  (Yakima Herald-Republic, April 19, 2024)

Cle Elum adding climate change element to comprehensive plan  (Ellensburg Daily Record, April 18, 2024)

EPA issues first-ever drinking water standards for 'forever chemicals'  (Route Fifty, April 18, 2024)

Urban blight to vibrant park? Lakewood has plans for defunct grocery-store property  (The News Tribune, April 17, 2024)

Cruise ships returning to Port of Camas-Washougal  (Camas-Washougal Post-Record, April 17, 2024)

Renton increases hiring bonus for new police officers  (Renton Reporter, April 16, 2024)

Woodland adjusts public works director salary amid vacancy  (The Daily News, April 16, 2024)

Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes  (American City & County, April 15, 2024)

Stanwood takes out $1m loan for Viking Way project  (Stanwood Camano News, April 15, 2024)

Housing and homelessness in Washington, by the numbers  (The Columbian, April 12, 2024)

Arizona names US' first state chief heat officer, unveils summer 2024 plans  (Smart Cities Dive, April 12, 2024)

Seattle is among the best cities for clean transit  (Axios, April 11, 2024)

King County wants its own corrections officer training program  (Crosscut, April 11, 2024)

Leavenworth Planning Commission opens discussion on condominiums in residential zoning  (The Leavenworth Echo, April 10, 2024)

Washington State legislates statewide cohousing development  (Planetizen, April 10, 2024)

Port of Woodland to diversify as it sets itself on path to operate first marine terminal  (The Columbian, April 9, 2024)

Turf wars: States, cities grow skeptical of artificial grass  (Route Fifty, April 9, 2024)

Water allotment drops to 63% for Yakima Valley junior water rights holders  (Yakima Herald-Republic, April 8, 2024)

Can groundwater-based geothermal heat pumps eventually displace utility gas service?  (Smart Cities Dive, April 8, 2024)

Future of WA public defense funding unclear after judge tosses lawsuit  (Spokane Public Radio, April 5, 2024)

After 16 years and $3 billion, Lynnwood light rail set to open this summer  (KUOW, April 5, 2024)

With addiction bill passed, now Oregon faces biggest challenge  (Oregon Capital Chronicle, April 4, 2024)

Tonasket and Oroville set Spring Clean-up dates  (Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune, April 4, 2024)

50 years ago, The World’s Fair helped reshape Spokane’s downtown  (Crosscut, April 3, 2024)

Baltimore collapse illustrates a nationwide issue of aging bridges  (The Associated Press, April 3, 2024)

Construction contract approved for Wenatchee Convention Center renovations  (The Wenatchee World, April 2, 2024)

Port of Camas-Washougal commissioners search for next CEO  (The Columbian, April 2, 2024)

New public transit Swift Orange Line opens in Snohomish County  (King 5, April 1, 2024)

Bellingham City Council votes to explore possible annexation of area northeast of city limits  (The Bellingham Herald, April 1, 2024)

Corner stores are the cornerstone of Seattle's quest to become a 15-minute city  (KUOW, March 29, 2024)

The surprising link between budgeting and good health  (Governing, March 28, 2024)

Kent mayor plans to keep fighting for sales tax to hire more police  (Kent Reporter, March 28, 2024)

Dallas is looking for design that can tackle loneliness  (Bloomberg CityLab, March 27, 2024)

Oak Harbor approves consultant for new arts plan  (South Whidbey Record, March 27, 2024)

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars in Northwest  (The Columbian, March 26, 2024)

Wireless charging for electric transit buses: Here's how it works  (Smart Cities Dive, March 26, 2024)

‘Free speech comes with a cost’ Ellensburg Mayor on racist comments made at council meeting  (Apple Valley News, March 25, 2024)

How Oso slide changed local emergency response ‘on virtually every level’  (Everett Herald, March 25, 2024)

Tacoma City Council approves study of 'deconstruction' to boost green economy  (The Center Square, March 22, 2024)

Study looks at third bridge across river in Wenatchee Valley  (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM, March 22, 2024)

City of Yakima wins 'Best Tasting Water' award second year in a row  (Apple Valley News, March 21, 2024)

Big batteries are changing the energy landscape  (APA Blog, March 21, 2024)

Communities build walking, biking trails along old railroad lines with federal grants  (Smart Cities Dive, March 20, 2024)

Sequim conducts first resident survey since 2011, finds in-city residents like quality of life  (Sequim Gazette, March 20, 2024)

Enumclaw police start new drone program  (The Courier-Herald, March 19, 2024)

Bainbridge Island pilots program to reduce organic waste in landfills  (Bainbridge Island Review, March 18, 2024)

Port of Camas-Washougal wants Grove Field airport to be annexed into city  (The Columbian, March 18, 2024)

ARPA 3-year anniversary: documenting the success of direct federal aid to cities and towns  (National League of Cities, March 15, 2024)

WA ecology officials deny Spokane airport’s request for another extension on PFAS agreement  (Spokane Public Radio, March 15, 2024)

Grants and subsidies can help reduce startup costs for government EV fleets  (American City & County, March 14, 2024)

Overcoming misinformation to implement a road diet in Bellingham  (APA Blog, March 14, 2024)

Snohomish increases range of incentives for affordable housing through council vote  (Snohomish County Tribune, March 13, 2024)

City of Burien, King County to meet over legality of camping ban amendment  (King 5, March 13, 2024)

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation's Shuttle service expands between Duvall and North Bend  (Snoqualmie Valley Record, March 12, 2024)

Oregon bill would ban e-bikes for riders under 16  (Planetizen, March 12, 2024)

Spokane City Council makes more changes to open forum, public participation rules  (KREM2, March 11, 2024)

Meeting scheduled between port, city to discuss proposed Anacortes events center  (GoSkagit, March 11, 2024)

Bellevue explores implementing a 20 mph speed limit  (The Center Square, March 8, 2024)

Kent Salary Commission proposes $9,132 pay hike for mayor this year  (Kent Reporter, March 8, 2024)

City of Pullman installing more pickleball courts  (Moscow-Pullman Daily News, March 7, 2024)

Will Everett mayor accept compromise to save historic Clark Park gazebo?  (KIRO News Radio, March 7, 2024)

Bainbridge Island talks about fats, oil, grease, impact on wastewater  (Bainbridge Island Review, March 6, 2024)

Chelan PUD billing statements delayed due to cybersecurity event  (The Leavenworth Echo, March 6, 2024)

Bike lanes, more trees, open-street community events coming to this Tacoma neighborhood  (The News Tribune, March 5, 2024)

How Hoboken has gone years without a traffic death  (Governing, March 5, 2024)

Oregon takes massive step toward recriminalizing drug possession  (Oregon Public Broadcasting, March 4, 2024)

Everett pallet shelter community is 1st in US exclusively for homeless families with kids  (KOMO, March 4, 2024)

Moses Lake hopes to reduce overwatering with rate adjustments  (Columbia Basin Herald, March 1, 2024)

Chelan Commissioners to do community outreach meetings in March  (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM, March 1, 2024)

Spokane Valley will get larger police force, at the cost of road maintenance and other city services  (The Spokesman-Review, February 29, 2024)

New book highlights how GIS improves outcomes  (Planetizen, February 29, 2024)

Council mulls future of East Langley  (South Whidbey Record, February 28, 2024)

Neighbors in power struggle with Everett PUD over pole installation plans  (King 5, February 28, 2024)

Douglas County building a moderate risk waste facility  (The Wenatchee World, February 27, 2024)

Port of Port Angeles updates on John Wayne Marina, Marine Trade Center includes new tariffs  (Peninsula Daily News, February 27, 2024)

Draft Okanogan County zoning code update includes stricter water regulations   (Methow Valley News, February 26, 2024)

The Town of Malden begins a rebirth  (Moscow-Pullman Daily News, February 26, 2024)

New pilot program pairs elderly Mainers with younger adults looking for affordable housing  (WGME, February 23, 2024)

How 3 cities are improving snow removal with software  (Smart Cities Dive, February 23, 2024)

Clallam County unveils preliminary budget with a focus on fiscal responsibility and future projects  (Forks Forum, October 16, 2023)

The communities experimenting with how to be more resilient to a changing climate  (NPR, October 16, 2023)

Skagit County to consider local taxing districts to fund road projects  (GoSkagit, May 16, 2023)