Legislative Update: February 2025

Dear Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session began in January with deep uncertainty about how changes at the federal level would affect us. Since then, our pace has quickened with a… READ MORE

Recognizing Cultural Contributions

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we enter the traditional autumnal harvest season, I am mindful of the traits that past generations relied on to root and to thrive here in… READ MORE

Back to School Season Is Here!

Friends and Neighbors, As students throughout Washington state returned to school this fall, many communities are expressing relief that the start of the new school year felt “almost normal.”  While… READ MORE