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COUNTY NEWS
Trump Admin’s $84M Clawback Could Sink Grays Harbor Levee Plan
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced last week its intention to cancel a disaster relief program that had promised more than $80 million to build a levee in flood-prone
Grays Harbor County. Without the federal money, local officials told The Daily World that the project is dead in the water.
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Let Your Voices of Impact Be Heard: A New WSAC Award!
The Washington State Association of Counties is excited to unveil the County Projects of Impact Recognition program! This initiative shines a well-deserved spotlight on outstanding county
projects that have made a real difference in their communities. Whether it's launching a groundbreaking service, enhancing residents' daily lives, or fostering dynamic collaborations,
we're here to celebrate the innovation and dedication of county leaders and staff. Does your county have a project that deserves recognition? Nominations are open from April 1 to September
30, 2025. Let's honor the people and projects making an impact in Washington's counties!
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COUNTY NEWS
Measles Case in Snohomish County
Health officials have confirmed a new case of measles exposure at two Providence walk-in clinics in Snohomish County. A pediatric patient with measles visited the Providence Monroe Walk-in
Clinic. Providence Swedish and the Snohomish County Health Department are contacting individuals who may have been exposed.
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STATE NEWS
Solid Waste Collection, Recycling, and Disposal
Local governments may wonder about statutory requirements and best practices for solid waste management. MRSC's updated webpage offers guidance on collection options, comprehensive plans,
rate setting, and new organic waste diversion requirements.
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STATE NEWS
Washington’s Yakima County Represents Breaking Point in State’s Public Defender Crisis
Lags in Yakima County’s court system reflect a breaking point in the state’s public defense system. A shortage of public defenders leaves indigent defendants waiting weeks, sometimes
months for an attorney. These defendants often are left in the dark, oblivious to when or from whom they will have legal representation. In Washington, the issue varies by county —
namely due to the state’s lack of financial support and the counties’ differing models of service.
“The Legislature has slowly choked the life out of local budgets,” said Derek Young, interim director of the Washington State Association of Counties. “We can’t afford proper staffing
levels.”
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COUNTY NEWS
Benefits and Challenges of Non-Traditional Work Schedules in Local Government
Government agencies, including San Juan County, which instituted a reduced 32-hour workweek for staff in 2023, are exploring innovative approaches to workforce management. What has been
the outcome and can these early adopters offer tips on what to do and what to avoid?
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