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COUNTY NEWS
Washington State Counties Sue Feds Over DEI Ban Tied to Homeless, Transit Grants
Recently-added conditions to grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Transit Administration — an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation
— have led to King, Pierce and Snohomish counties participating in a lawsuit to prevent the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars for public transit and homelessness assistance.
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COUNTY NEWS
Judge Halts Elwha Logging for 14 Days Amid Lawsuit; Protesters Block Access, Race Event in Limbo
Clallam County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Stanley has issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting logging activity in two state-managed forest parcels known as “Parched”
and “Tree Well.” The order comes after a request from the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition, which is suing to stop the timber sale, arguing the Department of Natural Resources has failed
to meet its conservation commitments for older forests under its Habitat Conservation Plan.
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COUNTY NEWS
Electronic Bidding Basics
As technology continues to evolve, more public agencies are expressing interest in electronic bidding. Our new webpage discusses the basics, including legal authority, advertising requirements,
sealed bids, document submittal, and policy considerations.
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COUNTY NEWS
Hoh Rain Forest to Reopen Thursday After Flood Repairs to Key Access Road
The Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park will reopen Thursday after nearly five months of closure due to flood damage. Jefferson County officials announced Monday that repairs to
the Upper Hoh Road, the only route into the forest, are now complete. The road was severely eroded in December after heavy rains caused the Hoh River to rise.
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COUNTY NEWS
New Debris Slide at Rattlesnake Ridge
A new landslide has appeared on the west flank of Rattlesnake Ridge's slow-moving landslide outside of Union Gap. A debris slide about 400 feet tall and 300 feet wide blocked a closed
section of Thorp Road on April 27, according to a news release by the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management. There is no immediate risk to homes or Interstate 82 by the slide,
the release said. Thorp Road has been closed indefinitely since the initial slide in 2017.
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STATE NEWS
Help shape the 2025 State Rail Plan
WSDOT is updating our State Rail Plan, and we are looking for your feedback as we develop strategies for how freight and passenger rail can:
* Ease congestion by providing more reliable rail service options, reducing dependency on our busy highways
* Strengthen Washington’s economy by ensuring businesses can move goods efficiently
* Reduce emissions and support Washington’s climate goals by shifting more trips from road to rail
* Improve safety through upgraded rail crossings and infrastructure investments
Please participate in a webinar on May 21st at 11am. The webinar is for Counties, Cities, and Ports. The presentation will focus on how both freight and passenger trains affect communities
across the state and will include a Q&A discussion with attendees.
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Let Your Voices of Impact Be Heard: A New WSAC Award!
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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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