Spokane County is seeking a grant from the Dept of Homeland Security to cover the costs of equipment and training to stop any illegal drone activity during next years planned events. The county is one of 9 World Cup Fan Zones across the state https://zurl.co/YFDl9

A new analysis has found that while unfunded liabilities have dropped, public pensions remain deeply underfunded.

According to the @Puget Sound Regional Council, 1.5 million new residents will be moving to Western WA over the next 25 years, and these folks are going to need reliable, comprehensive transit options.

While the Supreme Court is expected to hear high-profile cases on immigration and tariffs that may effect all levels of govt, other lesser known ones could impact how cities, counties, and police depts conduct day-to-day business.

It's almost New Years, and you know what that means, FIREWORKS! 🎆 Our Fireworks Regulation webpage covers state regulations and local authority, dates/times that fireworks may be sold or discharged, and local fireworks regulations. https://t.co/4syUKxHPZ1

To create a SODA, look at areas with repeated incidents of illegal drug-related activity, then adopt an ord/res detailing the areas using street boundaries and maps. Oak Harbor reviewed police dept data and public feedback before setting their boundaries. https://t.co/G8sfO7n7oR

After the recent appointment of Abel Campos to an at-large position, a historic number of Latinos now serve on the Pasco City Council. More from the @TriCityHerald 👉 https://t.co/xy6RLuqSVb

Recently, Mercer Island, Mountlake Terrace, Olympia, Redmond, Lynnwood, Skamania County, and Wenatchee have turned off their Flock Safety license-plate-reading surveillance cameras or delayed their implementation. Read more at

While no formal permit applications have been filed, there has been plenty of internet chatter about battery energy storage systems coming to Enumclaw. Visit @The Courier Herald to learn more

As WA local govts are finalizing budgets for 2026, many are struggling with deficits. See how Sunnyside residents lobbied to keep important city services intact. As reported in the @applevalleynews:

Port of Ephrata, Columbia Basin Hospital, and the Grant PUD and sheriff’s office gathered at a recent town hall to give updates on various agency-related projects, highlighting growth and opportunity for the town.Visit the Columbia Basin Herald for more

Regulation of the short-term rental market is an important issue for WA cities and counties. @lewiscounty has established a new volunteer STR Advisory Group, to be composed of residents, STR owners, county hotelier, and a fire district rep. https://t.co/jppxcYHsNv

The Whitman County Planning Commission has been working for months to recommend new rules governing wind farms, which are currently banned in the county. Visit @Moscow-Pullman Daily News to read more:

Congrats to the @chelanpud for exceeded its conservation goal by 73% over the past decade. The PUD also completed 3 documents to help plan for future energy demand AND meet statewide clean energy mandates Learn more at the @leavenworthecho:

Recent flooding in parts of Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties acted as a test for new infrastructure, emergency systems, and local floodplain management strategies.

@ @KingCountyWA, like many counties in Washington State (Snohomish, Clark, Yakima) has seen a rise in unpermitted food vendors in 2025. Visit @kentreporter to learn what the county is doing about it:

Last day to register for the Dec 16 webinar on How to Effectively Handle First Amendment “Audits” from 10am-12pm. Scholarships are available for members of WCIA, WCRP, WCRG, CIAW, and Enduris! Registration closes at 5pm today😯, so hurry! https://t.co/IgEEX6SWxj

MRSC Rosters is the statewide small works roster, connecting WA public agencies and businesses for small works, goods & services, and consulting opportunities. Over 700 WA public agencies are already members--contact us to learn how we can help you. https://t.co/m9l5VsLine

As reported by @NCWLIFE_News , the City of Leavenworth is inviting builders, developers, architects and community leaders to submit proposals that address the city’s growing need for workforce and affordable housing. https://t.co/S20cXOeSRY

We at MRSC are celebrating the release of the updated and comprehensive guide to the Public Records Act. It details PRA requirements for WA public agencies, how to process records requests, manage exemptions, deliver records efficiently, and more. https://t.co/HBjS4Xtb8V