Municipal Research and Services Center

The Port of Moses Lake is advancing major infrastructure projects, including a rail expansion and a large-scale water initiative, to attract businesses and support economic growth across central Washington, reports @Apple Valley News Now. Read more: zurl.co/AVMgp

What an interesting report about why teenaged girls and young women are using public spaces less than boys and young men! zurl.co/Qd3ap

The Ellensburg Police Department and CHASE Program students hit the streets last week to remove graffiti downtown—and it's about more than just aesthetics, reports the @Ellensburg Daily Record. Read more: zurl.co/GVwV7

Boosting this opportunity from our partner, @Association of Washington Cities! zurl.co/VLZwe

Very cool, @Port of Seattle! zurl.co/weifc

Financial scams targeting local governments are a real and costly threat. Newport, WA recently lost $330,000 after scammers impersonated the Association of Washington Cities to redirect city funds. Read the full story from @Spokane Public Radio: zurl.co/fAsnJ

Mark your calendar for June 23-26! @Association of Washington Cities zurl.co/sKhva

Bellevue saw a 27% drop in overall crime in 2025—with property crime down 33% and simple assaults down 13%. The city credits police-community and business partnership programs for the decline. Read the full story from @KOMO News: zurl.co/9PGef

From fan zones to watch parties, Washington local governments are planning for the FIFA World Cup™ in Seattle this summer. MRSC Communications Coordinator Leah LaCivita considers how cities and towns are preparing for 750,000 expected visitors: zurl.co/R5ZW4

Two affordable housing projects in Lynnwood just received state funding: 124 units for families and seniors and a 173-unit development near transit and retail. Read more from @KNKX Public Radio zurl.co/AXqJX

Technology leaders in local government may want to consider this academy starting April 13th hosted by @GovExec: zurl.co/EidVI

Boosting this exciting job opportunity for our partner organization, @Association of Washington Cities! zurl.co/qfqzq

🚨 Free legal and technical help for WA clean energy projects! Through the Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program (CETCAP), nonprofits and others can access federal clean energy tax credits through elective pay. Fill out the intake form today! 🔗 zurl.co/VDW0i

Love hearing local government stories like these. Thanks for sharing, @Snohomish County PUD! zurl.co/8SdGn

Dangerous waste compliance programs are often overlooked until inspections are on the horizon. In their recent blog, MRSC Legal Consultant Julie Nicoll and guest author Stacy Fox cover the basics of dangerous waste management programs. Read more here: zurl.co/OXpqB

Mark your calendars for March 4-5! # @Association of Washington Cities zurl.co/SNx9z

Local government websites and apps must meet new ADA accessibility standards by April 24. What content needs to comply? What's exempt? MRSC Managing Attorney Flannary Collins breaks it all down in her recent blog. Read the full article here: zurl.co/it29B

Pullman is gathering community input to shape its 2026-2027 council priorities, a great example of local government transparency and engagement in action. Read more from the @Moscow-Pullman Daily News: zurl.co/QI7s9

💡 Don’t miss out! WA’s Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) offers free assistance to help tax-exempt entities access clean energy tax credits through elective pay for solar, EV charging, and more. ✅ Fill out the intake form today. 🔗 zurl.co/IdwKC

Join the Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP) office hours on February 20th! CETCAP provides free technical assistance and guidance on applying for federal tax credits for clean energy projects. Learn more here: zurl.co/uFQMp