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  • New “Dig Law” safe excavation requirements take effect in July

    Jun 16 2025

    With the passage of SB 5627 this year, city utilities should prepare to comply with the state’s new requirements for safe excavation practices, otherwise known as the Damage Prevention Act, or Dig Law.

  • Wellness pays

    Jun 15 2025

    Investing in wellness activities and programs can greatly benefit the overall health of your municipal workforce.

  • Open swim

    Jun 15 2025

    Cities are finding creative ways to fund the construction and upkeep of municipal pools— critical community infrastructure that expands the definition of an essential service.

  • Tri and tri again

    Jun 15 2025

    How hosting a triathlon has yielded big dividends for the Tri-Cities.

  • Pump primer

    Jun 15 2025

    Investments in community cycling fuel local economic development, and civic pride.

  • Game on

    Jun 15 2025

    The origins and evolution of Washington state’s official sport.

  • Noted: Forming a metropolitan park district

    Jun 15 2025

    Creating and funding a metropolitan park district under RCW 35.61.

  • The question - June 2025

    Jun 15 2025

    What motivates you to prioritize outdoor recreation despite your demanding schedule as a city manager?

  • Balanced growth: Get to know your newly elected AWC President

    Jun 15 2025

    AWC Vice President and West Richland Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink on balancing rapid growth with outdoor space.

  • Court advantage

    Jun 14 2025

    Aa pickleball popularity soars, Washington cities are creating public play spaces for the state’s officials sport—hoping to boost the local economy while fostering community engagement and health.

  • Vital designs

    Jun 14 2025

    Understanding how parks, plazas, and public spaces impact downtown revitalization efforts.

  • Win-win

    Jun 14 2025

    The benefits of combining workplace wellness with community involvement.

  • Mother of all parks

    Jun 14 2025

    Remembering Esther Short, a 19th-century trailblazer who foresaw the civic landscape-altering potential of public spaces.

  • Summary of AWC legislative priorities survey

    Jun 14 2025

    The annual survey of the full AWC membership soliciting ideas for potential legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session recently closed on June 5.

  • State AGO launches police use of force database – Agencies to populate by September 2

    Jun 14 2025

    The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has launched the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS) dashboard.

  • LCB opens new business license registration window for social equity program

    Jun 14 2025

    The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has opened the application window for issuing 52 new statewide licenses under the Cannabis Social Equity Program.

  • Apply by Aug. 15 to host an Elected Officials Essentials Workshop

    Jun 13 2025

    AWC is looking for satellite host locations for this year's Elected Officials Essentials Workshop on Saturday, December 9. Learn more and indicate your interest by August 17.

  • Being part of a multigenerational team

    Jun 12 2025

    For the first time in history, there is the possibility that an organization can have four distinct generations in the workforce. This session provides participants with the understanding of the different working styles, preferences and how each generation expects to be treated as employees. By understanding these differences, each person can contribute to the success of the team and organization regardless of generation.

  • Deadline extended: Apply to serve on an AWC committee or state board

    Jun 11 2025

    AWC is recruiting city elected officials and select staff to serve on various AWC committees and state boards. Learn more and apply by May 27!

  • The top five things we learned at the 2025 Labor Relations Institute

    Jun 11 2025

    The 2025 Labor Relations Institute (LRI) is in the books. Here we give you a few highlights from the engaging and wide-ranging conference.

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