Sleep: an essential component of health & well-being

Dec 13 2024

While many people look towards improving their health via diet, exercise and ceasing bad consumption habits (e.g., junk food, cigarettes), sleep is often overlooked—or is it? Americans are having difficulty getting enough quality sleep and have difficulties getting to sleep. This workshop provides the latest research findings on the importance of sleep and provides suggestions on how to improve their sleep.

Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy shows results growing the city leadership pipeline

Dec 13 2024

For decades, the number of women in city manager and administrator roles has remained flat at a national level, hovering at around 13%.

Stronger together: Cities tackling urgent needs through collaboration, coalition-building, and partnerships

Dec 10 2024

As we move past election season and turn our attention to the new year and a new legislative session, it feels fitting to focus on the common goals and shared purpose that will keep our cities and state moving forward. This issue of Cityvision embraces this theme, showcasing how we are indeed stronger together.

City Conditions Survey data story

Dec 10 2024

Highlights from this year’s AWC City Conditions Survey indicate significant concerns around fiscal security for cities.

Cityvoice Podcast: Discover the power of TUFS

Dec 09 2024

Federal budget deadline looms without significant progress on budget bills

Dec 09 2024

The question - December 2024

Dec 09 2024

Hear thoughts from four state legislators—each of whom has served in city government: Senators Lovelett and Boehnke, and Representatives Walen and Abbarno

Noted: AWC Legislative Priorities

Dec 06 2024

Gain insight on the five legislative priorities designed by the AWC Legislative Priorities Committee, which is comprised of about 25 city officials from around the state.

Seeds of change

Dec 06 2024

With a record-breaking distribution of urban forestry grants, communities throughout the state are finding novel ways to achieve climate resilience and equity goals while serving the unique needs of residents.

Value added

Dec 06 2024

By partnering to upgrade an outdated wastewater treatment plant, the City of Pasco is supercharging its local economy, and protecting its future.

Crime-fighting collective

Dec 05 2024

How a collaborative regional forensics lab is fast-tracking violent crime investigations throughout the Yakima Valley.

Partnering to create affordable housing

Dec 05 2024

Wenatchee pitches in to help a nonprofit build reasonably priced tiny homes with an innovative ownership model.