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The Othello City Council hearing raised concerns over a 658-acre annexation request near Reynolds and West Bench Roads. Traffic, water supply, public safety, and infrastructure dominated the discussion. Read more from the Columbia University Basin Herald: columbiabasinherald.com/news/2025/jun/…

MRSC's new board president, Kristi Rowland! linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🚲 E-bikes and scooters are here to stay—are your local rules ready? Read more from MRSC's Communications Coordinator Leah LaCivita. mrsc.org/stay-informed/…

Spokane may mandate stronger labor standards for city projects over $5M. The proposed Public Dollars for Public Benefit law would require 20% “priority hires” and union agreements. Read the full story at @The Spokesman-Review spokesman.com/stories/2025/j…

MRSC has one remaining training this month: Land Use Case Law Update on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11am. Sign up below! mrsc.org/training/upcom…

Very cool, @Port of Seattle! linkedin.com/posts/port-of-…

Renton Police will encrypt radio communications in 2026 to improve safety and prevent misuse. Click to read the full article from the Renton Reporter. rentonreporter.com/news/renton-po…

Boosting this opportunity for contractors from the @Washington State Department of Commerce! linkedin.com/posts/wastatec…

Interested in some of the questions MRSC has been asked by local governments? You can browse our "Ask MRSC Archives" for questions sorted by topics ranging from elections to public safety and more. mrsc.org/research-tools…

Washington State has launched EV‑MAP, a GIS-driven tool mapping current and planned electric-vehicle charging stations to guide future investment. Click to read the full article from @Route Fifty. #EVinWA #DigitalGovernment #CleanTransportation route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could have major effects on small hospitals in Washington, especially in rural areas. Read the full article from OPB: opb.org/article/2025/0…

A development we're definitely following: linkedin.com/posts/route-fi…

MRSC guest author Ann G. Macfarlane explains how local governments can use Robert’s Rules to revisit and change previous decisions. Her blog explains motions to reconsider, amend, or rescind actions for clearer, more effective meetings. Read more here: mrsc.org/stay-informed/…

Wenatchee has created a Junior City Council to give students a voice in local government. Click to read more from wenatchee World: wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/wen…

Reminder: MRSC offers free Public Records Act (PRA) and Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) eLearning courses—essential training for new councils and commissions. Learn more: mrsc.org/training/pra-o…

Mark your calendars for August 5th! linkedin.com/posts/associat…

Starting July 2026, public works bidders must submit apprenticeship plans (HB 1549) and certify minor work permit status (HB 1644). More changes come in 2027. Read more from MRSC's Procurement & Contracting Consultant Josh Klika here: mrsc.org/stay-informed/…

So great, @Puget Sound Energy! linkedin.com/posts/pugetsou…

Transportation professionals, mark your calendars! linkedin.com/posts/spokane-…

Cities are tackling urban heat islands with cool roofs that reflect sunlight and urban trees that provide shade and cooling. Combining both strategies offers the best results. Read more from Next City: nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…?