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Thank you, The Stranger 🗞, for featuring our WA State Library in your latest write-up!

Layoff notices, threats of closure rattle WA State Library seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p… via The Seattle Times

Candidate Filing Week may be over, but the work is not done. Candidates, be sure to submit your Voters' Pamphlet profile, statement, and photo ASAP. Check your email inbox for the URL to submit! Deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. Questions? Visit sos.wa.gov/sites/default/…

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first arrival of Southeast Asian refugees in Washington, a new book from Legacy Washington recounts the early days of the humanitarian effort. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/4jg7nyN

In observance of Memorial Day, the Office of the Secretary of State and all its divisions will be closed on 5/26 and will reopen for regular business hours on 5/27.

Yesterday, the Tacoma-Pierce Economic Development Board hosted Secretary Hobbs and several honorary consul generals from Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Peru, where they could tour SAFE Boats International. One of the boats we toured was explicitly made for Ukraine!

This week, the Washington State Archives awarded $506,000 in grants to 27 local government agencies for digital imaging, technology tools, and record management programs through the Local Records Grant Program. Read the full news release: bit.ly/45tuL8P

Meet the Great Seal of Washington State! We're unique to the other 49-state seals ... do you know why? We'll give you a presidential hint 😉 #NASS #SealReveal #WashingtonState

Who made our state seal, and where did the idea come from? We'll dive into the Washington State Seal's history next week. Stay tuned! #SealReveal #NASS #WashingtonState

Before statehood, Johnson K. Duncan designed Washington's territorial seal featuring the Goddess of Hope and the word "Alki" in 1853 and was paid $50 for his work in 1854. By today's standards, the payout for the design would be over $1,500! #SealReveal #NASS

Did you know our seal is not an original piece of artwork? While the Talcott Brothers created the seal, the image used was of George Washington from Dr. D. Jayne's Cure for Coughs & Colds. Learn more here: bit.ly/4k4FL17 #SealReveal #NASS

From a territorial seal to the early days of a cough syrup bottle to today's iconic image ... here's how Washington's seal has evolved. #SealReveal #NASS #WashingtonState #Olympia Images provided by Washington State Archives

Happy Pride Month, Washington! Voting is a powerful tool you can use to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Ready to help shape the future? Head to VoteWA.gov to register to vote or make sure your information is up to date. #VoteWA #VotewithPride

By law, the Secretary of State is the custodian of the Great Seal. But how exactly was the keeper of the seal chosen, what kind of documents get a seal, and what is considered misuse? Find out more next week as we continue with #SealReveal!

This week, our Corporations and Charities Division team attended the Central WA Conference for the Greater Good, where they provided attendees with knowledge and resources, including information on how to file for a nonprofit with the Corporations and Charities office.

The Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is moving to a new location at 243 Israel Road SE in Tumwater, Washington. It will be open for in-person services on Wednesday, June 18. lynnwoodtimes.com/2025/06/13/cor… Washington Office of the Secretary of State

It's not just for show! Our Seal affirms the most official documents in the state of Washington. So, what kind of documents get the seal? #SealReveal #SealItWithAGeorge Images courtesy of Washington State Archives

Legacy Washington’s “Love, Equally” Exhibit Heads to the City of Everett and will be displayed in the Everett Municipal Building from June to September 2025. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/406y4PQ

Please don't misuse the Great Seal of Washington. This includes but is not limited to hats, shirts, sweaters, jackets, shorts, sweatpants, and socks. Visit bit.ly/460UJ3R to learn more about the provisions and statutes governing the Great Seal of Washington! #SealReveal

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on 6/19 and reopen for regular business hours on 6/20.