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Big testimony week 🤝 Big football game

#WALeg #Seahawks
January 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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The Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on Monday, January 19. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20.
Promotional poster for the Secretary of State of Washington announcing closure on Martin Luther King Jr Day, January 19, 2026, featuring an abstract geometric background in teal, yellow, and dark blue.
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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We're back with the Weekly Wrap-up: Legislative Edition! Join Secretary Hobbs and possibly some special guests every Friday for updates on bills, legislation, events, and other projects our office is working on for the 2026 Legislative Session. #WaLeg
January 17, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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On Friday, Jan. 16, Washington public schools will observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day, a day dedicated to encouraging young people to get civically engaged and registered to vote. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4aXO39h
Text on a poster featuring the seal of the Secretary of State of Washington with a quote about voter registration from Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, set against a background with colorful circular designs.
January 15, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Yesterday, Sec. Hobbs attended the State of the State Address for the 2026 Legislative Session. Our office is hard at work supporting Washingtonians, this session - stay tuned for more events, news, and the "Leg. Weekly Wrap-up" with Sec. Hobbs! #WaLeg

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Secretary Hobbs claps enthusiastically in the state capitol building filled with onlookers and other attendees during the State of the State event. A busy session inside the Washington State Legislature chamber with legislators and visitors in attendance. Group of Washington state elected officials, including Secretary Hobbs, standing and applauding in the state capitol. Audience members watch attentively from balconies in an ornate, historic legislative chamber adorned with chandeliers.
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Join us today at 3:15 p.m. in front of the State Capitol’s flag circle! Secretary Hobbs, @governorferguson.bsky.social, Seahawks legend Jim Zorn, and Blitz will raise the 12 flag together to celebrate the @seahawksofficial.com heading to the playoffs. Let’s show our team spirit! 💙💚 🏈 #olympia #waleg
Secretary Steve Hobbs in a Seahawks jersey posing with Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks mascot, in front of the Washington State Temple of Justice building.
January 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Secretary Hobbs had the honor to present certificates of election to the Washington State Senate members being sworn in on the first day of the Legislative session.

Photos courtesy of: Office of the Secretary of State
Washington state legislators engaging in a conversation in the senate chamber, with the Washington state flag visible in the background. Group of individuals, including Secretary Steve Hobbs, standing and smiling in the senate chamber during a the opening ceremonies. Washington State troopers standing at attention in the senate chamber beside the American and Washington state flags, with legislators seated and engaging in discussions around them. Individuals including Secretary Hobbs standing in the senate chamber, with hands over hearts, during the Pledge of Allegiance.
January 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Yesterday, the Washington State Constitution was on display in @governorferguson.bsky.social office for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. The State Constitution is housed at the WA State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. Photos courtesy of: Gov. Ferguson's Office
Four individuals pose in a formal setting, holding a large, ornate book titled "Washington State Constitution" They are smiling and dressed in business attire. Individuals left to right: Randy Bolerjack (Deputy Secretary of State), Heather Hirotaka (WA State Archivist), Governor Bob Ferguson (WA State Governor), Ben Helle (WA State Outreach Archivist). Two individuals inspecting documents on a table inside an ornate office with historical decor. Individuals left to right: Ben Helle (WA State Outreach Archivist) and Governor Bob Ferguson (WA State Governor). Gov. Ferguson taking a photo of the WA State Constitution with a smartphone with another individual watching and smiling, while a photographer captures the moment in an office filled with books and historical items. Individuals left to right: Ben Helle (WA State Outreach Archivist), Randy Bolerjack (Deputy Secretary of State), and Governor Bob Ferguson (WA State Governor). Four individuals gather around the WA State Constitution on a table, focusing intently as one of them points at a page. There is an elegant curtain in the background. Individuals left to right: Heather Hirotaka (WA State Archivist), Randy Bolerjack (Deputy Secretary of State), Governor Bob Ferguson (WA State Governor), and an unnamed individual.
January 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Join Sara Jones, Washington State Librarian, to introduce "The Librarians" at the Olympia Film Society tonight at 7:00 p.m. Amid unprecedented censorship, "The Librarians" follows a group of librarians who combat book bans while defending intellectual freedom. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49RGqA4
The Librarians - Free Screening
Event in Olympia, WA by Olympia Film Society on Monday, January 12 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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It's International Thank You Day, and the Washington State Productivity Board extends a huge THANK YOU to the various Washington State Agency employees who turned their ideas into $11 million dollars of revenue-generating and cost-saving measures for the state.
Graphic showing a light bulb icon above the text "Thank you for $11 M saved," set against a pale background with decorative elements.
January 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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To mark the start of the 2026 Legislative session, the Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, will temporarily display the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington in the Governor’s office. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4530yMY
Graphic featuring the Seal of the Secretary of State of Washington, with a quote about the state constitution's impact on government, attributed to Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. The background has circular geometric patterns in shades of blue and purple.
January 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Office of the Secretary of State notified the Legislature of the receipt of two initiatives: IL26-001 and IL26-638. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/451DsX0
January 8, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Happy New Year! 🕰️🎇

In observance of the holiday, the Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular business hours on Jan. 2.
Image announcing that the Office of the Secretary of State of Washington is closed on New Year's Day, January 1, with a festive background of sparkling lights.
December 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The Office of the Secretary of State will launch a new regional branch to provide Corporations & Charities services at the Eastern Washington University campus on Jan. 5, 2026. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3L4DyXb
Image featuring a quote by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs regarding the opening of the Eastern Regional Branch which will provide accessible and convenient services for business and non-profit owners in Washington. The quote is presented on a background with the seal of the Secretary of State of Washington at the top.
December 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Season's Greetings! ✨

In observance of the holiday, the Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on 12/25 and will reopen for regular business hours on 12/26.
Graphic reading 'Warm Wishes Christmas Day December 25' beside seasonal decorations of cranberries, pine needles, and pine cones on wood. Text also notes 'The Office of the Secretary of State of Washington is closed.'
December 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is going all in on D&D, tabletop gaming
The Democratic state official said he grew up playing Dungeons & Dragons and later rediscovered the fantasy role-playing game.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents of Western Washington affected by flooding from this week’s atmospheric river. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3KUEPjq
Promotional image for Washington State Combined Fund Drive's disaster-relief fundraising campaign, featuring a turbulent river with text urging support for communities affected by flooding.
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Make your mark at the Office of the Secretary of State!

We're hiring for two open roles: https://bit.ly/3B4YA2o
Recruitment poster with the text 'Join our team - We are Hiring!' in bold, large letters, set against a background with a wave pattern.
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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🚨 Don’t get caught scamming!
Join us for our final in-person sessions on spotting red flags & protecting your donations.

📍Dec 6 @ 2PM – Everett Library: https://bit.ly/4p5bAJE
📍Dec 7 @ 2PM – Edmonds Library: https://bit.ly/4aahzIo

#PauseCheckCause
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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🎁 Don’t let scammers feast on your holiday plans!
Join us for a Pause. Check the Cause. event to learn how to spot red flags & give with confidence.

📍Dec 4 @ 4 p.m. – North Bend Library
🔗 https://bit.ly/49AcyIV

#HolidayScamAwareness #PauseCheckCause
Text on a green background reads "before you give PAUSE. CHECK THE CAUSE." with the words "PAUSE" and "CHECK THE CAUSE" emphasized in a large white font encircled by a yellow and orange circular design.
December 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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👏 Crystal Hall from the Washington Student Achievement Council received a $1,000 Productivity Board award for her idea to donate the Department of Enterprise Services' used office furniture to K-12 schools instead of sending it to landfills. ♻️📚 #Innovation #OSOS #ProuctivityBoard
Two individuals holding a ceremonial check from the Washington Secretary of State Productivity Board. The check is dated December 2, 2025, made out to Crystal Hall for $1,000 for the Employee Suggestion Program. They are standing in an office with wood-paneled walls and a desk in the background.
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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2/2 It’s part of a campaign on the AGO website and on social media that we’re calling “Pause. Check the Cause.”

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A graphic that says "Pause. Check the cause. Washington's Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Support charitable causes safely by following these simple steps." Un gráfico que dice "Pausa. Revisa la causa. Semana de Reconocimiento sobre Fraude en Organizaciones de Caridad de Washington. Apoye causas caritativas cuidadosamente siguiendo estos pasos sencillos."
December 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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1/2 Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 10th annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, during which the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and the Office of the Secretary of State are sharing information to help Washingtonians avoid fraudulent charity solicitations.
December 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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🗳️ WA Election Certified:
Today, Secretary Hobbs and @governorferguson.bsky.social officially certified the November statewide election. Over 2 million registered voters, 39.2%, cast ballots.
📊 Full results + turnout: https://bit.ly/44FctAb
Governor of Washington signing a document at a desk, flanked by Sec. Hobbs and the Dir. of Elections, with the Washington state flag in the background. Sec. Hobbs signs the Nov. election certification documents at a desk in his office decorated with memorabilia and books.
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Democracy in action today with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, certifying November’s election results. Thank you to everyone who participated in our democracy by voting, volunteering, or stepping up to serve.
Bob signs a paper as Secretary Hobbs watches
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM