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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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The Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results from the 2025 November General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4ouMqmA
Official statement from Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on a blue background with the Seal of the State of Washington at the top, emphasizing the secure and accessible nature of recent elections.
December 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Before you donate, Pause. Check the Cause! Join us + the AG’s Consumer Protection Division for free webinars on avoiding holiday scams:
📅 Dec 3 @6pm: https://bit.ly/4odoZ13
📅 Dec 5 @2pm: https://bit.ly/4rkfPCv
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December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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As we approach Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, Secretary Hobbs encourages donors to “Pause. Check the Cause” to ensure their donations are going to legitimate charities. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4inMG5b
Office seal of the Secretary of State of Washington at the top of a poster with a quote about giving wisely during the holiday season and avoiding scams, attributed to Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. The background is light blue with decorative elements at the corners.
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Our office will be closed from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day.
Happy Thanksgiving message with a background featuring a pumpkin and autumn leaves. Text states: The Office of the Secretary of State of Washington is closed Nov. 27-28.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Secretary Hobbs met with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to explore clean energy partnerships 🌱✈️. Stops included ZeroAvia, Paine Field, and Boeing, highlighting WA’s role in sustainable aviation fuel. #CleanEnergy #SustainableAviation #WAState
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November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Scammers are getting sneakier, but our office and Consumer Protection Washington are teaming up with Timberland Regional Library to offer free resources to keep you safe from the latest scams. Join us in Yelm, WA, on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. More info here https://bit.ly/4hsI2Cy
Promotional poster for Consumer Protection Fraud and Scam Awareness Info Sessions at Timberland Regional Library, featuring colorful graphics of electronic devices, documents, and security symbols. Includes session dates and locations with a focus on online, phone, and mail scam prevention.
November 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Last week, Greg & Cheryl from the Productivity Board visited WA agencies to connect & share how the Employee Suggestion Program helps save taxpayer money through smarter government. Thanks to WWU, Tacoma CC, WSP Marysville & Everett CC! #GovernmentEfficiency #WAState #OSOS
Group of employees standing outside the Washington State Patrol District Headquarters in the top image, and sitting around a conference table in the bottom image.
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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On Nov 7, WA leaders joined hundreds at Seattle’s Lotte Hotel to mark Korea’s 80th Liberation Anniversary. Sec. Hobbs honored Consul General Eunji Seo, the first female Korean Consul in the U.S. with a Certificate of Friendship.

#Korea80 #WAState #Diplomacy
Two individuals standing in front of a banner reading "Consulate General Republic of Korea in Seattle." One person is wearing traditional Korean attire holding a document, and the other is in a business suit, also holding the document. They are smiling at the camera. A person is speaking at a podium with the flags of the United States and South Korea displayed in the background. The setting features ornate wood paneling.
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Stay one step ahead of scammers! Join us and Timberland Regional Library for free info sessions on spotting and avoiding the latest schemes. Protect your identity, donations, and finances today. See you in Raymond, WA, on Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. More info here: https://bit.ly/4lxhRv4
Poster for Consumer Protection Fraud and Scam Awareness Info Sessions at Timberland Regional Library, featuring various dates and locations with icons related to security, scams, and digital communication.
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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In observance of Veterans Day, the Office of the Secretary of State and its divisions will be closed on 11/11 and will reopen for regular business hours on 11/12.
Graphic for Veterans Day featuring a statue of soldiers, with the text 'Honoring all who served, Veterans Day November 11,' and a notification that the Office of the Secretary of State of Washington is closed.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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The Washington State Library (WSL), part of the Office of the Secretary of State, launched the Washington State Certification Portal early last month. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3JksNze
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November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Sec. Hobbs once said, “Communities benefit from the [...] world-building and character creation of tabletop gaming.” We think this quote says it all 🥹⤵️

“This is the heart and soul of our teen programming,” Upper Skagit Library Director Erica Brown said. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hKlAoM
Rolling for friendship: Upper Skagit Library program provides after-school fun
CONCRETE — Each week, Concrete teens are transported to a fantasy realm where they have creative control of larger-than-life characters.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM