Washington's campaign season is officially under way
Washington's campaign season is officially under way
Filing Week opened on Monday with hundreds of candidates statewide filing for office.
We're Still Here. Exhibit highlights Native Americans
"We're Still Here." Exhibit highlights Native Americans
Heritage Center exhibit opens April 24 in Legislative Building
Secretary Reed honors Letters About Literature winners
Secretary Reed honors Letters About Literature winners
All three Washington champions named national runners-up
1st District voters will fill Inslee vacancy
1st District voters will fill Inslee vacancy
Voters in Washington's 1st Congressional District will choose a successor
From Our Corner - Recent Blog Posts
Time to vote on May Archives treasures
From Your Corner of WashingtonWe’ve shown the three “candidates” for the May edition of “Archives treasures.”Now it’s up to you to vote on your favorite. The first treasure up for consideration is the 1878 version of the Washington Constitution. Next up is the collection of documents related to the Japanese internment from World War II. And the third and ... MORE »
And they’re off and running!
From Your Corner of WashingtonWashington’s campaign season is officially under way. Filing Week opened with a bang Monday with hundreds of candidates statewide filing for office.  There are 344 state offices open this year, along with potentially thousands of party precinct committee officer slots. Besides the presidential election and a U.S. Senate race, the state has an unusually rich ... MORE »
100 reasons to celebrate this event
From Your Corner of WashingtonThis might be a very exclusive group, but nobody complains about its criteria to join or when its members gather. In fact, it’s cause for a big celebration when they do. The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library last weekend hosted its annual Ten-Squared event celebrating its patrons who are 100 years or older. WTBBL ... MORE »
May Archives treasure #3: classic trademarks
From Your Corner of Washington(Image courtesy of Washington State Archives) As many business owners know, our office’s Corporation Division is where companies register trademarks that are used exclusively within Washington State or the region. In fact, the Secretary of State has been registering trademarks since statehood.  Of course, many of the early products and goods are no longer sold, ... MORE »
Candidates, get ready for Filing Week!
From Your Corner of WashingtonFor candidates throughout Washington, the official start to the 2012 campaign season kicks off Monday morning with Filing Week, which runs May 14 through May 18. Online filing begins Monday at 9 a.m. and runs day and night until 4 p.m. next Friday, May 18. In-person filing starts Monday at 8 a.m. and ends at ... MORE »



This Day in Washington History
May 16, 1971

An initiative campaign to preserve Seattle's Pike Place Market began the day after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced its approval of a plan to destroy many buildings in the area and build new ones. In November, the initiative to create a historic district won.