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The Archives does not alter documents or images

The Archives reiterates CoSA's statement regarding altered images following a recent incident at NARA in which a photo was altered for an exhibit promotion. The Archives, CoSA, and NARA do not condone the alteration of archival documents or images within the holdings of a government repository. More information

State Records Committee February 5th Meeting

There will be a State Records Committee meeting at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020. This open public meeting will take place at the Washington State Archives, 1129 Washington Street SE, Olympia. More information

Local Records Committee February 5th Meeting

There will be a Local Records Committee meeting at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020. This open public meeting will take place at the Washington State Archives, 1129 Washington Street SE, Olympia. More information

Online Training

Washington State Archives offers a variety of records management training videos online. More information

State Agency Records Retention Schedules

Records retention schedules for state government agencies are available online. More information

Local Government Records Retention Schedules

Records retention schedules for local government entities are available online. More information

Local Records Grant Program

Status and updates on the Local Records Grant Program. More information

Local Records Grant Program

To help local governments make better use of technology to improve their retention, management and disclosure of public records.

Out of the Archives Newsletters

Started in October 2013, the newsletter provides readers with helpful information on how to access and best use the collections of the Archives as well as stories of interest regarding what staff is working on and discovering.

Digital Archives

Search for your ancestors in our collection of Washington Census and Naturalization Records at the Digital Archives.

Records Management Training

Free workshops are available on a variety of records management topics including records management basics, electronic records, disaster preparedness and more.

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