Exec

OLYMPIA — For the first time in nine years, Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor will be awarded Wednesday at a ceremony in the state Legislative Building.

The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) will be represented at Emerald City Comic Con.

OLYMPIA — Former Assistant Secretary of State Steve Excell, who served as the Washington State Archivist for nearly a decade and was chief of staff to former Governor John Spellman, died Wednesday at age 74.

OLYMPIA — K-12 students across the state can now participate in the 2024 Student Mock Election presented by the Office of the Secretary of State.

• Local government agencies are invited to apply for records management grants of up to $50,000
• The deadline is Friday, March 1

OLYMPIA — Elections offices in 36 Washington counties have distributed ballots to voters who are eligible to participate in the 2024 February Special Election.

OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Legislature Thursday that signature verification has been completed and certified for the following Initiative to the Legislature:

OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Legislature Wednesday that signature verification has been completed and certified for the following Initiative to the Legislature:

OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Legislature Tuesday that signature verification has been completed and certified for the following Initiative to the Legislature:

• Fake elections robocall simulating President Biden’s voice reported in New Hampshire
• Hobbs-requested legislation in 2023 banned deepfake election ads in Washington