July 22, 2026 | 10:48 am
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In the year that our nation is celebrating its 250th anniversary, why is the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation...
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July 7, 2026 | 5:03 pm
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On May 29, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,” which proposes...
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April 30, 2026 | 12:40 pm
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The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation stands with Historic Seattle and other preservation partners in firmly opposing the demolition of...
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February 6, 2026 | 2:41 pm
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Photo: A passerby looks at the damage to the ornate facade that broke off from the Washington Federal Savings building...
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February 5, 2026 | 1:28 pm
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Place matters. Healthy downtown and neighborhood districts drive civic and...
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January 27, 2026 | 10:59 am
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Update, February 2026:Senate Bill 6026, aimed at allowing residential use in commercial and mixed-use zones, has been working its way...
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August 6, 2025 | 1:22 pm
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The Ryan House was once the central gem of the City of Sumner and a key component of the City’s...
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May 29, 2025 | 12:54 pm
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The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)—our State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)—is facing an operational crisis. Due...
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May 27, 2025 | 2:53 pm
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The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced a new addition to its Most Endangered Places list: the Yakima Valley...
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May 8, 2025 | 10:29 am
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director On Friday, May 2, the Trump Administration released its proposed budget for federal Fiscal Year...
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April 9, 2025 | 2:30 pm
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During the 2025 legislative session, we have provided alerts about a bill that threatens local preservation efforts across the state. Substitute...
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March 13, 2025 | 1:35 pm
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In this state legislative session, there are a number of preservation-related bills that we're keeping our eyes on. (Check out...
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March 13, 2025 | 12:58 pm
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Over the past several weeks, the federal government has announced mass firings of staff across multiple federal agencies—including many agencies...
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February 6, 2025 | 1:48 pm
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director The last week of January was a roller coaster for many nonprofits across the country,...
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February 6, 2025 | 10:47 am
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By Breanne Durham, Washington Main Street Program Director Communities large and small across Washington State have already made significant investments...
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January 31, 2025 | 11:02 am
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Make your voice heard Only a few weeks into the 2025 state legislative session, a bill has been introduced that...
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October 15, 2024 | 11:39 am
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Above: King tides threaten the Coupeville Wharf in December 2022. Photo courtesy of the Whidbey News-Times. The Washington Trust for...
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July 29, 2024 | 11:48 am
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director Above: The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Joe Ravi. While...
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April 3, 2024 | 2:23 pm
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director Photo: The Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. Photo courtesy of the State of Washington...
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January 24, 2024 | 1:00 pm
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The City of Des Moines released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for demolition of the Masonic Home on January...
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