It’s #StressAwarenessMonth, and this is your reminder that you’re not alone. We have a ✨free✨ resource library open to everyone! Find articles, videos, and tools to help manage your stress levels, at EAP.wa.gov/resource-library. ❤️
Dr. Adrian Thompson speaking to an audience.
We’re proud to be at Alliance NW this year! 😁 Dr. Adrian Thompson shared a simple idea: “Hard” should have a purpose. 🎯 We’re working to remove unnecessary steps while keeping the standards that protect the public. Better processes mean fairer opportunities for businesses. https://loom.ly/CfK5oRc
March is #NationalProcurementMonth! 😁 Procurement takes care, coordination, and attention to detail. Thank you to the procurement professionals who help this work come together every day. 🤝 Watch a message from Gov. Ferguson: https://loom.ly/7OBpxhQ
March is #NationalProcurementMonth. 😁 Procurement is more than contracts and policies. It’s people. 🤝 Procurement coordinators work with agencies and businesses to support fair, transparent purchasing. Thank you to the procurement coordinators who bring so much care and dedication to this work. 🥳
The cherry blossom buds are starting to bloom on Capitol Campus! 😁 As campus stewards, we care for these historic trees year-round so everyone can enjoy this spring tradition. Please enjoy our trees responsibly and help us protect them for future generations. ❤️ https://loom.ly/huzsQz0
Inside a tall, rectangular concrete fish ladder chamber with heavy rust and marine buildup on the walls. Two workers in safety vests and helmets stand on a wooden platform supported by metal ladders, installing or inspecting wooden step structures above a pool of water at the bottom.
Looking down into a deep, vertical concrete fish ladder chamber coated with dark marine growth. Two workers wearing safety gear stand on a wooden platform partway up, with several wooden steps installed below them in the structure.
View from inside a long, narrow concrete chute with dark, rough walls coated in marine growth. A series of newly installed wooden planks form step-like barriers rising toward an opening filled with daylight at the far end.
Last year, more than 14,000 salmon used our fish ladder to reach Capitol Lake and continue toward Tumwater Falls! Read the full story: https://loom.ly/at0jaZk 😁
The Legislative Building framed with budding branches of the Yoshino cherry trees.
Cherry blossom season is on its way to Capitol Campus. 😁 We’re launching a bloom watch, a new feature on our website with a regularly updated photo to help you track the blossoms and plan your visit for peak color. 🌸 Learn more: Capitol.wa.gov.
Magnolia tree in bloom on the left side of the Legislative building.
Today is sine die on Capitol Campus, marking the end of Legislative session! 🤗 Just in time for our two saucer magnolias (our “sine die” trees) to bloom! 🎨 Learn more: Capitol.wa.gov.
Helen Sommers building view from an upper level.
It’s #WomensHistoryMonth! The Helen Sommers Building is the first building on Capitol Campus named after a woman. It honors a leader who proved that women in public service are powerful trailblazers who can change the future. ✨Learn more: Capitol.wa.gov 🌐 Photos: © Doug J Scott, All Rights Reserved
State Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener art portrait.
State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu art portrait.
State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis art portrait.
This month's Governor's Mansion tours feature some of the women justices of our state's Supreme Court. The last tour takes place on March 11. Book your free reservation before slots fill up! Learn more: https://loom.ly/NjDPzxw 🌷 All photos courtesy of Laura Anglin.
Cracked portion of the Legislative building.
Pillars of the Legislative Building being reinforced.
Person standing on the aftermath of the trail from the Nisqually earthquake. Another person in blue is standing to the right, behind the first person.
Another view of the cracked shift on the Governor's Mansion.
25 years ago today, the Nisqually earthquake shook Western Washington. The Legislative Building dome shifted from its original position! Though the internal structure stayed solid. 😮💨
The quake also impacted nearby buildings + trails. Explore more of our history ➡️Capitol.wa.gov
The Governor's Mansion chandeliers in the ballroom.
Celebrate the women who shaped Washington’s history this #WomensHistoryMonth! ❤️ Governor’s Mansion tours will feature a special exhibit on women of the WA State Supreme Court on March 4 and 11. Reserve your free spot before they fill up!! ➡️ Capitol.wa.gov.
Three trees planted with two wooden stakes supporting each tree. The Legislative building sits in the right-side background.
Three trees planted with two wooden stakes supporting each tree. The Legislative building sits in the left-side background.
Moon tree sapling on Capitol Campus. It's held up by two wooden poles.
Moon tree sapling on Capitol Campus. It's held up by two wooden poles.
Want to see a living piece of space history? 😉🌙 Three Moon Trees were planted on campus six years ago, TODAY. Located at Capitol Way & 11th Ave, these trees were grafted from the original Apollo‑era Moon Tree. And, it’s free for anyone to visit. 😁 Learn more: Capitol.wa.gov.
Person educating a group of young people outside of the Legislative building.
Person educating a group of young people.
Person educating a group of young people about HVAC systems. There are pipes and innerworkings of a building all around them.
Person educating a group of young people outside of the Legislative building.
Math students from Vashon High School toured Capitol Campus to see how our buildings are heated, cooled, and lit. From HVAC systems to the campus Powerhouse, students saw how data science supports sustainable operations across campus. 👩💻 Book a tour today: Capitol.wa.gov/tours 🤗
Signage with text regarding the Washington Centennial Time Capsule.
The Washington Centennial Time Capsule.
"Keepers of the Capsule" signage with text regarding the Washington Centennial Time Capsule.
Did you know the Capitol Campus has the world’s only “renewable” time capsule?? The capsule is filled every 25 years and won’t be opened until 2389. It features a Native American design by Makah Master Carver Greg Colfax. 👩💻 A must-see inside the Legislative Building! Learn more: Capitol.wa.gov.
Washington, we’re thinking of you. ❤️ Thank you to our staff, and our state agency partners, who are working around the clock to source critical supplies, coordinate transportation, and provide on-site support at the state’s Emergency Operations Center. #WAflooding
Person scanning a sign titled, "Improving Accessibility on Capitol Campus."
Last call! 🔊 Access should be the foundation, not an afterthought…
🌐Survey: https://loom.ly/V_72n_U
🌐Learn more: https://loom.ly/eG7F_ZI
Let’s build a campus that reflects all of us. 🙏
Matt Jones, DES director.
Matt Jones was recently appointed our agency director! 😁 From small business support to campus stewardship, his commitment to elevating DES is helping build a better WA for all. 🤝 #SmartGovernment
Learn more: loom.ly/7E_HnB8
DES' Surplus team.
$80M in sales, $64M returned—helping agencies thrive & reducing waste! ♻️ Every repurposed item fuels sustainability & reinvestment in our communities. From collectibles to office supplies, shop today & be part of the impact. 🚀 Join the celebration! 😁➡️ des.wa.gov/services/buy...
Industrial web press printer.
Part of what we do at DES is repurpose surplus goods—office supplies, computers, vehicles & more! Currently for sale: a Muller Martini Concept Web Press—a seven-unit printer ready for its next home. 😲😁
💡 Explore our auction & store ➡️https://des.wa.gov/services/buy-surplus
We’re excited that DES is participating at BizFair 2025 on 5/15 in Spokane! 🤗 The FREE, all-government and nonprofit-run event is designed to help entrepreneurs with their businesses. Stop by our table to learn more about how we support small business success! Register now at www.bizfair.wa.gov 👩💻
What’s happening at Capitol Lake? 🌊 Soil & sediment sampling for Deschutes Estuary restoration starts now! 🌱
Expect 2 months of work, detours, closures & signs sharing project updates. Learn more: capitol.wa.gov/our-story/ne.... 😁
Happy🌎Day! From buildings to vehicles, DES = reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner WA. Thanks to collaboration w/ @ecology.wa.gov & @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, we’ve surpassed 2030 greenhouse gas goals + are closing in on our 2040 targets. 😁♻️ Read the report: apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
We’re enhancing our website to better serve you, and your feedback makes all the difference! 🤗 Take our 10-min survey by April 25 to let us know how we can improve your experience. We appreciate your input! 🌟
Survey ➡️ survey.alchemer.com/s3/8238098/6...
Members of Washington State Legislative Internship Program in front of the Legislative building.
Students of WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in front of the Legislative building.
Young minds, big ideas, and cherry blossoms in full bloom—collegiate students showed us the power of civic engagement during their Capitol Campus visit. 🌸 Shoutout to WSU College of Pharmacy and the WA State Legislative Internship program for stopping by! Learn more: capitol.wa.gov/our-story/ne...
Deschutes Parkway near the Interpretive Center on Capitol Campus.
Did you know Deschutes Parkway is part of Capitol Campus? 🌿 We're fixing potholes with Aquaphalt, an eco-friendly, water-activated material that sets in 15 mins. Thoughtful repairs keep this scenic route accessible for all! 💚 Learn more: capitol.wa.gov/discover/par....
Person plugging an EV charger into a car's charging port.
Person using the tap to pay feature on an EV charger.
Zero-emission vehicles = a cleaner tomorrow. 🚙 A new pilot program in WA state is making EV charging more efficient for agency drivers! 🌟Read on: des.wa.gov/about/news-c...
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