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An open laptop with the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) logo on the screen.

Introducing the new EAP.wa.gov

The new EAP.wa.gov provides valuable health, safety, and well-being…

A view of the Joel Pritchard State Library's front side, which is mainly made of white stone with large glass walls. A fountain, a sundial, four metal park benches, and various green bushes are in front of the building.

Public invited to comment on updating name of Joel Pritchard State Library

A bird's eye view of the Irving R. Newhouse Building, showing the new structure and parking lot, with the West Campus lawns and Capitol Group buildings visible in the background.

DES completes construction of Irving R. Newhouse Building

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has completed construction of…

Legislative Building staff and visitors walking through the Rotunda. Some people are talking to each other, while others take pictures of the building's marble and brass features.

Visiting Capitol Campus during legislative session

During the 2025 legislative session, which starts Jan. 13 and ends April…

An aerial view of Capitol Lake looking south/southwest

DES, partners agree to long-term management of restored Deschutes Estuary

DES led development of the interlocal agreement in partnership with the…

Pam Duncan (DES Deputy Director and Chief Transformation Officer), Huda Al-musawi (NWMMSDC Manager of Operations), and Kate Kleyman (NWMMSDC Board Vice Chairperson and Senior Program Manager at McKinstry) pose for a picture with the award for DES.

DES named Public Agency of the Year for contracting equity work

Department of Enterprise Services (DES) was named the 2023 Public Agency…

A view across the pedestrian bridge that spans Capitol Way connecting the East and West Capitol Campus in Olympia Washington.

Capitol Campus Pedestrian Bridge to Reopen

OLYMPIA - The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is pleased to…

The weathered front General Administration Building shows its years of use.

DES completes environmental review for planned demolition of General Administration Building

No significant impacts found.

A conceptual rendering of a crane towering above the Pritchard Library construction site, with the Cherberg, Insurance, and Legislative Buildings to the south of the site.

Large construction crane ushers in next phase of Legislative Campus Modernization

As construction on the expansion of the Joel Pritchard State Library on…

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Join us for Washington Procurement Connect 2024

On Oct. 8, Department of Enterprise Services is hosting Washington…

A 5th Avenue Bridge conceptual rendering from an aerial view, showing Capitol Lake flowing into the Budd Inlet.

Public invited to discuss early design of restored Deschutes Estuary Aug. 19

DES hosting hybrid public meeting to share design features.

The weathered front General Administration Building shows its years of use.

DES seeks public comment on environmental review of planned demolition of General…

Draft review finds no significant environmental impacts to replacement of…

An aerial view of the Legislative Building. Photo credit: Dan Ellis of Hoffman Layout and Modeling

DES launches new website for Washington State Capitol

New Capitol.wa.gov features everything visitors need to plan a trip—tours…

An aerial view of Capitol Lake looking south/southwest

DES lowering lake levels for restored estuary design

Editor’s note: We have updated the release to note that the draw down will…

Fireworks explode in the night sky over Capitol Lake as part of the annnual Lakefair event

Capitol Campus Update: Capital Lakefair to draw crowds

Capital Lakefair will bring an estimated 200,000 visitors to Heritage Park…

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Capitol Campus Update: DES to temporarily close South Diagonal Road

Replacement of underground pipes will impact traffic and parking.

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Capitol Campus Update: Weekend events taking place on Capitol Campus, surrounding areas

Weekend events, including the Capital City Pride celebration, will close a…

Capitol Campus Update: Commemoration will bring a crowd to the Korean War Memorial

A commemoration will honor veterans of the Korean War. An armed honor…

The Washington State Capitol Building framed by fall colors on the trees.

DES seeks public comment on draft environmental review for new maintenance facility on the…

DES is seeking public comments through July 8 on a draft environmental…

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Capitol Campus Update: Juneteenth celebration will impact visitor parking, traffic

Celebrate Juneteenth on the West Capitol Campus with the Blacks United in…