News and updates
June 04, 2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In an instance of vandalism, doors and windows at the Washington State Capitol were damaged in the early-morning hours of Thursday, June 4.
May 04, 2026
Olympia — The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is pleased to announce that the newest building on the historic West Capitol Campus is the recipient of a United States Green Building Council (USGBC) award.
April 30, 2026
The state seal of President George Washington has been an iconic symbol of the General Administration Building since its installation in 1956, when the building was constructed.
Success stories
A small contractor completed a public works project with Clark College thanks to the Washington EDGE program.
Quick thinking and DES coordination helped the state Developmental Disabilities Council celebrate its 50th anniversary.
DES delivers core services that allow state government to serve the people of Washington. Last year, we built a “fantastic” new home for two agencies that needed to move quickly—and saved them 22% in rent.
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Sat, Jun 27 2026, 12 - 2pm
Wed, Jul 1 2026, 9 - 10:30am
Tue, Jul 7 2026, 4 - 5pm
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