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06/11/2026

We’re halfway through 2026, and since we last wrote in 2025, so much has changed! We’ve been busy traveling in Washington and diving into projects, both old and new. 🌟

From accessibility laws to tribal relations to resources for small businesses, our relationships are growing, and our work is moving forward.

👉 Read the June edition of Equity News Now: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAGOV/bulletins/4191018

06/10/2026

Assistance is available to eligible workers, including self-employed people, affected by Washington state's severe weather Dec. 5-19, 2025. To qualify, you need to have become unemployed due to this disaster and not otherwise qualify for unemployment benefits. Learn more at esd.wa.gov/dua

06/08/2026

A lot of people feel like the government doesn't listen. We want to change that.

What would actually make you feel heard by Washington state government?

06/06/2026

Today, EQUITY Director, Megan Matthews, and Director of Communications, TraeAnna Holiday, attended the Soil Turning for Tubman Center for Health & Freedom. It marks a significant moment for the organization as they work to bring culturally responsive care to the community.

06/03/2026

El estado de Washington está tomando medidas reales para proteger a las comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados. En nuestro boletín del Subgabinete de Inmigración, encontrará actualizaciones sobre la rendición de cuentas en el Centro de Detención de ICE del Noroeste en Tacoma, una nueva ley de acceso lingüístico y el trabajo que se está llevando a cabo en las agencias estatales para mantener a nuestras comunidades seguras e informadas.

Lea la actualización completa: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAGOV/bulletins/4172354

06/02/2026

Washington State is taking real steps to protect immigrant and refugee communities. In our Immigration Subcabinet newsletter, you’ll find updates on accountability at the Northwest ICE Detention Center in Tacoma, a new language access law, and work happening across state agencies to keep our communities safe and informed.

Read the full update: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAGOV/bulletins/4172354

06/01/2026

Do you believe every Washingtonian deserves full access to state services, no matter what language they speak? Join our team as our new Language Access Program Manager. (Listing closes on 6/3)

This role is for a bold champion of equity who wants to lead enterprise-wide language access strategies, shape policy, and co-create real solutions with state, local, and community partners across Washington.

If you're a changemaker who brings language access expertise and a passion for inclusion, we want to hear from you. All relevant experience, including lived experience, will be considered.

👉 Help build a Washington for All. Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5350480/language-access-program-manager

05/28/2026

The Washington State Office of Equity mourns alongside the families and loved ones of those killed, injured, and missing in Longview. Yesterday, there was a devastating chemical tank rupture at Longview's Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Southwestern Washington's Cowlitz County.

These workers went to their jobs to provide for their families and their community. We mourn their loss. Our hearts are with the Longview community during this unimaginable time.

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