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Collect, preserve and make available the archives of the state of Washington.
Train and provide government agencies with the best practices for the efficient and economical management of records.
Make the stories of citizens who have made indelible contributions to the political history of Washington state accessible to all.

Heather Hirotaka, State Archivist

Location: 1129 Washington Street SE Olympia
Email State Archivist: [email protected]

[email protected]
PO Box 40238 Olympia, WA 98504-0238
(360) 586-1492

The Original Washington State Constitution to be Displayed in the Governor’s Office Next Week

OLYMPIA – To mark the start of the 2026 Legislative session, the Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, will temporarily display the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington in the Governor’s office.
State Constitution To Be Displayed in Eastern Washington for First Time

OLYMPIA – The Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Archives will display the 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington at the Spokane Public Library, Monday, September 15, 2025.
Washington State Archives Awards $506,000 in Grants to 27 Local Government Agencies

Since its inception in 2005, the Local Records Grant Program has provided more than $4.5 million to hundreds of government entities throughout the state. This year, towns, cities, counties, school districts, health departments, prosecutor’s offices, and library districts will share in $506,112.