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Media Inquiries

If you are contacted by a reporter or are planning on speaking to the media, please notify the Communications Office immediately.

The Communications Office offers training on how to successfully communicate via the media, including crisis communications. Please contact us to arrange a training.

Public Records Requests

1. If you receive a request for public information (including but not limited to email, documents, tapes), contact Joan Tritchler, Kerry MacDonald, or Peggy Marshall in the Communications Office immediately.

  • If the request is in writing (email or letter), take it to the Communications Office and we will make the necessary response.
  • If the request is verbal, please refer the requesting party to our office or forward the call to us. (Take the person's name and phone number before forwarding a call).

A request for public information has many legal ramifications, procedures and timelines. Therefore, it is best to have the Communciations Office manage the process. We will be able to ascertain the nature of the request, the necessary forms and responses required, and estimated timelines and costs. You may be involved in this process, or it may involve other program personnel.

For more information on public disclosure and open records, visit:

Washington State Office of the Attorney General's website on open records.

On this site, you will find:

  • Open Records History and Background
  • Open Public Meetings–Executive Sessions
  • Public Records Act–Procedural Issues
  • Public Records Act– Exemptions
  • Public Disclosure Act

Press Releases

In addition to maintaining regional media contact lists, the Communications Office offers public relations consulting and support, including writing and distributing press releases. We will assist in designing an effective release, and help determine the appropriate media outlets.

Press releases must be submitted to the Communications Office prior to public release.

For releases that are time-sensitive or related to a specific event , be sure to allow enough lead time for your item to be included. Many newspapers require 10-14 days for inclusion in event calendars, etc.