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Rural Coalition Seeks Policy Flexibility

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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The Olympic Peninsula Rural Coalition is advocating for flexibility in national policy, according to a recent statement from the group. The coalition's focus comes as the state invests nearly $1 billion into housing initiatives, including a $268,000 fundraising event for affordable housing services held at a Bayside gala.

The Bayside gala raised $268,000 for affordable housing and services, with Governor touting the state's nearly $1 billion investment into housing. Meanwhile, a separate fundraiser, Hog Wild, raised $88,000 for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, with plans for another event in February for a Carnival tour.

📄 Source: Peninsula Daily News — https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/

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The coalition's focus comes as the state invests nearly $1 billion into housing initiativesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The $268,000 fundraising event for affordable housing services was held at a Bayside gala“Bayside gala raises $268,000 for affordable housing, services — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Governor touts state investment of nearly $1 billion into housing Source: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/08/18/bayside-gala-raises-268000-for-affordable-housing-services/”
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The Bayside gala raised $268,000 for affordable housing and services“Bayside gala raises $268,000 for affordable housing, services — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Governor touts state investment of nearly $1 billion into housing Source: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/08/18/bayside-gala-raises-268000-for-affordable-housing-services/”
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Governor touting the state's nearly $1 billion investment into housing“Governor touts state investment of nearly $1 billion into housing”
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A separate fundraiser, Hog Wild, raised $88,000 for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation“Hog Wild raises $88,000 for Olympic Medical Center Foundation — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Separate fundraiser planned in February for tour at Carnival Source: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/08/18/hog-wild-raises-88000-for-olympic-medical-center-foundation/”
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Plans for another event in February for a Carnival tourNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.