Hoquiam Gets Clean Bill Of Health From Washington State Auditor’s Office

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:44 AM

Hoquiam managed four federal grants worth $4.6 million and 17 state grants totaling another $7.4 million.

Hoquiam is getting a clean bill of financial health from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The city’s 2025 audit found its financial statements were fairly presented, with no problems affecting the auditor’s opinion. Hoquiam managed four federal grants worth $4.6 million and 17 state grants totaling another $7.4 million. Mayor Ben Winkelman says the results show city employees are handling public and grant money responsibly. The full audit can be found on the state auditor’s website

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