League of Women Voters of Washington County, AR

04/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming our May Drinks & Dialogue speaker, Judge Diane Warren!

Judge Warren serves as a Circuit Court Judge for Washington and Madison Counties since 2021, presiding over juvenile, domestic relations, and probate matters. She specializes in child welfare and family law, a field she has been dedicated to since she first took a job with the State of Arkansas as an attorney for children in foster care. Originally from Gunnison, Colorado, Judge Warren has been a Fayetteville resident since she first moved here with her husband Ron in 1997 when he became a professor in the University of Arkansas Communications Department. She earned a B.A. and M.A. in Speech Communications from Colorado State University and her J.D. at Indiana University. She is active in the Washington County and Arkansas Bar Associations and serves on the Arkansas Judicial Council as well as various committees in the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

04/26/2026

The League of Women Voters of Washington County invites you to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at the Lodge at Butterfield Trail Village (1923 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville). Doors open at 5:30p.m. with dinner served at 5:45p.m. The guest speaker and annual meeting will follow dinner.

All are welcome: League members, friends, and anyone who cares about democracy and community. We hope to see you there!

Register online by May 13th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwLzusvJr4y4RBjF3kwZJMYuseKCZl7CbvIrj7EJkIMjfVxw/viewform

04/25/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! We're celebrating the incredible people in Washington County who show up year round to advance the mission of League of Women Voters. League volunteers are passionate about making Northwest Arkansas civically engaged, and we appreciate the time, energy, and heart that goes into this work each day. Whether you're helping someone to register to vote for the first time, tabling an event, or working behind the scenes to grow our organization, every contribution moves us forward. 💙

04/24/2026

⬇️ Check out this explainer on the Arkansas state legislature's fiscal session:

If you’re watching the Arkansas Legislature for the first time at the Capitol or on a live stream, sometimes it can feel like lawmakers are speaking an entirely different language.

04/15/2026

Save the date for our May Drinks and Dialogue event!

04/14/2026

Interested in making a difference in your community? Join the League of Women Voters of Washington County and be part of a nonpartisan movement dedicated to empowering voters and strengthening democracy. Learn more and join online: https://www.lwvarwc.org/

04/13/2026

What does the future of local news look like in Northwest Arkansas? Join journalists, community leaders, and neighbors at the Fayetteville Public Library on April 16 from 5:30–7 p.m. for a free gathering hosted by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute's Civic Arkansas program. Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwa-press-and-community-convening-tickets-1984579538824

Today is Local News Day! Do you care about the future of local information in Arkansas? If so, join us in Fayetteville next Thursday for a free, community dialogue co-hosted with KUAF 91.3 Public Radio.

📅 April 16
⏰ 5:30 - 7 p.m.
📍 Fayetteville Public Library
🌐 wrinst.org/NWA

04/11/2026

In Case You Missed It: April 2026 Drinks and Dialogue

Last week, over 35 community members gathered at Crisis Brewing Company to talk energy policy and rising energy costs. Our April speaker Peter Nierengarten, Environmental Director for City of Fayetteville Arkansas Government, broke down how Arkansas went from being a leader in solar energy to a state that rolled back net metering, limited wind energy, and is now facing rate increase requests from SWEPCO and Entergy in the ballpark of 20% to 30%.

The takeaway? Your voice matters. Whether you file a complaint with the Arkansas Public Service Commission or show up to public hearings, your influence can make a difference. Over 250 people have opposed an energy rate case, and legislators noticed. 💡🍺

04/10/2026

Every moment counts when democracy is on the line. A monthly contribution of $20.26 allows the of Women Voters of Arkansas to empower voters, defend democracy, and hold government accountable. Don't wait for change—be the change.

Give today: bit.ly/LWVAR2026

04/08/2026

There are two more days left to donate to League of Women Voters of Arkansas as part of NWA Gives week! Your donation to the LWVAR Education Fund will help empower voters and defend democracy for all Arkansans. Thanks to the generosity of two long-time donors, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar through April 9th!

Donate online: https://www.nwagives.org/organization/League-Of-Women-Voters-Of-Arkansas-Education-Fund

Your donation will be MATCHED up to $2,000 to help protect democracy in Arkansas on NWA Gives Day, April 9th!

Your donation will help train and equip our volunteers to attend and observe important local government meetings and then partner with local media reporting to ensure government transparency and civic engagement.

Early giving is open now! Make your donation at the link below!

https://www.nwagives.org/organization/League-Of-Women-Voters-Of-Arkansas-Education-Fund