Thurston County received a $489,000 grant for salmon recovery efforts in South Puget Sound, aiming to integrate county programs for better habitat management.

Seattle is seeking members for its Renters' Commission to shape policies affecting renters. Applications are open until March 2, with an emphasis on diverse representation.

Washington State received $12.16 million in federal funds to build 14 new EV charging stations, aiming to improve the state's electric vehicle infrastructure along major highways.

A public hearing in Olympia was suspended after lawmakers clashed over HB 2641, a proposal that would bar some former ICE officers from state policing jobs.

Seattle Councilmember Rivera supports Mayor Wilson's initiative to prepare for a possible increase in ICE enforcement, highlighting concerns about federal overreach and the need for local government to protect the community.

The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting team is hosting a "Bonding Basics" workshop to aid diverse business owners in understanding bonding and contracting.

Seattle invests $934,616 in 12 organizations for environmental projects led by communities most affected by climate change and environmental injustice.

Lawmakers reintroduced bills that would let adults grow cannabis at home, reviving a fight over equity, policing and potential lost tax revenue.

The Washington Productivity Board will meet on January 30, 2026, to discuss state operation enhancements and potential awards for efficiency proposals.

A proposed Washington law would require a judge‑signed warrant before ICE can enter nonpublic spaces at schools, day cares and hospitals after an ICE scare rattled Seattle campuses. Lawmakers head to committee this week.

SB 6286 would let Washington fine private ICE detention centers in Tacoma that block state health inspections, with penalties that could rise to $15,000 per day.

A Washington bill targets “probates for profit” after the AG’s lawsuit says a Tacoma‑linked group sold 90 homes and pulled in more than $28 million. HB 2445 would tighten who can administer estates and speed notice to heirs.

Rivian has pledged $4.6M to a Washington ballot campaign that would allow EV makers to sell direct in the state, challenging dealer protections and teeing up a November 2026 vote.