Snohomish County seeks individuals for Public Facilities District Board positions to aid economic development, and is open to applicants with relevant expertise.

European green crabs have been detected at new sites in Washington, reported by the WDFW and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, which poses environmental threats.

Snohomish County's 2024 Annual Bridge Report details current bridge conditions and future repair and replacement plans, emphasizing the strategy to secure federal funding for these projects.

Tacoma announces Memorial Day closures and service continuity, including administrative office closure, normal operation of essential services, Tacoma Public Library closures, and no parking enforcement.

Washington State, with 20 other states, secured a court order halting Trump's administration's plan to cut the Department of Education's staff by half and outsource services.

Kraemer-Scarsella Joint Venture is selected as the contractor for the last phase of Washington's SR 167 Completion Project, set to begin construction in mid-2026.

Washington's Free Fishing Weekend is set for June 7-8, allowing fishing without a license, except for certain species. Conservation rules still apply, and Discover Pass parking fees are waived.

Governor Bob Ferguson leads a coalition’s legal challenge against President Trump's tariffs, claiming they are illegal and harmful to Washington's economy.

Governor Ferguson appointed Debbie Driver as the new Legislative Director and named Bea Rector as the Acting Secretary of DSHS, succeeding the retiring Cheryl Strange.

Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington opposes Congress's cuts to Medicaid, arguing they would harm vulnerable populations including long-term care recipients, opioid treatment seekers, and newborns.

Seattle's Select Committee moved the 'middle housing' bill forward, aiming to diversify housing in traditionally single-family zones by permitting multiplexes. The full Council votes on May 28.

Lake Stevens leaders went to Washington, D.C. to advocate for city needs including infrastructure and education and to secure federal funds. They met with key officials for support on local projects.

WDFW to hold a virtual meeting on May 29 to discuss a proposed change in the slot limit for white sturgeon harvesting in Lake Roosevelt, potentially raising the minimum size limit to 55 inches.