Washington passed a new law to expand veterans' services, particularly in rural areas, set to roll out July 27, 2025, as reported by House Democrats of Washington.

Washington updates regulations to allow deer salvage after vehicle collisions in three counties, with a permit system ensuring protection of white-tailed species.

Gov. Ferguson signs Bill 1774, enabling WSDOT to lease unused highway lands for community uses like affordable housing and parks, with oversight to ensure public safety.

Kirkland City Council will discuss rezoning, local impact fees, and community amendments on May 20; the meeting will be live-streamed and public input is welcome.

The WDFW and the Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation are in legal tension over a delayed public records request and subsequent lawsuit. The Alliance petitioned to remove commissioners, and the WDFW withheld comment due to active litigation.

Bellevue hosted an international business delegation as part of the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff event, highlighting the city's strong economic outputs and drawing in businesses from eight countries.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission held virtual meetings to discuss wildlife management and empowered the WDFW Director to close fisheries and acquire property for conservation.

Anna Faris and Mayor Bruce Harrell are selected as commencement speakers for Seattle University's undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, respectively.

King County and partners celebrate the resurgence of Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon, with over 8,300 adult kokanee returning to spawn—the second-highest return since 1996.

Sammamish City Council is set to take control of a building from CWU, with plans to manage short-term subtenants and decide on long-term use, considering ownership, leasing, or selling options.

Attorney General Nick Brown and 38 others oppose a congressional amendment that would prevent state AI regulation for 10 years, fearing its risks without adequate federal oversight.

Mayor Kelli Curtis praised Kirkland's achievements, vision for the future, and community collaboration, while also addressing challenges like housing affordability.

Washington State Library faces layoffs due to funding shortfalls, affecting staff and operations including the Research Library and Talking Book & Braille Library.