Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signs House Bill 1131, reforming the state's Clemency and Pardons Board to double in size and modify its review standard to "in the interest of justice."

Washington marks 50 years since Southeast Asian refugees began arriving, as chronicled in the book "New Land," detailing their stories of hardship and community support.

Seattle Mayor Harrell nominates Chief Shon Barnes for permanent police chief after successful first 100 days focusing on community-based policing and improved crime statistics.

Hyun Kim approved as Tacoma's new Interim City Manager; Mayor Woodards supports the decision, with Kim's tenure starting on June 30. Kim, previously Deputy City Manager, has extensive local administration experience.

Washington State passed two bills, HB 1483 and SB 5680, promoting consumer rights to repair digital devices and mobility equipment, thus opposing manufacturers' restrictive practices.

Washington State's House Bill 1102, enhancing the Veterans Service Officer Program, has been signed into law, aiming to improve services for military veterans, especially in underserved areas.

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.