Washington Governor signs HB 1142 to support unpaid family caregivers, standardizing training regardless of employment method, backed by strong bipartisan support.

Governor Ferguson appoints Linville, Anderson, and Garcia to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, blending experience in wildlife management, natural resources, and commercial fishing.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission held a three-day hybrid meeting to discuss wildlife conservation, budget, legislative affairs, and adoption of new regulations.

Washington's governor signed legislation for non-profit property tax exemptions to support inter-organizational cooperation, a measure backed by Rep. Amy Walen.

Washington Senate unanimously passed HB 1484, a bill to enhance legal consequences for rape leading to pregnancy, expanding protections across all ages.

The WDFW and Skagit tribes closed the Skagit and Sauk steelhead fishery early due to low wild steelhead returns, emphasizing conservation and future fishing sustainability.

Governor Bob Ferguson signed Tyler's Law, restricting sales of high-concentration sodium nitrite to prevent youth suicides, following the death of Tyler Schmidt who purchased it online.

Washington's new law, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, introduces a self-certification program for architects to speed up accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction, aiming to address the housing shortage.

Washington's Governor Ferguson signed HB 1142, aligning caregiver training requirements, enhancing support for over 800,000 unpaid family caregivers within the WA Cares program.

The Washington State Senate has passed a bill to improve court interpreter services for those with limited English, aiming to enhance access to fair trials without burdening them with the cost.

Safeway donates food and $20,000 for equipment updates to WSU's Cougar Food Pantry, with an event scheduled to showcase new refrigerators, freezers, a recipe tasting, and the Chancellor's Food Challenge.

Pierce County introduces the HEAR grant to provide free electric upgrades for low-income households, aiming at reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. Applications are now open.

The Issaquah City Council discussed several proclamations and local issues such as tourism funding, urban development, and filling a council vacancy in their recent meeting.