Washington State to increase minimum wage in 2025
TUMBWATER Wash. (KPTV) - The State of Washington will be increasing their minimum wage to $16.66 an hour in 2025, the The Washington State...
Washington’s EV rebate program runs out of funds earlier than expected
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Commerce is working urgently to secure additional funding for the state's electric vehicle (EV) rebate program....
Washington State Launches Drone Surveillance to Monitor Seal and Sea Lion Populations for Conservation...
The convergence of wildlife conservation and cutting-edge technology is making waves in Washington state, where the Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced a...
WSP Warns About New Carjacking ‘Technique’ Spreading Across WA
The Washington State Patrol is warning drivers about a new method being used by car thieves to steal vehicles. Carjacking is one of the...
Collaboration by Oregon, Idaho and Washington’s ‘Three Musketeers’ led to golden age of governors
Former Washington Gov. Dan Evans crossing a creek in the Cascades. (Courtesy of Gary Smith) The last vestiges of the golden age...
Striking Boeing machinists to lose employee health care benefits Tuesday
WASHINGTON - Boeing factory workers who are currently on strike in the Puget Sound region will lose company-paid health care benefits "effective end of...
Washington state faces license plate shortage: Will non-embossed plates become the new standard?
In May, the Washington State Department of Licensing warned drivers that a shortage of car license plates was coming as they...
Gusty Winds and Frosty Mornings: Inland Northwest Washington Faces Critical Fire Conditions
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued warnings as a strong cold front continues to bring gusty winds throughout the Inland Northwest, creating...
Northshore educator named Washington State’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
OLYMPIA-Northshore School District's Kim Broomer of Ruby Bridges Elementary was announced the Washington State 2025 Teacher of the Year in Olympia on Saturday, September...
Gold Mining: Environmental Impact in Washington State
Gold mining in Washington State has a long history that has significantly impacted the environment, particularly in regions like the Cascade Mountains and along...
