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Flipping the nuclear switch in Washington takes years

Even if Washington embraces small modular nuclear reactors to alleviate its carbon-free energy needs, it will take years to flip the switch, analysts say. Why it matters: Energy Northwest, the public ...

More to Every Story: Spokane woman says alleged DOL security flaw led to years of identity theft issues

A Washington woman accuses the Department of Licensing of a security flaw that led to years of identity theft issues. A tort claim has been filed against the DOL.

CCC agrees to limit delivery licenses until 2029

Cannabis regulators have extended the period that cannabis delivery licenses are available only to social equity applicants for another three years. On Friday, the Cannabis Control Commission voted to ...

Can I get pulled over for driving with expired tabs in WA? What the law says

Can I get pulled over in Washington for driving with expired tabs? Troopers and other law enforcement officers can pull over drivers with expired tabs in Washington state. Some la ...
Government Technology

Washington State Is Poised to Rein in License Plate Readers

A bill that would regulate the automated devices has cleared the statehouse and is headed to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk for a signature. If approved it would exempt the footage from public disclosure.

WA House passes 'millionaires tax' bill on high earners

Longevity company makes WA debut in TikTok-leased tower Central WA data center inventory nearly doubled in 2025, report finds Central WA data center inventory nearly doubled in 2025, report finds ...

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife moving toward electronic hunting, fishing licenses

Instead, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is encouraging the use of mobile licensing through its new app, which launched in December. You may also use the updated Fish Washington® ...

Bill to regulate automated license plate reader cameras heads to Ferguson’s desk

A bill that would regulate the use of automated license plate reader cameras in Washington is on its way to Governor Bob Ferguson’s desk.
The Goldendale Sentinel

Mobile licensing unit fills gap in Goldendale

Since the closure of Goldendale’s walk-in Department of Licensing office last May, the DOL2Go mobile licensing unit has become Goldendale’s primary source for in-person license renewal and other drive ...

Pacific Northwest saw surge in ICE arrests at end of 2025, data show

The Portland area and agricultural communities in Washington were hit particularly hard, new University of Washington Center ...

Former WA resident says she was victim of alleged License Express flaw

A former Washingtonian filed a tort claim against the State Department of Licensing, saying her identity was stolen due to a ...
KIMA-TV

Washington lawmakers pass bill setting privacy rules for automatic license plate readers

Police departments across Washington have increasingly turned to automated license plate readers to track vehicles and help solve crimes, but until recently the ...