Welcome to Washington State

Vaccines are required for school and child care in Washington—and they help protect your child’s health. You may be able to get them for free or at a low cost.

988 no longer has a separate LGBTQ+ option, but trained crisis counselors are still available to support all callers. You can also get help from the Trevor Project, Crisis Text Line, LGBT National Hotline, or Trans Lifeline.

The Department of Ecology is proposing new rules to make it easier to recycle batteries safely. They’d like to hear your thoughts before moving forward.

Relief is on the way for renters—next year, landlords can’t raise rent by more than 9.683%. The new cap comes from a law Governor Bob Ferguson signed earlier this year.

Veterans are invited to a free two-day conference in Yakima on August 20–21. The event will offer workshops, resources, and speakers focused on supporting those who served.

A new program to document Washington’s native bees has insect-lovers buzzing with excitement. The Department of Agriculture is even calling for more volunteers to join the search.