Waste becomes modern housing: WSU students captured national attention by transforming drywall scraps into eco-friendly tiny homes for Seattle’s housing market — find out how.
New Costco in Richland: Costco will open its Richland warehouse this August, boosting Washington’s total to 35 locations as part of seven global expansions — find out where else they’re expanding.
Rent hikes capped at 9.683%: Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Washington’s HB 1217 limits annual residential rent increases to 9.683%—down from this year’s 10%—with exemptions for new construction, public housing and manufactured homes — find out.
Washington pilots breath-based lock: The state has launched a pilot of in-vehicle alcohol detection in fleet cars to prevent impaired drivers from starting their vehicles — find out how it works.
Eastern Washington burn ban: The Washington DNR has enacted a burn ban on all forest lands it manages in Eastern Washington, effective July 18, to curb wildfire ignitions amid hot, dry conditions — learn what this means for your outdoor plans.
Other Washington headlines this week
- TV vet Dr. Pol visits Yakima fair
- Foot ferry trial ended, return uncertain
- Washington state leads nationwide in hourly pay
- Coastal restaurant launches at Twanoh State Park
- Washington bans English ivy sales in August
- Zipper merging keeps WA roadwork traffic moving
