WA’s first bee census: Washington’s inaugural Bee Atlas survey has netted over 17,000 specimens and 15 species new to the state, mapping crucial pollinator networks to support agriculture amid honeybee declines — find out how to volunteer.
Washington’s top road trips: Travel + Leisure released its roundup of 2025’s best U.S. drives and two Evergreen State routes made the cut—from the 365-mile Olympic Peninsula Loop with Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rain Forest and Ruby Beach to the 10-day Pacific Coast Paradise from Seattle to Santa Barbara — find out why they made the cut.
Washington’s new diaper station mandate: A state law effective today requires baby changing stations in all public restrooms — find out what this means for families.
Farmers qualify for drought aid: With extreme drought tightening its grip on eastern Washington counties, growers can access new federal relief programs to offset crop losses and financial strain — find out how to apply.
Federal Way Link set to launch: Sound Transit approved opening the eight-mile Federal Way Extension this winter, bringing light rail to Kent, Des Moines, Star Lake and Downtown Federal Way ahead of schedule — find out what that means for riders.
Other Washington headlines this week
- Cougar tennis earns 19th straight ITA honor
- WA leaders warn energy cuts threaten jobs
- Washington sues contractor over food stamp data
- Burien angler lands state-record blue rockfish
- Measles surges in Washington amid vaccine decline
- Nine Washington towns offer comfortable retirement
