ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds

Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing continued in a new form, researchers revealed Thursday. The ...

New bill would regulate Flock license plate cameras across WA

The Washington state Legislature is about to start its 2026 session, and among the most important bills and topics to be ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

WA driver and vehicle licensing system to shut down for maintenance

Washington state's Department of Licensing will see temporary closures this week for system updates. Online services for vehicle and boat licensing will be down through Monday, Feb. 17, the department ...
The Bellingham Herald

WA driver’s licenses are priciest in the US. Here’s what to know about increases and costs

Washington residents dish out a decent chunk of change to get a driver’s license. According to a state-by-state comparison from U.S. politics website Wisevoter, Washington drivers have to pay the most ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

WA’s license plate shortage: What we know

Washington state is rolling out new equipment to alleviate a shortage of license plates affecting some counties, including King. The state’s Department of Corrections, which creates the plates using ...
KREM

Washington state enhanced driver's license fees increased Oct. 1

SEATTLE — The fee for an enhanced driver's license or ID increased Saturday, Oct. 1 to help fund the state's nearly $17 billion transportation package "Move Ahead Washington" which was signed into law ...