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We are busy moving Washington state services from SAW to WA.gov
Over time, your WA.gov account will be the single login to all state services.
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For the more complicated tasks you have to complete while interacting with the government, we've compiled these handy How-to Guides to help bring clarity to the process.
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8,115,100+
Estimated population of WA in 2025163
Languages spoken in WA41%
Of WA is public land (18.8 million acres)7
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Get free annual Discover Passes for your group or organization
July 17, 2025
With an annual Discover Pass, you’ll get year-round access to millions of acres of state parks, forests, and recreation lands. It’s your ticket to hiking, camping, picnicking, or simply enjoying the iconic scenery of the Pacific Northwest. The annual pass is affordable—and discounted or free for certain residents.
What's happening in Washington
Workshops invite public input on kelp gathering and conservation in Puget Sound
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting workshops from May through October to learn more about how people gather and use kelp in Puget Sound. The information shared will help guide future decisions about kelp management, conservation, and harvesting.
Working families tax credit available for tax years 2022-2025
If you qualify for the federal earned income tax credit, you may also qualify for Washington’s working families tax credit. This credit returns part of the sales tax you paid during the year, with benefits of up to $1,330. Applications for the 2025 tax year are due by December 31, 2029.
Washington declares statewide drought due to very low snowpack
Washington has declared a statewide drought because snowpack levels are much lower than normal. Low snowpack can lead to water shortages and affect farms, communities, fish, and wildlife. The declaration allows the state to provide support and resources to help manage limited water supplies.