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State begins annual survey for over 130 invasive pests
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species.
State vets office gives update on canine respiratory disease
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – With recent reports of an unidentified canine illness increasing across the nation, the Washington State Veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to be vigilant to keep their animals safe and healthy.
State begins annual treatments to eradicate invasive beetle
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA, WA – Annual Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) treatments to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle are starting this week.
Seattle’s Aging Bathrooms May Be a Bigger Problem Than Homeowners Realize
EIN Presswire
Rabbit Residential urges Seattle homeowners to assess aging bathrooms early before plumbing, moisture, and accessibility issues become costly.
Sue Sanderlin-Berry Named 2026 Evergreen State Fair Honoree
Snohomish County - Washington State
Contact: Rose Intveld Communications Specialist Rose.Intveld@snoco.org 425-388-6621 Meghan Jordan Communications Specialist Meghan.jordan@snoco.org 425-312-0564 MONROE, Wash., July 31, 2026 – The Evergreen State Fair is proud to announce Sue...
Sue Sanderlin-Berry Named 2026 Evergreen State Fair Honoree
Snohomish County - Washington State
Contact: Rose Intveld Communications Specialist [email protected] 425-388-6621 Meghan Jordan Communications Specialist [email protected] 425-312-0564 MONROE, Wash., July 31, 2026 – The Evergreen State Fair is proud to announce Sue Sanderlin-Berry...
Pierce County leads state in 988 program supporting Veterans
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Pierce County is partnering with the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to outfit every county fleet vehicle with a 988 emblem.
Underground Donut Tour Named a Go-To Family Activity for Kids Across 30+ Cities, Including Chicago, Seattle, and London.
EIN Presswire
Parenting outlets, local news, and travel sites are calling the Underground Donut Tour a top family activity across 30+ cities, including Chicago, Seattle, NYC. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Parents searching...
State continues quest to eradicate invasive Spartina in June
Washington State Department of Agriculture
For immediate release: 5/17/2022 Media Inquiries: 360-480-5397 Public Inquiries: 1-800-443-6684 OLYMPIA – This year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, starts June 1 and will continue through November, the Washington...
State continues quest to eradicate invasive Spartina in June
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Media Inquiries: 360-464-0118 Public Inquiries: 360-902-1800 OLYMPIA – This year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, starts June 1 and will continue through November, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)...
State entomologists confirm the first live Asian giant hornet sighting of 2021
Washington State Department of Agriculture
For immediate release: 8/12/2021 Media Inquiries: 360-480-5397 Public Inquiries: 1-800-443-6684 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed the first report of a live Asian giant hornet sighting in Washington in...
State veterinarian alerts poultry flock owners to potential avian influenza threat
Washington State Department of Agriculture
For immediate release: 2/8/2021 Media Inquiries: (360) 480-5397 Public Inquiries: (360) 902-1878 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will offer a free webinar to help poultry owners protect their birds from avian...
State begins annual survey for invasive pests
Washington State Department of Agriculture
WSDA will look for over 130 pests OLYMPIA – Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species.
State proposes springtime eradications to protect communities from invasive pests
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Treatments planned for King, Pierce, Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is proposing eradication projects for the spring of 2026 to eradicate spongy moth and Japanese...
State sees first substantial decline in Japanese beetle numbers, but wider distribution
Washington State Department of Agriculture
YAKIMA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program saw its first substantial decline in Japanese beetle numbers after trapping more than 19,000 beetles this summer in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties.
State continues quest to eradicate invasive Spartina in June
Washington State Department of Agriculture
This year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, starts June 1 and will continue through November, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) announced today.
Pawsitively official: Washington State Ferries debuts updated pet rules ahead of busy summer season
Washington State Department of Transportation
SEATTLE – Four-legged travelers on Washington State Ferries may “paws” and take notice the next time they step on board.
Washington State Ferries outlines service plan for 2026 men’s soccer world championship
Washington State Department of Transportation
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is preparing for a surge in travel demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Seattle matches.
State begins Japanese beetle treatment in Wapato, open house May 15
Washington State Department of Agriculture
WAPATO – Nearly a year after discovering Japanese beetle in Wapato, Washington, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is beginning treatment this week.
State traps hundreds of Japanese beetles; asks public to help by reporting and trapping
Washington State Department of Agriculture
GRANDVIEW – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) caught hundreds of Japanese beetles on the first day of checking the recently placed beetle traps.
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