Governor Jay Inslee has announced plans to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency Oct. 31. Though the Washington state emergency orders are ending, coronavirus remains a workplace hazard and employers must take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 4.8% increase in the average price employers and workers pay for workers' compensation insurance next year.

On January 1, 2023, minimum wage will increase in Washington state to $15.74 an hour.

All waste pesticide collection and disposal activities planned for October have been postponed by the Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA).

Check your mailbox and your inbox, pesticide application renewal paperwork will be arriving soon.

To keep agricultural producers and stakeholders informed, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced dates for “Road Show” virtual workshops to discuss updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options.