Alerts and updates

Alerts are important, timely information, such as service delays and interruptions. Updates are less timely information about our programs.

All state agencies in Washington will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Weekly unemployment benefit payments may be slightly delayed as the holiday also affects banks, credit unions, and the United States Postal Service.
The federal grant for WOTC ended Dec. 31, 2025. Congress may choose to reauthorize it. To get credit retroactively, you will need to have applied within required timelines outlined on this page. If the grant is reauthorized, we will then process applications for 2026 new hires.