Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)

Washington state agency responsible for issuing driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and professional licenses

Transportation and Infrastructure

Oregon’s DMV Struggles Highlight Challenges for Rural Drivers, With Local Ripples Across the Columbia Basin

Staff shortages and budget cuts are forcing Oregon to scale back DMV services, leaving rural residents — including those near the Washington border — with fewer options for essential driving and registration needs.

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Feb 12, 2026

Federal Government

TSA to Implement $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID

Beginning Sunday, TSA will implement a $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification, potentially increasing wait times at airport security checkpoints.

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Jan 31, 2026

State Government

Proposed Washington Bill Could Impound Cars With Expired Tabs and Criminalize Out-of-State Registrations

Washington’s proposed SB 6176 would allow cars with expired tabs to be impounded and could criminalize residents registering out-of-state to avoid fees, with significant potential impact for border communities like Longview and Kelso.

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Jan 29, 2026

Local Government

DOL2Go returns to Kelso Library for multiple January dates as Kelso licensing office remains closed

Washington’s DOL2Go mobile licensing unit is scheduled to return to the Kelso Public Library on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, and Jan. 31, offering limited driver licensing and ID services while the permanent Kelso office remains closed.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)

Oregon’s DMV Struggles Highlight Challenges for Rural Drivers, With Local Ripples Across the Columbia Basin

TSA to Implement $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID

Proposed Washington Bill Could Impound Cars With Expired Tabs and Criminalize Out-of-State Registrations

DOL2Go returns to Kelso Library for multiple January dates as Kelso licensing office remains closed

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