Washington Agency Databases in United States

Washington Agency Databases

This is an annotated list of databases produced by Washington State agencies listed by producing agency. Marilyn Von Seggern is the documents specialist for this page. To add a database to this list or to fix a broken link, either do it yourself or send an e-mail to m_vonseggern@wsu.edu.

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• Pesticide and SPI Licensing Search

Search for pesticide or structural pest inspectors licensed in the state of Washington.

Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Department of

• Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data

A searchable database of over 1800 registered historical sites including images, a summary of the significance, and a link to the nomination document. A search may be initiated via map or by text query for historic name, address, city, county, architectural style, built date, historic use, architect, and listing status. Information on archaeological sites is limited to prevent vandalism.

Community, Trade, and Economic Development, Department of

• Washington Prospector: Buildings, Land, and Site Selection Analysis

A business site selection analysis program that assists with gathering economic, planning, geographic, and other information in real time. The GIS application allows for creation and printing of maps.

Corrections, Department of

• Find an offender

Searchable by name or state id number. Records include name, state id number and holding facility.

Courts, Administrative Department of the

• Judicial Information System

A case management system for appellate, superior, limited jurisdiction, and juvenile courts, the Judicial Information System connects courts and partner criminal justice agencies.

• Map of Washington Air Monitoring Sites

A geographical presentation of air quality at locations in Washington State through WAQA, the Washington Air Quality Advisory system. The pollutants included in WAQA are ground-level ozone, fine particle pollution (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.

• Water Cleanup Plans (TMDLs) by Ecology Region

Information by regions of the state about the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) or Water Quality Improvement Project process that was established by the Clean Water Act (CWA). This database lists bodies of water, watershed area, and existing Water Quality Improvement Reports that address water pollutants.

• Well Logs

Finished well reports describing location, ownership, construction details and lithology. Search by text or map locations.

• WorkSource Washington

Online employment services for the state.

• County and City Data for Washington State

Provides links to demographic, economic, financial, social, and other types of information about counties in Washington.

• Washington State Data Book

Published every two years, the Data Book presents information in the following areas: population, economy, state government finance, human services, criminal justice, education, natural resources, environment, energy, transportation, and local government.

• Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Data on health behaviors and preventive practices related to several leading causes of death of the non-institutionalized adult population age 18 and over in Washington State.

• Washington State Cancer Registry

Incidence of cancer and mortality data available by site and region from 1993 to present.

• Disciplinary Actions Against Licensees

Find a list of licensees who have recently received public discipline. The list is available for the following types of licenses: auctioneers, bail bonds, boxing, wrestling and martial arts, collection agencies, cosmetologists, drying schools, dyed diesel, limousines, notaries public, private investigators, real estate appraisers, brokers and sales people, security guards, travel sales, vehicle dealers, manufacturers, transport and disposal, wreckers and vehicles for hire.

• Look Up a Business Publicly-available information about businesses registered in Washington.

• Corporations Search

Access to records on business-related entities in the state.

• Search the Archives

State and local archival records search. First check the FAQs for searching historical records.

• Elections & Voting

Complete election information for voters, candidates, and election administrators. Includes current topics and elections research links.

• State Symbols

Brief description, history, and graphic/recording of Washington state symbols.

• Washington State Library

Search the state library catalog for state and federal documents, as well as materials on Washington state government, history, culture, and genealogy. The state library website also has access points to the Washington Newspapers database, historical collections, and Find-It! Washington.

• Bill Information

Search by bill number or keyword for the past 3 years. For bills back to 1991 link to Detailed Legislative Reports [1], then change the biennium in an individual report or log in to change the default biennium.

• Laws & Agency Rules

Includes the Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, and Washington State Register. Text of the state constitution and legislative rules are also provided.

• On-line Grade Level Resources

Classroom materials aligned with grade level expectations to support curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment of student learning.

• Washington State Report Card

Student demographics, data on teachers, economic information, and Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) statistics for the state and school districts in Washington. The years 1996 – present are included.

• WAStats

Washington State Data Directory. Search by topic, local government, state agency, or indicator.