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Revenue launches new streamlined website

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Revenue has announced the launch of its new website. 

In a Sept. 12 news release, the department stated the newly designed website, launched Saturday, Sept. 9, offers quick and easy access to essential information, and provides features that allows for a more engaging user experience. Businesses, tax professionals, and the general public will be able to get to the information they need through clearly identified paths. 

Key features of the site include a cleaner, more attractive, and responsive design that will better support users. The design will also adjust its size for tablets and phones to meet the needs of the growing number of people accessing the site from a mobile device. 

The website will move from http to https and bookmarks to the site will need to be updated to reflect the change. 

Questions or problems with the website can be directed to [email protected]. 

The Department of Revenue is Washington state’s primary tax agency, nationally recognized for innovation and quality customer service. Revenue administers nearly 60 categories of taxes that help fund education, social services, health care, corrections, public safety, natural resource conservation and other important services counted on by Washington residents.

Open house scheduled Oct. 4 for deputy applicants

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is holding an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 4, for individuals interested in becoming a deputy sheriff. The open house is from 6-8 p.m., and offers interested individuals a chance to speak with members of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Team and Spokane County Civil Service.

The open house will offer an opportunity to ask questions and learn valuable information that will help with testing preparation, the application process, interview do’s and don’ts and a lot more. 

Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the Spokane County Civil Service at (509) 477-4711.

Photo identification is needed at check-in, and note taking material is highly recommended. Topics will include initial testing with public safety testing and what is needed to get registered, completing applications with Spokane County Civil Service, the benefits of working at the Sheriff’s Office along with a question and answer session.

The next Spokane Public Safety testing date is Oct. 14.

Tips and information for deputy applicants can be found at http://www.spokanecounty.org/3833/Tips-Information-for-Deputy-Applicants.