Washington's emission check program ended Dec. 31

OLYMPIA – At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Washington’s vehicle emissions check program ended, marking the close of 38 years of emissions testing on cars and trucks in major metropolitan areas.

When state licensing offices reopen Jan. 2, emissions tests will no longer be required in order to renew vehicle registrations. Car owners who are scheduled to have their emissions tested in 2019 still need to get a final test in order to renew their tabs this month.