RSS

What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It's an easy way for you to keep up with news and information that's important to you, and helps you avoid the conventional methods of browsing or searching for information on websites. Now the content you want can be delivered directly to you without cluttering your Inbox with e-mail messages.

 

How do I get started using RSS feeds?

The first step is to choose an RSS feed reader and install it on your computer.

NOTE: Each reader has a slightly different way of adding a new feed, also called a channel.

Follow the directions for your reader, but in most cases, here's how it works:

  1. When you see a feed link on a website, click on the link or small RSS button for the feed. For help in identifying RSS feeds, go to How do I know when an RSS feed is available?

    NOTE: Depending on your browser, you may get a page of XML code. This is fine, as it will still work with the feed reader program. Newer browsers, such as the current versions of Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, Opera, and Safari, will display the list of news links and give you the opportunity to bookmark the link in one of the more popular web-based RSS feed readers like Google, Yahoo, or Bloglines. You may also choose your feed reader program you already have installed.
  2. From your browser Address field, copy the URL (web address) by highlighting the URL with your mouse and pressing CTRL and C on the keyboard, or right-clicking the mouse and selecting Copy.
  3. Paste that URL (web address) into the Add New Channel section of the feed reader.
    NOTE: The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the headlines for you.

Or

  1. When you see a feed link on a website, right-click on the link or RSS button. For help in identifying RSS feeds, go to How do I know when an RSS feed is available?
  2. Select Copy Shortcut or Copy Target Address.
  3. Paste that URL (web address) into the Add New Channel section of the feed reader.
    NOTE: The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the headlines for you.

Some feed readers will "auto-discover" RSS feeds on sites you visit, so you don't have to cut and paste. Check the instructions for your feed reader software for more information.

 

More RSS information

For more information about RSS feeds, go to the RSS Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Access Washington

Attorney General’s Office - RSS Main Page

Commerce, Department of

Ecology, Department of

Emergency Management Division

Financial Institutions, Department of

Fish and Wildlife, Department of - RSS Main Page

Gambling Commission

Governor's Office

Health Care Authority

Labor & Industries, Department of

Legislature Bill Information - RSS Main Page

Lieutenant Governor's Office - http://page2rss.com/rss/6dbf87ad2ac5050cbdb4d6129f765e06

Office of Financial Management

Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - RSS Main Page

Revenue, Department of - RSS Main Page

State Library, Washington

State House of

State Senate

Transportation, Department of - RSS main page

Utilities and Transportation Commission - RSS Main Page

Washington Conservation Commission - RSS Main Page

Washington State School Directors' Association - RSS Main Page

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)

For more information on other government RSS feeds, go to the following links: