Here, in WA, mostly everything is online except getting a new license. You can start the paperwork, and upload documents online (use the license express link on dol.wa.gov).

In some state, you can get a non-photo state ID (for example - snowbirds going to AZ) but I'm not sure if we have that here. That would, in theory, allow you to retain your "permanent" ID, and use the non-photo state ID for WA proof.