diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yml b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
index 9e09ac8afe..e412dd4938 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: "Issues - Close stale issues"
+name: "Issues - Mark and close stale issues"
 on:
   schedule:
     - cron: "30 1 * * *"
@@ -14,21 +14,25 @@ jobs:
       pull-requests: write  # for actions/stale to close stale PRs
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/stale@v6
+      - uses: actions/stale@v9
         with:
           repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
           stale-issue-message: >
-            Hi there! This is an automatic reply. `Share and enjoy`
+            Hi there! 
+            
+            This is an automatic reply. `Share and enjoy`
 
             This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs.
 
             Thank you for your contributions.
           stale-pr-message: >
-            Hi there! This is an automatic reply. `Share and enjoy`
+            Hi there! 
+            
+            This is an automatic reply. `Share and enjoy`
 
             This PR has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs.
 
             Thank you for your contributions.
           days-before-stale: 14
           days-before-close: 7
-          exempt-issue-labels: 'enhancement,feature,bug,announcement,epic'
+          exempt-issue-labels: 'enhancement,feature,bug,announcement,epic,triage'