Hinkle honored

OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District State Representative Bill Hinkle has been given the Al Adams House Award for 2010 by the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

"Representative Hinkle has not always been an ally but, over time, we have worked with him on the small business side of chiropractic," said WSCA Executive Director Lori Bielinski.

Hinkle, of Cle Elum, said he was honored to receive the award. He said chiropractic represents an important part of the health care system.

-Staff report