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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
Hirst-triggered water bills come before House Ag committee
Two competing bills designed to solve issues created by the Hirst decision came before the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.
Family of Frontier shooting victim speak at Capitol
Nyla Fritz, sister of one of the victims of the Frontier middle school shooting in Moses Lake, said she did not understand how after 21 years, the topic of saf…
Airport grant bill passes House unanimously
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill which triples the size of aviation grants for airports was passed unanimously by the House on Tuesday.
Elk management bill passes through House ag committee
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill regulating elk population and wildlife property damage sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent was passed by the Agriculture and Natural Resourc…
Manweller testifies on anonymous reporting bill
OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller appeared before a committee on Monday to testify on his bill which creates an anonymous reporting systems for students who are co…
Bill aims to promote tourism through board
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill by Rep. Cary Condotta to create a state tourism board and marketing campaign passed through the Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee unanimously on Thursday.
Testimony begins on Hirst decision bills
OLYMPIA — Two bills, which are aimed at solving well water and building permit issues caused by a controversial Washington State Supreme last year, were testif…
Proposed bills address state need grant funds, free speech
OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, introduced two new higher education bills this week.
State lawmakers talk marijuana regulations, suspensions
OLYMPIA - Members of the Commerce and Gaming committee heard testimony Tuesday from lobbyists, concerned citizens and shop owners for several marijuana bills.
Warnick promoted to caucus vice chair
OLYMPIA - Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was promoted to vice chair of the Senate majority caucus on Monday.
Newhouse reintroduces veterans treatment bill
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is continuing his push to provide veterans with the best emergency treatment care …
Inslee starts second term on a positive note
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee was inaugurated for his second term and in his State of the State address, he called for legislators to work together to fully fund e…
State legislative session kicks off in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State 2017 Legislative Session began Monday morning with the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House.
Demolition begins on Hanford plutonium plant
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — The demolition of a major plutonium plant at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state is underway.
More letters sent about voter pamphlet translation
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After state Democrats threatened to sue, Secretary of State Kim Wyman said Monday that she’ll send an additional 136,000 letters to voters in response to an inexact translation in voter pamphl…