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Salmon recovery bill sparks plenty of testimony
OLYMPIA — Highly contested legislation designed to drive up salmon populations could also devastate Washington f...
New bill could reduce prices for insulin, other medications
Insulin prices and other drugs could drop in 2023 if the state passes two bills, which had public hearings by the Washington State Senate Health & Long Term ...
Legislators discuss officer pursuits, catalytic converter tracking program
Legislation loosening law enforcement’s restrictions to vehicular pursuit and hampering catalytic converter theft passed through the Washington State House P...
Legislators, citizens discuss two bills on firearms
Two controversial bills, which could prohibit assault rifles and allow local governments to restrict open-carry of firearms, passed through the Washington St...
Legislators discuss state holidays, data, environment-friendly products
If passed, House Bill 1485 would bring a new holiday to Washington celebrating Women’s Suffrage Day and the federal 19th Amendment, and was one item on legislators’ agenda on Jan. 10.
Sens. Warnick and King criticize response to Kittitas County offer to help clear snow on state highways
Sens. Warnick and King say they are shocked and very disappointed that the state Department of Transportation refused Kittitas County’s offer to help clear s...
Legislators consider bill to crack down on hazing
New legislation may require higher education institutions to double down on the practice of hazing, as a bill on it got immense support in a public hearing with state legislators on Thursday.
Bills could improve extreme weather response
A bill requiring the Washington Military Department to create and implement an extreme weather response grant program moved through a public hearing with state legislators without opposition on Wednesday.
House Public Safety Committee discusses use of force bills
Testimonial debate over the proper use of force rattled legislators again as House Bills 1735 and 1726 reached the Washington State House Public Safety Committee Tuesday morning.
Back to work: State lawmakers talk about goals, issues
Repairing holes in last year’s legislation and preventing future issues was atop legislators’ concerns during the annual Associated Press Legislative Preview...
Othello School District voters to consider capital projects bond
OTHELLO — Ballots will be mailed to Othello School District voters this month and will include a proposal for a $51 million capital projects bond. Ballots ...
Growing district, growing schools: Quincy looks for levy approval in February election
QUINCY — Quincy School District will ask voters to approve a $1.25 per $1,000 home valuation levy during a special election Feb. 8.
Royal School District voters to decide on EP&O levy
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District voters will decide the fate of a replacement educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy in a special election Feb. 28.
Grant County approves districts
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Nov. 23 approved new boundaries for commission districts to reflect population information from the federal 2020 census.
Votes certified in general election
The Nov. 3 general election results were certified Tuesday evening, perhaps with surprises in some races.