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Ybarra announces run for Washington Senate
QUINCY — State Representative Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, has announced his candidacy for the Washington Senate. If he…
Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low-dose cannabis drinks
OLYMPIA - Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. “HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer p…
Bipartisan effort supports bill refining police pursuit guidelines
OLYMPIA - A bill amending the requirements for law enforcement to conduct a vehicular pursuit has received bipartisan support in both the Washington House and …
Bill would speed process to get cosmetology license
OLYMPIA - Cosmetology students will be able to register for their final exam before they have completed their coursework if a bill under consideration by the state Legislature is approved. House Bill 1017, by Ci…
Ybarra starts 2023 Wash. legislative session
OLYMPIA - Representative Alex Ybarra (R–Quincy) is sponsoring multiple bills proceeding through the Washington Legislature during this year’s legislative sessi…
Legislature completes day eight of session
OLYMPIA - On Monday, the legislature convened for day eight of the 2023-24 legislative session. Committees in both the House and Senate met to discuss various…
Pyle, Cox sworn in for new terms on PUD commission
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners Nelson Cox and Terry Pyle were sworn in for new terms during the regular commission meeting Jan. 10. Cox and Pyle w…
Mena sworn into office
OLYMPIA - State Representative Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) was sworn into office on Saturday by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steve Gonzalez. “As the ch…
McMorris Rodgers appointed chair of Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, has been named to head the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee in the new Re…
Bill would protect churches from government closure
OLYMPIA — A bill introduced in the state House of Representatives would prevent the state government from closing churches and other religious institutions, according to a statement from Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen.…
Gun transfer bills introduced
OLYMPIA — State legislators announced on Monday that bills have been introduced in the House and Senate to regulate the purchase and transfer of firearms in Wa…
Health care bills being considered by Wash. Legislature
OLYMPIA — Changes to reimbursement for health care facilities that house difficult-to-discharge Medicare patients and revised emergency homeless shelter rules …
Locally proposed bills for 2023 Wash. legislative session
OLYMPIA - Representative Tom Dent (R–Moses Lake) and Senator Judy Warnick (R–Moses Lake) both have multiple bills proceeding through the Washington Legislature…
Royal City approves golf course funding
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Golf Course could be getting a boost this year. The Royal City City Council voted Tuesday to approve an amendment to the usual a…
Othello School Board seeking applicants for open position
OTHELLO — Applications for an open position on the Othello School Board will be accepted through Jan. 17. The board position is open due to the resignation …
Newhouse, Western Caucus blast Biden admin for new Clean Water Act rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Western Caucus are expressing shock and criticism at a recent change in federal rules defining…