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Opponents of three fall ballot initiatives come out swinging
(The Center Square) – Efforts to convince Washington state voters to reject three initiatives on the ballot this f…
Governor signs bills supporting firefighters
OLYMPIA- Gov. Jay Inslee signs two bills that aid in honoring deceased firefighters and assist in firefighter training. The two bills, House Bill 2091, and Hou…
Jobs, programs at risk as voters to decide on MLSD levy
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will have the choice to accept or reject a two-year educational programs levy in a special election April 23. I…
Judge redraws WA’s legislative map after lawsuit over Latino voters
YAKIMA —Washington's political map is set to change in response to allegations of discrimination against Latino voters, and a result could be Democrats winning…
WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
OLYMPIA – In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fisc…
Firefighter memorial, public land housing bills signed into law Wednesday
OLYMPIA — Two bills requested by the Department of Natural Resources, House Bill 2003 and House Bill 2091, were signed into law Wednesday, according to a Wedne…
Quincy Event Center upgrade gets $309K in state funds
QUINCY – The Port of Quincy Center Event Center Upgrade Project was recently awarded $309,000 in funding from the Washington State Legislature for Phase 1 of the project, according to a Tuesday announcement from th…
Officers soon will be allowed to work part-time
OLYMPIA – Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time. …
Odessa groundwater project receives $5.5M in state funding
RITZVILLE — The 2024 Supplemental Capital Budget for Washington includes $5.5 million in funding for the EL 22.1 Pipeline Turnout Project in the Odessa Groundw…
Initiative approved preventing a state income tax
OLYMPIA – An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the state Legislature. “This is a great day for everyone in…
13th District legislators support community infrastructure investments
OLYMPIA — In the final week of the 2024 legislative session, 13th District lawmakers highlighted the passage of the state’s 2024 supplemental capital budget in…
An attempt to reduce ballot rejection rates passes unanimously
OLYMPIA – Washington State is recognized for its effective voting processes, but officials say too many ballots are rejected because signatures don’t match.
City, ACPR advisor discuss Othello animal control contract
OTHELLO — Retired veterinarian Ernie Summers addressed the Othello City Council during the Feb. 26 meeting to raise concerns about Adams County Pet Rescue’s sh…
Bills to help families with low incomes go to Governor
OLYMPIA – A pair of bills that will help families with low incomes find better financial stability are on the way to the governor, according to an announcement by the Washington House Democrats. House Bills 2230 an…
WA Legislature greenlights AG’s proposal for state AI Task Force
OLYMPIA - A bipartisan proposal requested by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to establish an Artificial Intelligence Task Force in the Attorney Genera…
Washington state election summary
OLYMPIA – Washington state general elections will be held Nov. 5, with a primary election Aug. 6. According to the Washington Office of the Secretary of State …