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State Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, released a statement on Wednesday, Dec. 14, criticizing Gov. Jay Inslee’s operating budget proposal.
In Wilson’s view, Inslee’s …
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12/19/22
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The estimated cost to replace the aging Interstate 5 Bridge is in, with a high-end range for the project estimated to be $2.7 billion more than numbers from two years ago.
On Dec. 9, the …
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12/19/22
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, prefiled four bills last week for the upcoming 2023 legislative session that begins on Jan. 9.
According to a news release from Abbarno’s …
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12/12/22
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Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced a plan to form a new federal advisory board to provide input on the Northwest Forest Plan, which covers Northern California, Oregon and Washington.
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12/12/22
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After passing the United States House of Representatives this summer, heading to the Senate where it overcame a filibuster and was amended and approved, the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) was passed …
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12/12/22
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The Republicans in the state Senate announced their committee assignments last week.
Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, of the 20th district was selected to serve on the Housing, Labor and Commerce, …
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12/12/22
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State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, prefiled legislation last week that would allow tow truck operators to use rear facing blue lights while performing tow recovery operations along the side of a …
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12/12/22
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson will request legislation for a statewide ban on the purchase or transfer of assault-style semiautomatic rifles as part of the latest push …
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs certified the results of the Nov. 8 general election on Dec. 7.
The final turnout statistics compiled by the Office of Secretary of State show more than 3.06 …
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12/12/22
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The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is seeking public comments on a draft statewide recreation and conservation plan.
The plan is meant to guide decision-makers as they …
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12/5/22
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Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus leaders offered a glimpse of their priorities for the fast-approaching 2023 legislative session on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
They touched on a number of hot …
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12/5/22
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The Cascade Mountains form a kingdom and the trees below are subjects. Nobility lives high up in a castle.
To get to the palace, one must cross rivers and forests. There he rests on sheets …
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12/5/22
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) decommissioned its Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) website.
As of Dec. 1, those who visit coronavirus.wa.gov will be redirected …
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12/5/22
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The latest revenue forecast for Washington state has exceeded prior expectations, though one North Clark County senator and Republican budget leader has warned of an upcoming financial …
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11/28/22
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The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) recently unveiled a new, custom-designed library card in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
The card is designed by Ovila Mailhot, a Coast …
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11/28/22
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The recreational razor clam season on all coastal beaches remains closed until further notice, shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced last week.
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11/28/22
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OLYMPIA — Not much will change in the Washington state Legislature next session, despite hopes from Republicans that they could take control of at least one chamber.
Democrats will enter …
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11/28/22
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The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is accepting proposals for forest improvement projects, funded by the Secure Rural Schools program, from now through Dec. 6. Volunteer and nonprofit organizations, …
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11/21/22
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Spirit Lake Memorial Highway at Mount St. Helens closed for the season on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Maintenance crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation closed the gate to the upper …
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11/14/22
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BELLEVUE — Despite what many thought would be a closer-than-normal race, 30-year incumbent Sen. Patty Murray easily defeated her Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, giving her a sixth term.
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11/9/22
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