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“Working 9 to 5” is a Dolly Parton phrase not often uttered by volunteers, board members and employees of nonprofits in our community. That’s because, when you focus your efforts... ...

The real impact of higher gas prices is not only felt at the pump. The real impact of higher gas prices is felt at the kitchen table. It is kitchen... ...

We hear about the “true meaning of Christmas” every December. Why don’t we hear about the “true meaning of Father’s Day” every June? The first official statewide Father’s Day was... ...

At the heart of any good criminal justice policy involving substance abuse and addiction should be accountability and compassion. Although this policy will evolve and improve over time, I believe... ...

When I talk to constituents in the 20th Legislative District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions. This... ...

Communities across Washington state are demanding the Legislature take action to address our drug crisis — from the criminal justice system to treatment alternatives. This widespread call to action is... ...

This session saw some bipartisan successes as lawmakers and citizens were in Olympia together for the first time in nearly three years. That in-person interaction is always key for working... ...

More than a century ago, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously wrote: “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” It’s in this spirit that I believe the... ...

By Rep. Skyler Rude, Rep. Mark Klicker, and Sen. Perry Dozier The final gavel of the 2023 legislative session has dropped. It has been our honor to represent and serve... ...

The drug epidemic has reached epic proportions, fueling not only a public health crisis, but a significant decline in public safety — leaving individuals, families and entire communities ravaged.