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State Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, announced today she will not seek reelection at the end of her current term, concluding nearly a decade in the Legislature and almost 30 years... ...

A new law sponsored by Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, will soon create a clearer path for counties to allow detached accessory dwelling units in rural Washington, where housing supply... ...

State lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District will host a series of in-person town hall meetings throughout April at various locations within the district, starting on April 7th. With the... ...

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, breaks down the problems with Senate Bill 6346, Washington’s controversial new state income tax.

An effort to add a ninth Superior Court judge in Yakima County will soon become law, following Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature Wednesday on Senate Bill 5868. The legislation authorizes one... ...

Residents of Washington’s 8th Legislative District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with their state lawmakers on Saturday, April 11. Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco,... ...

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal sent a letter to Educational Service District (ESD) 123 today announcing the withdrawal of his dissolution petition for the Prescott School District. Reykdal filed... ...

(Press Conference at Lions Pool, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30PM) Yakima County’s state legislators are working with community leaders to reopen Lions and Franklin swimming pools for limited runs... ...

Rep. Suzanne Schmidt, R-Spokane Valley, is celebrating the signing of four bills into law, marking a successful legislative effort focused on public safety, worker protections, and more efficient government. Among... ...

Washington will take a more systematic approach to reviewing deadly crashes and preventing future fatalities under legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Low and signed into law this week by Gov.... ...