Goehner Bill To Fund Backcountry Rescues Passes State House
The measure would create a mechanism or grant program to fund search and rescue volunteers' planning, equipment, training, exercise, and operation costs.
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State Senate Confirms Chelan Douglas Port Commissioner To Board
JC Baldwin was unanimously confirmed by the Washington State Senate Monday to serve on the Washington State Transportation Commission.
Hawkins “Walking Start to Running Start” Bill Passes State Senate
The bill will allow 10th and 11th graders to earn up to 10 college credits during their summer term.
Gov. Inslee To Announce Special Session For Drug Possession Laws
The legislature failed to agree on a framework for drug possession penalties after the Senate and House passed differing versions of the same bill.
WA Legislature Adjourns With No Drug Possession Law In Place
The legislature adjourned for the year after 15 Democrats joined all Republicans to reject the proposal, which included a gross misdemeanor penalty for possession.
Bill to Restore Police Pursuits Passes WA House
A bill that began in the Washington Senate which would lower the threshold for police pursuits in the state has passed the House of Representatives.
Seventh District Sen. Shelley Short (R) of Addy says Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 (ESB 5352) allows police to pursue several crimes based on reasonable suspicion instead of probably cause...
Chelan, Douglas County Senators Vote Against Assault Weapons Ban
The bill bans the sale, manufacture, and import of assault weapons in Washington state while allowing exemptions for law enforcement and the military.
State Funding for Confluence Parkway Project Officially Secured
State funding for the City of Wenatchee's massive Confluence Parkway Project has now been fully secured.
The money is officially in place after both the Washington House and Senate passed their respective transportation budgets this week...
Bill Create Apprenticeship Programs High School Students Passing
A bill to establish regional apprenticeship programs for high school students in Washington is nearing the finish line in the state Senate.
House Bill 1013 (HB 1013) would allow students to participate in a state-run apprenticeship program that would offer experience in different vocations that may not require a college education...
Bill to Fund Auto Theft Prevention Moving Through WA Senate
After passing the Washington House earlier this month, a bill that would make more funding available for law enforcement agencies in the state to combat auto theft is now moving through the state Senate.
Seventh District Rep. Jacqueline Maycumber (R) of Republic introduced the legislation (HB 1682) and says it would make money available for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of auto th