WDFW Officers to Don Body Cameras Starting in September
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife mandates body cameras for officers in an effort to boost transparency and accountability.
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NCW Libraries Keenly Aware Of Censorship Threats
A group in Columbia County tried unsuccessfully to close a library after it refused to remove LGBTQ+ books.
Rep Keith Goehner To Run For State Senate Seat Vacated By Hawkins
He announced his candidacy Tuesday for the position being vacated by Brad Hawkins.
Regional Sports Complex Getting $525,000 From State Budgets
The state operating and capital budgets were approved by lawmakers in the last days of this year's legislative session last week.
Reps Steele, Goehner Trumpet $26 Million For Local Projects
More than half of the money is going toward the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center, which supports area high school students.
Chelan County Expresses Concerns on WA State Pot Signage Bill
Chelan County commissioners Tuesday discussed a letter they received from the Wenatchee substance abuse prevention group Together for Youth.
WA Republicans Outraged Over Bill Allowing Felons To Ask For Reduced Prison Time
A Democratic-sponsored bill in the Legislature is drawing sharp criticism from Republicans.
House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) would allow convicted felons to petition state courts to have their sentences reduced when meeting certain criteria.
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Sharp Divide In Washington Legislature Over Initiatives
The latest initiative to arrive would allow employees to opt out of the state's long-term health care program.
Sen. Brad Hawkins Opposed To Bill About Teaching LGBTQ+ History
Twelfth District Sen. Brad Hawkins (R-East Wenatchee) says he'll continue to fight against a bill aimed at teaching the history of LGBTQ+ people in Washington's K-12 schools.
LGBTQ+ School Bill Passes WA Senate, Opposed By Sen. Hawkins
The bill passed by a 29-19 margin with one Republican mistakenly voting in favor of it.