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White River Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule
The White River Bridge on State Road 410 has reopened to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule. We would like to thank you all for patience during this time as...
Rep. Farivar Highlights Worker & Food Security Protections Following Lake City Fred Meyer Closure
OLYMPIA – Today marks the closure of the Lake City Fred Meyer. As someone who grew up and still lives just a few blocks from that store, this hits close...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Legislative Building vandalism
Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement regarding a break-in and vandalism at the Legislative Building in Olympia: “Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building in Olympia...
Statement from Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s deadly shooting of an Eastern State Hospital employee
“It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to...
House Rep. Leavitt, Senator Wagoner Share Statement Following Helicopter Accident
Background – Army chief warrant officers Andrew Cully, 35, of Sparta, Mo., and Andrew Kraus, 39, of Sanibel, Fla., were killed along with two sergeants from Washington: Donavon Scott, 25,...
Rep. Paul Expresses Disappointment in Missed Funding for Community Projects, Reaffirms Commitment to Double Bluff Forest & Oak Harbor Revitalization
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) expressed deep disappointment that critical funding for two priority projects in Island County – the Double Bluff Community Forest acquisition and the...
Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats
OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials...
WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class
Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has...
Wylie Appointed to Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, Representative Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) was appointed to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Best Practices Advisory Group, replacing former House appointee and now-State Senator Tina...
Rep. Debra Lekanoff Commends First Arrest by MMIWP Cold Case Unit: A Historic Step Toward Justice
OLYMPIA — This month, Washington state marked a historic milestone in the pursuit of justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). For the first time, an arrest...