“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…
Category: Press Releases
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…