OLYMPIA—Fire chiefs, fire commissioners and front-line firefighters don’t always speak with one voice. But they were united in calling for swift passage of a bill by state Rep. Larry Springer…
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One Kent restaurant’s challenge may help entire state
OLYMPIA – The owner of a popular Kent eatery saw his unemployment insurance costs skyrocket by 500% due to the history of a failed restaurant in the same location. But…
House passes pair of bills to combat commercial sex trade
OLYMPIA – Thanks to strong bi-partisan collaboration, two measures aimed at reducing the commercial sale of sex in Washington state passed the House unanimously this afternoon. House Bill 2692 would…
House OKs Ladenburg’s plan aimed at curbing juvenile gangs: Rescuing kids before they’re lost in criminal maelstrom Tacoma lawmaker’s goal
OLYMPIA — She’s talked with the judges and the judged, as well as folks whose life’s work and mission you might say is tattooed up and down the long arm…
Ryu bill on special-needs transportation clears House
OLYMPIA—The statewide council responsible for coordinating special-needs transportation may live beyond June, if the state Senate follows the lead of Rep. Cindy Ryu and the House of Representatives. The House…