PRINT Associated Press Navy wants to increase use of sonar-emitting buoys Washington granted REAL ID deadline extension Deal would allow more gambling machines at Washington state tribal casinos Bainbridge…
Legislative Updates – January Edition
The 2015 Session Begins! The 2015 legislative session should be a watershed session; whether we move Washington into a 21st century funding structure or continue to deal with an…
Fixing a broken mental health system
Recent high-profile tragedies have shown some gaping holes in our state’s mental health system that need to be addressed. A young man named Joel Reuter, suffering from a mental health…
Joel’s Law and dealing with lawsuits, disasters, and an increase in child abuse reports
The House Appropriations committee is planning to hear two bills Today, (Jan. 26, 2015): HB 1258 – Concerning court review of detention decisions under the involuntary treatment act. This is…
Advice from 4th Graders – Week 1
I recently spent a fair amount of time working with Linda Myrick’s 4th grade class at Somerset. After my visit they sent me a stack of cards with advice on…