Dear friends and neighbors, Now that the Legislature is up and running, I wanted to send you an update and ask for your feedback. I’ll be sending these Legislative Updates…
Clallam County realtors come to Olympia
State Representatives Kevin Van De Wege and Steve Tharinger (both D – Sequim), along with Senator Jim Hargrove (D – Hoquiam), met with a group of real estate professionals from…
Takko hailed for his work supporting economic development
19th District lawmaker’s leadership cited in ‘Landmark Deeds Award for Public Service’ OLYMPIA – An old proverb tells us that good deeds never go unpunished. But in fact, a coastal…
Time off for parents to attend school conferences aim of Liias bill
OLYMPIA – Legislation to make sure parents can get time off for teacher conferences received a hearing this week. Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, introduced the measure so parents wanting to…
DNA bill to keep offenders from progressing to more violent crime, lower investigation costs
Rep. Darneille and Sen. Fraser introduce legislation requiring DNA collection at time of arrest for the most serious of crimes; privacy safeguards in place OLYMPIA — Washington state Rep. Jeannie…