Category: Steve Tharinger

OLYMPIA—State lawmakers shared stories of people killed and families destroyed by drunk driving as they united behind sweeping reforms to crack down on drunk drivers and provide more help to… READ MORE

OLYMPIA – The 2012 legislative session is underway in Olympia, but Harborites have an opportunity to meet their legislators without making a special trip to the state capitol. State representatives… READ MORE

OLYMPIA – With the commencement of the 2012 Legislative Session this week, state Representatives Kevin Van De Wege and Steve Tharinger will be spending most of the next 60 days… READ MORE

“Discrimination is always wrong, and it doesn’t build stronger communities. That’s why we support legislation to bring marriage equality to Washington state. “It’s time to end discrimination against our neighbors,… READ MORE

A new face will greet visitors to Rep. Steve Tharinger’s office just in time for the start of the 30-day special session. Laura O’Neal, of Port Angeles, was recently hired… READ MORE

On Tuesday, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition board unanimously approved six new board members to their ranks, including local Representative Steve Tharinger (D-Sequim).  The new members bring expertise and… READ MORE

Legislators confirm 15-minutes of free parking  OLYMPIA – Brinnon-area residents who want to use recycling bins located inside Dosewallips State Park can continue to do so without having to first… READ MORE

Budget promotes job creation, higher education access OLYMPIA – In the final hours of the special session, lawmakers in the state House of Representatives passed a two-year state construction budget… READ MORE

Compromise budget passes House unanimously OLYMPIA – In the final hours of the special legislative session, lawmakers in the state House of Representatives passed a two-year state construction budget on… READ MORE