Local legislators decry fear-mongering over air quality measure
OLYMPIA – A bill no one testified against during its first public hearing, and which passed the state House of Representatives by a wide bipartisan margin, is now generating opposition...
Freshmen push for long-term solutions and tax reform
OLYMPIA — They may be the new kids in town, but these lawmakers haven’t wasted any time getting down to business. Beginning early last session the freshmen House Democrats have...
Tharinger, Van De Wege back drunk driving reforms
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...
Tharinger, Van De Wege hosting legislative town halls in Clallam, Jefferson counties
OLYMPIA – The public and members of the media are invited to attend legislative town halls hosted by state Representatives Steve Tharinger and Kevin Van De Wege on February 17...
Meet your state legislators February 1 in Montesano
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...