Families in Washington may soon have a new option to honor loved ones on land they cherish. The state House has unanimously approved legislation from Republican Representative Hunter Abell of Inchelium allowing families to establish small burial […]
The Washington House has unanimously approved a bill to permanently protect senior centers from property taxes. Multipurpose senior centers across Washington are one step closer to permanent property tax relief after the House unanimously passed House […]
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Thursday sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to help preserve rare and historic apple varieties grown across the state. House Bill 2525 passed on a 94-0 vote and would create […]
Senate Republican Leader John Braun opposes legislation enabling a governor-appointed commission to remove elected sheriffs. He emphasizes existing recall and election processes already safeguard accountability, arguing the proposal oversteps constitutional protections and undermines voters’ rights […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2026 The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left […]
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