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Bill would set up study with an eye toward WA Legislature going full-time
A state Senator has introduced legislation to study transforming Washington state’s current part-time Legislature into a full-time one.
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Judith Ann Van Brunt Timm
Judith Ann Van Brunt Timm, 80, Omak, Wash., died on Feb. 9, 2025. Judy was born in Chehalis,…
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7th District lawmakers make wolf management a priority in 2025 session
Seventh District Lawmakers representing NE and NC Washington are making a major push for bills recognizing the comeback…
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Richard Reed
Richard Reed, 64, of Oroville, Wash. died Jan. 14, 2025. He was born on Aug. 6, 1960 to…
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New state forest proposed; this one’s under water
Draft legislation would designate bull kelp in the Puget Sound as Washington’s official marine state forest.
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Common Loon faces decline in Okanogan Highlands: Upcoming presentation to address concerns
OHA is set to host a presentation on the recent declines in the Common Loon population in the…
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Okanogan Valley Fund Grant applications open for 2025
Community Foundation of NCW announced its Okanogan Valley Fund 2025 grant cycle, offering financial support to nonprofits,
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Budget and spending are top issues for 2025 Legislature, Short says
The multi-billion-dollar shortfall this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says…
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Governor declares Invasive Species Awareness Week
Gov. Bob Ferguson has proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week.
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State Department of Agriculture confirms avian influenza case in Mason County
The WSDA confirms Mason County’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds, in a small…
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Bonnie M. Fry
Bonnie M. Fry, 82, was born on March 24, 1942, in Garnett, Kan. to James W. Francis and…
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Lois Fay Johnson
Lois Fay Johnson fell asleep in death on January 18, 2025, at the age of 76.
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AI bills aim at transparency, protection of intellectual property
Guardrails are needed for artificial intelligence so consumers can have confidence information on the internet is accurate and…