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  White River Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule | October 20, 2025

  The White River Bridge on State Road 410 has reopened to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule. We would like to thank you all for patience during this time as… READ MORE

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  Rep. Farivar Highlights Worker & Food Security Protections Following Lake City Fred Meyer Closure | October 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Today marks the closure of the Lake City Fred Meyer. As someone who grew up and still lives just a few blocks from that store, this hits close… READ MORE

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  Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Legislative Building vandalism | October 6, 2025

  Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement regarding a break-in and vandalism at the Legislative Building in Olympia: “Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building in Olympia… READ MORE

• Statement from Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s deadly shooting of an Eastern State Hospital employee | September 27, 2025

  “It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to… READ MORE

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  House Rep. Leavitt, Senator Wagoner Share Statement Following Helicopter Accident | September 23, 2025

  Background – Army chief warrant officers Andrew Cully, 35, of Sparta, Mo., and Andrew Kraus, 39, of Sanibel, Fla., were killed along with two sergeants from Washington: Donavon Scott, 25,… READ MORE

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  Rep. Paul Expresses Disappointment in Missed Funding for Community Projects, Reaffirms Commitment to Double Bluff Forest & Oak Harbor Revitalization | September 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) expressed deep disappointment that critical funding for two priority projects in Island County – the Double Bluff Community Forest acquisition and the… READ MORE

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  Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats  | August 19, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials… READ MORE

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  WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class  | August 6, 2025

  Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has… READ MORE