According to the bill, the Department of Health (DOH) could fine hospitals $10,000 a month if they fail to post staffing plans or meet their own set standards.
They're currently becoming widespread in spots such as the Ski Hill area near Leavenworth and the Echo Ridge trail system in the foothills above Lake Chelan.
The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session is scheduled to adjourn this weekend.
Lawmakers will welcome to arrival of sine die on Sunday, April 23.
Twelfth District Rep. Mike Steele (R) of Chelan says he doesn't expect too much activity during the last few days of the sessions...
A second suspect is now in custody in the early Monday morning shooting death of 24-year-old Elias Mora-Ontiveros of Rock Island.
In a social media posting, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said, "With the help from our citizens...Jua...