The Chelan County Commissioners are making a sojourn this week that they hope will become an annual one in the years ahead.
The Commissioners will be joining a contingent of staff members from both the County and Chelan County PUD, as well as the utility's commissioners for a two-day trip to Stehekin on Wednesday and Thursday (May 14/15)...
It appears former 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner will be moving to the State Senate for the next four years.
The Republican from Dryden, who has served in the State House for the past six years, is winning his bid for a Senate seat over Democrat Jim Mayhew in the General Election by a margin of 55...
Democrat Jim Mayhew, formerly of the Snoqualmie City Council, will run for the 12th legislative district.
Mayhew is currently the lone candidate in the race.
Twelfth District Sen. Brad Hawkins (R-East Wenatchee) says he'll continue to fight against a bill aimed at teaching the history of LGBTQ+ people in Washington's K-12 schools.
The Towing and Recovery Association of Washington named 12th District State Senator Brad Hawkins Legislator of the Year.
"I am very grateful that the Towing Association has recognized me as their Legislator of the Year.
The honor came about because Hawkins sponsored a bill to help tow-truck operators get paid for keeping roadways clear
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The State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow tow-truck operators dispatched by law enforcement or another state or local agency, to bring a civil action to recover unpaid vehicle recovery, impound and storage charges from a person who was operating a motor vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner
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A key state Senate committee passed a bill sponsored by 12th District Senator Brad Hawkins designed to help prevent wildfires.
It would implement recommendations by a task force regarding removing dangerous trees, investigation recommendations and communications protocols among other things
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