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The new poll also shows support for legislation banning the sale or transfer of most semiautomatic rifles.

The bipartisan bill is co-sponsor is 22nd District Democratic Sen. Sam Hunt, whose Olympia-based district is also considering an aquatic center.

Governor Jay Inslee is extending the extra security measures around the state capitol through at least January 20th, the inauguration for President-elect Joe Biden. In a statement, Inslee said it is, "Due to evolving intelligence on security threats posed in all 50 state capitals following the violence in our nation’s capital." ...

A bill to pass an education budget before other state budgets failed to pass the Washington State House. Republican Matt Shea says this bill is critical to move forward in the age of McCleary. "I think it is in our ability to make this truly the priority and make these hard decisions first...

With Senator Brian Dansel leaving to be a part of the Trump Administration's USDA office, the 7th District Precinct Committee Officers have scheduled a meeting on Sunday to come up with their three nominations to succeed the Republican. Chair of the Spokane GOP Stephanie Cates says it's important to do this quickly...