Millions of dollars slated for Wenatchee Valley building projects
Millions of dollars will go to Chelan Valley EMS, Wenatchee Valley Museum expansion, the YMCA, and the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment.
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12th District Representatives Reflect on the 2023 Legislative Session in Virtual Town Hall Meeting
12th-District Representatives Keith Goehner and Mike Steele held a virtual town meeting to reflect on which bills progressed or died in the House committee Thursday.
Battle Brewing in Olympia Over Reversing Police Pursuit Reforms
A battle is brewing in Olympia over reversing police reforms that were instituted by the state legislature last year.
The biggest point of contention between lawmakers has to do with changes that were made to Washington's laws pertaining to police pursuits...
State Considers Bill that Allows Agricultural Employers to Schedule 50-Hour Work Weeks
Employers are required to give a month in advance notice to workers that they are implementing this type of scheduling for their harvest.
Commissioners Hold Dedication Ceremony for West Cashmere Bridge
Chelan County Commissioners recently unveiled the new West Cashmere Bridge, the largest construction project in Chelan County to date.
Rep. Keith Goehner Voted on Every Measure in 2021
12th District Representative Keith Goehner did not miss a single vote of the 484 that took place in the 2021 legislative session.
His seat mate Mike Steele missed just eight.
On the Senate side, Brad Hawkins missed only five of the 490 votes that took place in that chamber
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12th District Representatives Provide Thoughts on Weekend Budgets
The 2021 Washington State Legislative session wrapped up Sunday with the passing of the three major bugets, operating, capital and transportation.
12th District Rep. Keith Goehner says while there was some positive in the operating budget, he could not support it noting, "The minority party was left out of the budget negotiations, and we, along with the public, did not see the final 1,100-pa
State House Passes Transportation Budget
The State House passed the biennium transportation budget Friday.
12th District Rep. Keith Goehner says this is different a bigger, transportation package that is still being worked on.
"This is just a bare bones budget. It really doesn't have any of the projects that we all hope to get in our respective districts
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WVC Host Groundbreaking Ceremony in Anticipation of $37 Million Building
Wenatchee Valley College celebrated the future Wells Hall with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday evening. There were a handful of well known figures in attendance such as Senator Brad Hawkins and Representative Keith Goehner.
"The Wells Hall project is a $37 million project and it'll actually replace four of the five wings," said Libby Siebens, community relations executive director..