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A bill in the Washington Senate is exploring an alternative strategy regarding the reimplementation of broader-based police pursuits in the state. SB-5533 aims to create law enforcement programs that utilize automated technologies such as license plate readers and drones to track and catch criminals instead of traditional officer pursuits...

Now that the boundaries of Washington's 7th Legislative District have been expanded to make it the largest and most rural voting jurisdiction in the state, Reps. Joel Kretz and Jacqueline Maycumber have an even bigger job ahead of them in trying to convey the needs of Eastside residents to a largely-Westside set of lawmakers...

Loren Culp, governor candidate and Republic police chief, will be visiting Cashmere this upcoming Sunday at the Henry Building. Culp will arrive at 5 p.m. to speak, conduct a question and answer session and his book, American Cop: Upholding the Constitution and Defending Your Right to Bear Arms, will be available for purchase along with a book signing opportunity...