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More than two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, including an increase in the state’s minimum wage, a 10-day waiting period and safety training requirement for firearm purchases, …
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By Randy Bracht /The Center Square
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12/28/23
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Washington state is experiencing unprecedented population growth, with the current estimate reaching 8 million residents, according to state officials. This surge is not only historic but also …
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Brandon Hansen / For The Reflector
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12/26/23
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The deadline to enroll in a 2024 health plan through Washington Healthplanfinder with a Feb. 1 start date is Jan. 15. All Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, can visit …
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The Reflector
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12/26/23
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The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted earlier this month, 7-2, to initiate the process of rewriting hunting regulations for cougars and black bears. This move follows a petition submitted …
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Brandon Hansen / For The Reflector
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12/26/23
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Nineteenth Legislative District state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, has prefiled legislation he says will help overhaul the state’s Sunshine Committee and streamline public disclosure requests.
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Mitchell Roland / For The Reflector
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12/26/23
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Washington legislators announced Friday that they have secured federal funds to help replace the Interstate 5 Bridge between Clark County and Portland.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and …
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The Reflector
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12/18/23
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Roughly 11 months away from his potential rematch, Joe Kent continues to make the case he’s best positioned to defeat the candidate he’s lost to once before.
“If I pull this …
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Mitchell Roland / For The Reflector
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12/11/23
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The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council (RTC) is encouraging public comment on the 2024 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Clark County. The RTP is the foundational document for …
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The Reflector
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12/11/23
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Months after he was chosen to lead the Washington state Republican Party, and following his first election cycle in the new role, 19th District legislator Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, continues to plot his …
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Mitchell Roland / For The Reflector
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12/5/23
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The federal government has revealed a comprehensive blueprint for the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades in Washington state.
Once integral to the ecosystem of north-central …
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Staff Reports / For The Reflector
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12/5/23
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When the United States returns to the moon for the first time since 1972, a piece of Yelm will take part in the mission as well.
David Johnson, a former Thurston County resident who grew up in …
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Dylan Reubenking/For The Reflector
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11/28/23
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On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Southwest Washington’s congresswoman and two other lawmakers introduced the Farmland Security Act of 2023.
The bill is meant to “increase transparency and …
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For The Reflector
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11/28/23
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In a historic move, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson unveiled the nation’s first-ever Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit earlier in November. Heading …
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Brandon Hansen /For The Reflector
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11/28/23
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Johnston Ridge, which offers the best crater viewpoint in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, is unlikely to be open any time soon, despite initial optimism from the Washington State …
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Isabel Vander Stoep/For The Reflector
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11/21/23
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Clark Public Utilities earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed …
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Travelers with plans of long trips throughout Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season can now plan their routes by using Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) holiday travel charts …
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The Reflector
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11/21/23
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As days get darker due to the tilt of the planet for winter, many individuals experience disrupted sleep patterns, which can lead to drowsy driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …
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Brandon Hansen/For The Reflector
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11/21/23
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With winter on its way, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has tips on how to stay safe and keep everyone moving this wintertime.
“Many mountain pass closures, for …
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The Reflector
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11/13/23
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The Washington Sex Offender Policy Board last year recommended the Legislature consider treatment rather than imprisonment for those convicted of possessing or viewing child pornography or caught in …
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TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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11/13/23
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The Washington Farm Bureau is urging state lawmakers to address a multi-million-dollar dispute with the Department of Ecology over a tax exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes and …
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Randy Bracht / The Center Square
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11/13/23
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