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Washington State House Passes Odometer Bill...with A Catch.
On Saturday the House moved a bill tied to the reporting of your odometer reading to the State Department of Licensing.
Washington State Now Closer to Interring Relatives in Your Yard
House Bill 1037 (HB 1037) would give Washingtonians the ability to inter family members, or those they deem to be family, on their private property.
Washington State Senate Bill Will Ban Homeless Camps Here
From the camp that was across from Seattle City Hall to the slowly dwindling Camp Hope in Spokane along a state highway, the homeless crisis has evolved from a personal safety issue to a public safety issue.
Kennewick Rep's "Homes For Heroes" Bill Moves Forward
The idea behind "Home for Heroes" is to try and address shortage issues in the workforce in occupations that impact life, health, and safety.
Newsradio 610 KONA Election Center: See Results Here
Results from the 2023 Special Election
Don't Die In Washington State - It Will Cost You!
12 U.S. States currently have estate taxes, or more commonly referred to as death taxes. It's not enough that you get taxed on most things in life, but those 12 also tax you in death.
Washington Commerce Director to Step Down
Before heading Commerce, Brown was Chancellor of the Spokane campus of Washington State University. While at WSU Spokane, Brown was instrumental in creating the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine which was founded in 2015.
Two Tri-Cities School Districts Hope The Third Time Is The Charm
February 14th is Valentine's Day. It is also the last day to vote regarding the Kennewick and Finley School Districts operational levies.
Central Washington Rep. Newhouse Sponsors Fentanyl Bill
The Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act would permanently make all fentanyl-related drugs categorized as Schedule I drugs to help law enforcement keep them out of neighborhoods.
A New Comet is Now Visible in Washington State
January could prove to be a sky-watcher's treat as NASA has announced that a newly discovered comet will soon be visible in the early morning sky across Washington state.