Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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Kennewick is facing a decision that will affect families for years to come: whether a home for sexually violent predators is placed in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Parents are asking reasonable questions. Law enforcement is raising legitimate concerns. Neighbors want transparency and accountability before - not after - a decision is made. That is why I co-sponsored Senate Bill 6339 and why it is so troubling that this bill is not being allowed to move forward. SB 6339 addressed a basic accountability problem in...
In this part of Washingtons, we don’t just talk about innovation — we embody it. For generations, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and the surrounding communities have stood at the epicenter of American scientific progress. Our region played a vital role in winning World War II, ending the cold war, and continues to spearhead clean-energy research and support for national security through institutions like the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Energy Northwest. Now, as our...
Olympia’s majority party has already made it hard for Washington families to make ends meet through policies like raising the price of gas and home energy and shrinking paychecks. Now it’s pushing the largest tax increase in state history, which would make living in our beautiful state even less affordable. At the start of our 2025 legislative session, Republicans and Democrats agreed there would be a budget gap to resolve. Knowing the state is already expecting to take in...
As Washington stands at a pivotal moment in shaping its energy future, it becomes increasingly clear that adopting sensible, forward-thinking solutions is crucial for a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound power grid. It’s time for our state to embrace energy policies that genuinely prioritize the well-being of its residents. The Power Washington plan, a comprehensive strategy I advocate for, is designed to confront and resolve critical issues within our e...
