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Ichiro Suzuki is headed to the Hall of Fame, but first, he's honored in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.

Sen. Jeff Wilson joins KONA to discuss his bills on testing for forever chemicals in biosolids and cutting red tape for housing on underutilized land. He warns of rising taxes, calls for accountability in government spending, and stresses the need for reliable energy.

Sen. Keith Goehner joins KONA to discuss Gov. Ferguson’s shift away from costly electric ferries, calling for practical diesel alternatives. He warns of declining gas tax revenue, the need for new funding sources, and ensuring transit contributes to road upkeep.

In an interview with KONA, Sen. Matt Boehnke highlighted the bipartisan push for nuclear energy expansion in Washington, particularly in Eastern Washington. He emphasized the state's role as an energy leader and the need to streamline permitting processes to attract...

Washington has a shortage of law enforcement officers. Senator John Braun reports some progress in that area.

Senator Wilson's bill requiring the testing of biosolids for ‘forever chemical’ contamination passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the House.

The State Senate passed a bill expanding school antidiscrimination protections to include immigration status, homelessness, neurodivergence, and more for all schools in the state. Senator Short spoke against the one size fits all approach.

State law currently mandates that school bonds—used to fund building maintenance and new construction—must receive over 60% of the vote to pass. Proposed legislation aims to lower that threshold. Sen. Schoesler responds.