After four decades of public service, state Senator Mike Padden is calling it a career. The Spokane Valley Republican will not seek reelection to the Senate.

After four decades of public service, state Senator Mike Padden is calling it a career. The Spokane Valley Republican will not seek reelection to the Senate.
After four decades of public service, state Senator Mike Padden is calling it a career. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Chris Gildon talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about the new law that allows Puget Sound Energy to phaseout natural gas service and propose big rate hikes.
Lars Larson talks to Sen. Chris Gildon about Washington's new ploy against energy freedom....
Get ready for higher home heating costs as Washington State Democrats push through legislation to phase-out natural gas. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King talks to KGMI Radio Farming Show host Dillon Honcoop about the impact of the state agricultural overtime law on farmers and farmworkers.
Senate Republican Leader John Braun says the three new laws on police pursuits, parental rights and income taxes that came from the citizens of the state highlight the session. He also talks about tax increase proposals, homelessness and rent control. Senator Lynda...
High voltage, intense heat, toxic fumes… those are some of the things that come with electric vehicle fires. Tracy Ellis tells us about a new law aimed at gaining a better understanding of E-V fires.
Six initiatives from the people overshadowed the 2024 legislative session and forced lawmakers to take a more realistic approach to other issues, explains Sen. Chris Gildon in this update from Olympia. Washington lawmakers adjourned their 60-day legislative session...
More high school students will soon be able to take advantage of the Running Start program and earn college credits. Tracy Ellis reports.
Democrats in the state Legislature passed a bill requested by Puget Sound Energy that insulates PSE from paying for state-mandated carbon-reduction goals by cutting off gas natural service to its customers. Listen to what Republican Senators John Braun, Chris Gildon,...
A new law makes it easier for you to grow your own food. Tracy Ellis reports.