Properly storing the dead is proving to be more than the Seattle-King County Morgue can handle because of drug overdoses. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Scarce storage for Seattle-King County’s dead shameful, preventable
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SRC On Air: Sen. Chris Gildon on with Brandi Kruse on KIRO Radio
KIRO Radio’s Brandi Kruse interviews the state Senate Democratic sponsor and a Republican co-sponsor of a bill that would change how the state handles those caught with drugs. Sen. Chris Gildon is the co-sponsor.
VIDEO: Sen. Shelly Short Legislative Update
Sen. Shelly Short talks about Olympia's battle over Second Amendment rights, the prospects for energy legislation, and efforts to reform the state's Growth Management Act. https://youtu.be/aQ5UeGacJk0
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about education, transportation, drinking and driving, the state budget, his aquatic center bill, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mark Schoesler on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about increases in fuel prices due to Democrat environmental laws and the Governor's proposed delay of work on the North-South Freeway in Spokane.
SRC On Air: Sen. Phil Fortunato on The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH
Sen. Phil Fortunato talks to KTTH Radio’s Jason Rantz about homelessness, one-party rule, abortion, and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on The Lars Larson Show
Senator Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about bills dealing with the possession of hard drugs this legislative session.
SRC On Air: Sen. Curtis King on KLCK Radio
Sen. King talks about the positives of an in-person legislative session and remote testimony, what it’s like to be in minority in the legislature, taxes, crime, hard drugs, homelessness, energy, redistricting and more.
AUDIO: Legislature must close loophole that blindsided Tenino with sex-predator home, lawmakers say
Lawmakers are working on legislation to stop what happened in Tenino, where residents were blindsided by news of a new home for sex-predators in their Thurston County community. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: 7th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 7th District Legislative Update with Sen. Shelly Short. Topics: 2nd Amendment Rights, Energy Legislation
VIDEO: KOIN TV: Assault weapons ban debate begins in Washington state, featuring Sen. Keith Wagoner
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called for a ban on assault weapons in the state, something state lawmakers will consider this legislative session. Opponents, including Republican Sen. Keith Wagoner say the proposed measures are too broad. https://youtu.be/nU0z9q7ix1A
VIDEO: Reboot Education
Rebooting Education is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session. Kids are experiencing critical learning loss from remote instruction and school closures during the pandemic. https://youtu.be/8uFUM9qtL1o