During a Joint Transportation Committee tour in early October, Sen. Goehner and committee members made a stop at the Waitsburg bridge on US 12 to view some of the needed repairs. As a long-time supporter of safe and reliable transportation across our state, I recently participated in the Joint Transportation...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden/CREDIT: Washington State Senate Across Washington, we have encountered troubling reports of harassment and intimidation toward citizens collecting signatures for statewide initiatives. These are not isolated incidents — they reflect a growing disregard for respectful dialogue and civic participation that are meant to define our state’s democratic...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, speaks with constituents in Carnation earlier in the day before the October 11 meeting with the governor/Credit: Eric LaFontaine OLYMPIA… State government can help make the future brighter for Washington agriculture by taking more of a practical, hands-off approach, says Sen. Keith Goehner, who took part...

Sen. Goehner, R-Dryden, Rep. Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, will hold a town hall on Oct. 11. My colleagues and I, Rep. Mike Steele and Rep. Brian Burnett, will hold a community town hall on Saturday, October 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Miller’s, located at 4597...

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate One of the best opportunities the Legislature offers each year is the chance for college students to serve as legislative interns. This program places students directly at the heart of the lawmaking process, providing them with real-world experience, professional skills, and a front-row seat...

Sen. Goehner, R-Dryden, talks with Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, on the Senate floor. Online discussions about COVID-19 vaccines have created confusion for many families across the state. Here is what residents of the 12th Legislative District should know about current guidance and the law in Washington: The Centers for Disease...

Washington State’s latest economic forecast, released by the Economic & Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), paints a cautious picture for the months and years ahead. Over the past year, the state’s employment growth has been extremely slow, rising by only 0.1%, far below the national average of 1%. Most industries are...

Sen. Goehner, R-Dryden, at Beef Day on the Hill at the Washington State Capitol, April 9, 2025. This past legislative session, citizens across Washington demonstrated the power of public engagement like never before. With remote testimony now a permanent option, residents can weigh in on bills that affect their families,...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden/CREDIT: Washington State Senate Three bills sponsored by Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, were signed into law during the 2025 legislative session, marking major bipartisan wins on housing, clean-energy permitting, and local planning flexibility. Each new law reflects Goehner’s commitment to empowering local governments, promoting thoughtful growth, and...