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Washington state continues to face a devastating overdose crisis. While opioid overdose deaths have dropped by nearly half nationwide since June 2023, Washington has seen only a 3% decline, the fifth...

“A house is made of brick and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams.” While the quote’s origin is unclear, its meaning resonates deeply today. Unfortunately, for many Washingtonians,...

A powerful success story is unfolding every day in the classrooms of Wapato High School. It is one rooted in pride, culture, and opportunity. Toward the end of the legislative session,...

Clean air and water, a pristine and beautiful environment. Everyone wants that for the state they live in, especially in Washington. Few states can claim the diverse beauty we see in...

As I have immersed myself in combating Washington state’s drug crisis, I have discovered that keeping our youth safe and away from substance use is part of the crisis we cannot...

The Legislature adjourned at the end of April, but I learned quickly that there is never a dull moment in the life of a legislator. This interim, I have been busy...

Reports within the last year have shown youth drug overdoses have quadrupled since 2019, and the state’s newborn drug exposure rates are nearly double the national average. According to the Centers...

Mark Twain once said, “No man’s life, liberty, and property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” Unfortunately, that sums up the 105-day legislative session that ended April 27. It...

My legislative colleagues and I were heartbroken to learn of the recent tragic death of a seven-month-old baby found in a bassinet in a Yakima home. Her severely neglected toddler sister...