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Kilmer’s Wild Olympics Bill Passes House

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 999). The bill, which was introduced by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and passed the House with bipartisan support as part of a package of bills called the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act, would permanently protect […]

Belfair Issues Prompt Zoom Meeting

[VIDEO] The vacation of Roy Boad Road and an $8 Million loan to extend the Belfair Sewer prompted a Zoom meeting with concerned residents and Mason County Commissioner Randy Neatherlin Friday. Commissioner Neatherlin explained each issue and their immediate impact on Belfair and potential long term impact on the County. The vacation of Roy Boad […]

Coast Guard Promotes Boating Safety App

The Coast Guard is promoting a mobile application to assist with maritime voyage planning, boating safety and maritime distress in the Pacific Northwest. On waterways throughout Washington and Oregon, the U.S. Coast Guard works diligently to provide safety information, conduct preventative inspections and assist mariners in distress. With the increased reliance of mobile phones, an […]

Legislation to Help Workers Access Skills Training Introduced

On Thursday, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) reintroduced two bills to help workers access skills training. The Skills Investment Act would expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)—tax advantaged savings accounts for educational expenses—so American workers can use the accounts to pay for skills training, apprenticeships, and professional development. The Skills […]

House OK’s Bill Declaring Juneteenth a State Holiday

[AUDIO] More than 150 years after news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last slave state on June 19, 1865, lawmakers in Washington are on track to establish Juneteenth as a state holiday. . Dan Frizzell from the House Democratic Caucus has more. Continue reading House OK’s Bill Declaring Juneteenth a State Holiday →

Senate Approves Bill to Ban Open Carry Weapons at Demonstrations & Capitol Campus

A bill sponsored by Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue) that would prohibit the open carry of firearms and other weapons on the state capitol grounds and within 250 feet of permitted public demonstrations was approved by the Senate by a vote of 28-20 on Thursday. [TVW Link] SSB 5038 exempts on-duty military and law enforcement personnel, and any property owner or […]

Three COVID-19 Cases in Mason County Thursday

Mason County Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the County on Thursday, February 25, 2021. With 41 cases in the last 14 days, Mason County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 over two weeks in now 63, down from Wednesday’s 65.

Kilmer Votes for the Equality Act

Thursday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support H.R. 5, the Equality Act. This legislation, which received the support of 224 Members of the House, ensures LGBTQ Americans are guaranteed full protections of federal civil rights laws by extending anti-discrimination protections with regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing […]

Unemployment Claims Increased Slightly 2/14 to 2/20

During the week of February 14 – 20, there were 14,043 initial regular unemployment claims (up 3.2 percent from the prior week) and 462,218 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (up 3.3 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications remain at […]

House Passes Bill Preventing Data Breaches

[AUDIO] The state House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to provide greater security against data breaches within the Employment Security Department and the Department of Labor and Industries. Washington House Republicans’ John Sattgast reports. Continue reading House Passes Bill Preventing Data Breaches →

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Tips for Supporting Your Local Businesses

Right now, we’re presented with a unique opportunity to meaningfully support our community by supporting our local businesses. You can benefit by making some great purchases for yourself and the community can benefit by ensuring these local companies have a much stronger chance of returning to normal when the crisis has passed. It’s truly […]

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