ARTICLES BY LEILANI LEACH
State Troopers keep the peace in our state capitol, Olympia
OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Treasurer at odds with lawmakers over bond financing
OLYMPIA - State treasurer James McIntire is concerned about the way legislators have been trying to use bond financing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Washington's state seal carries secret message
OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Wage disagreement cited in vetoed CERB bill
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill sponsored by Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would have changed requirements for the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) that helps finance local governments' improvement projects for job creation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Inslee vetoes drone bill
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 15-month delay on surveillance drone use or purchase by state agencies, after vetoing a bill passed by the legislature to address the issue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
13th District reps react to budget
OLYMPIA - The Washington state legislature approved a bipartisan budget March 13, supplementing the two-year budget passed last session, but some Central Washington lawmakers were critical of it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Capitol tour offers a glimpse into state's history
OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Behind the scenes at the state capitol
OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Newly passed law makes local renewable power generation possible
OLYMPIA - With recently-passed legislation, irrigation districts will be able to generate renewable energy from the power of the water moving through their canals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Telecom bill helps businesses, customers
OLYMPIA - Basin telecommunications workers expressed relief after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill they called necessary to continue their work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century
OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century
OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection
OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites has been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Rep. Judy Warnick to run for WA state Senate
OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, plans to run for the 13th District state senate seat currently held by Janéa Holmquist Newbry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
