DAVE PAUL: I enjoyed speaking with Lorraine on hiker advocacy day.
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DAVE PAUL: I’m so saddened for the passing of Sen. Bill Ramos.
Rep. Dave Paul announced the signing into law by Gov. Ferguson of Paul’s bill HB 1273, expanding access to Career and Technical Education Dual Credit opportunities.
I had the pleasure of meeting with South Whidbey School Board Director Brook Willeford and Carter, the student member on the school board. We discussed the importance of school funding and the needs of local students. I appreciate your commitment to our community and advocacy for our schools—thanks for coming...
THE CENTER SQUARE: Democrats in the Washington State Senate resurrected a wealth tax on Friday, with the Ways & Means Committee giving a scaled-back version of the legislation a do-pass recommendation on a party-line vote.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 18, 2025.
It was great to see folks from I-COM 911 and learn more about how our state can better support local first-responder dispatchers. Thank you for keeping our communities safe!
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County is expending funds generated by a special sales tax to purchase an apartment building in Coupeville and possibly buy property in downtown Oak Harbor for a future apartment complex.