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Reps. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, and Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, join Chris Hansen on KPQ’s Legislative Hotline for a final recap of the 2026 legislative session, which ended the day before. The two...

March 18, 2026

Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, joins KOZI Radio morning host Jeff Conwell for a final legislative update on the 2026 session, discussing the pace of the 60-day session, long Appropriations Committee hearings,...

March 18, 2026

House Republicans fought a controversial bill affecting locally elected sheriffs for nearly eight hours on the House floor before Democrats approved it early Friday morning. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash....

March 6, 2026

House Democrats have approved a bill banning police officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public. Republicans say the policy could put officers and their families at risk. John...

March 4, 2026

Washington lawmakers paused Thursday to mark the Day of Remembrance, honoring Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes during World War II. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House...

Feb. 19, 2026

A bill to strengthen supervision of convicted stalkers has cleared the Washington House of Representatives. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 02-12-26 – RADIO REPORT: Burnett stalking supervision...

Feb. 12, 2026

A bipartisan bill from a former county sheriff turned state lawmaker aims to better protect stalking victims after offenders are released back into the community. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash....

Feb. 3, 2026