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NCW Life Channel
7th District lawmakers to hold town hall March 26
State lawmakers from the 7th Legislative district will hold a town hall meeting next week. Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell will give a 2026 legislative
March 23, 2026
The Spokesman-Review
Stevens County ambulance system continues to navigate financial strains with no changes in sight: ‘Something has to be done’
Last year, Deer Park Ambulance used more than $18,000 just to replace an engine.
March 9, 2026
The Spokesman-Review
An Eastern Washington hospital is overwhelmed with patients seeking the progressive state’s ‘charity care’ policy. They’re from across the border in Idaho
A rural hospital along the Idaho border has been feeling the pinch from an influx of people coming from outside Washington who, under state law, can receive free health care there.
Feb. 17, 2026
The Wenatchee World
District 12, 7 bills survive legislative deadlines
Washington lawmakers are moving closer to key legislative deadlines as bills that advanced out of policy committees by Feb. 4 continue through the 2026 session, including measures dealing with stalking
Feb. 11, 2026
The Inlander
Rural hospitals juggle long-term budget cuts with short-term cash infusions under new federal health policy
New Medicaid work requirements set to take effect next year and cuts to the nation’s health care infrastructure have local health centers bracing for the worst. At the same time,
Jan. 21, 2026
The Wenatchee World
Lawmakers return to Olympia for 2026 legislative session
Lawmakers return for the first day of the 2026 state legislative session in Olympia on Monday. During the 60-day session, lawmakers will work to close a projected shortfall of at
Jan. 12, 2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Rep. Andrew Engell (R-Colville) is pushing a bill that proposes to reclassify gray wolves from "endangered" to "sensitive" status.
Jan. 11, 2026
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted north-central Washington state legislators for a Coffee & Commerce Legislative Wrap Up session Tuesday morning.
June 10, 2025
The Wenatchee World
Legislative Watch: March 17
Several bills are moving through the Washington State Legislature, addressing funding for law enforcement aviation units, small water system accessibility, state budget reforms, and veteran affairs representation.
April 24, 2025
The Wenatchee World
Legislative Watch: April 22
In the final weeks of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, a bill aimed at cutting red tape around rural water access has been signed into law.
April 21, 2025
KOZI Radio
Brewster students join Rep. Engell at bill signing to cut red tape in rural water systems
Students from Log Church Christian School in Brewster recently visited the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. While they met with legislators and toured the Capitol Campus, they were surprised by the opportunity…
April 16, 2025
NCW Life Channel
State legislators take up new committee roles
OLYMPIA — The new legislative team for the state’s 12th District has its marching orders.
Jan. 15, 2025
The Spokesman-Review
New Spokane-area legislators excited for first day of session as work begins
OLYMPIA – Monday’s start of Washington’s 105-day legislative session also marked a new beginning for several Spokane-area lawmakers.
Jan. 13, 2025