The short answer is no to open carry, but gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert has been open about keeping a firearm on him with a concealed-carry license.
A candidate with past ties to a right-wing militia and a former sheriff are competing to replace more mainstream Republican Rep. J.T. Wilcox in WA’s House.
As the state grapples with officer shortages, the new law aims to help agencies fill vacancies and create forces that better reflect their communities.
A new conservative majority’s decision to reject a Pride Month proclamation is one example of the increasing influence of evangelical ideals in Central WA.