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.
The state has been aware for years that fears of retaliation and frustration around investigations have driven away some otherwise willing foster parents.