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State Rep. Luanne Van Werven issued the following statement today regarding Alcoa's announcement they will be shutting down the Intalco Works aluminum smelter near Ferndale by the end of July: “This is...
Legislation that will keep drunk drivers off the road and let community and technical college students know whether “low cost” materials are available for their college courses were signed into law...
Key facts: The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) released its state revenue forecast Wednesday, Feb. 19. Compared to the November forecast, revenue for 2019-21 increased by $606 million and for...
On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed a measure to keep drunk drivers off the road by preventing them from accessing their cars shortly after they have been...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, will be holding a town hall meeting Saturday, Feb. 22 at Meridian High School, in the cafeteria. At the community meeting, attendees can ask questions, and Rep. Van...
The House Public Safety Committee has passed legislation that would help keep drunk drivers from accessing their cars shortly after they have been cited for DUI. House Bill 2483, or Hailey's...
On Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1702, a measure that would let community and technical college students know whether “low cost” materials are available for...
In response to closing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across Washington state, Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, is hosting a Whatcom County roundtable on the issue. The roundtable will focus on key...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, will be holding town hall meetings in November. The Birch Bay town hall will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Bob's Burgers and Brew for the communities...
On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature passed capital and transportation budgets before adjourning for the year. Rep. Luanne Van Werven said the capital budget, House Bill 1102, was a very strong,...