Carleen Johnson

Auburn

Staff Reporter at The Center Square

Mom to 3 amazing kids. I love Jesus & journalism!

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Eyman loses recall attempt against WA Secretary of State

1 day ago | thecentersquare.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) – Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Lanese ruled against anti-tax activist Tim Eyman on Friday regarding his request for a recall petition against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Eyman had filed a referendum to allow voters to veto a law he says guts Initiative 2081, the parents’ bill of rights passed last year by the state Legislature, which was not forwarded to the Secretary of State’s Office.
WATCH: WA Catholic Bishops ask feds to block child abuse confession law

1 day ago | thecentersquare.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) – The Catholic Bishops of Washington on Thursday asked a federal court to block a new state law requiring priests to report instances of child abuse or neglect – even when it’s disclosed in confession – before the law takes effect this summer. Senate Bill 5375 makes members of the clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, meaning religious leaders – ministers, priests, rabbis and others – would be required to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Murder of 3 Wenatchee sisters highlights complexity of family court cases

2 days ago | thecentersquare.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) – The tragic murder of three young sisters near Wenatchee is bringing new attention to the complexities of family court and judicial discretion in complicated custody and visitation plans. The death of the young Decker girls – Olivia, 5, Evelyn, 8, Paityn, 9 – is also traumatizing for families who are in the system and working for change to better protect children.
Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children's deaths

2 days ago | djournal.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) – As the manhunt continues for 32-year-old Travis Decker, suspected in the murders of his three young daughters in Chelan County, Wash., more information is coming out about his declining mental state and struggles to access mental health services through Veterans Affairs. Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for Decker after the bodies of 5-year-old Olivia, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 9-year-old Paityn Decker were discovered Monday at a campground near Leavenworth.
Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children's deaths

2 days ago | greenevillesun.com | Carleen Johnson

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Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children's deaths

2 days ago | thecentersquare.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) – As the manhunt continues for 32-year-old Travis Decker, suspected in the murders of his three young daughters in Chelan County, Wash., more information is coming out about his declining mental state and struggles to access mental health services through Veterans Affairs. Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for Decker after the bodies of 5-year-old Olivia, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 9-year-old Paityn Decker were discovered Monday at a campground near Leavenworth.
How did your WA lawmaker vote? Org releases legislative report card on 2025 session

3 days ago | thecentersquare.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Future 42 unveiled its legislative report card detailing how Washington state lawmakers voted on some of the most controversial bills of the 2025 legislative session. Future 42 is the communications arm for Project 42, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting civic engagement and advocating for affordability, lower taxes, and pro-business policies. The organization’s name derives from Washington’s status as the 42nd state admitted to the union.
Manhunt continues for Washington father suspected of killing three daughters - The Daily Chronicle

3 days ago | chronline.com | Carleen Johnson

The manhunt continues for the father of three little girls found dead Monday just outside Leavenworth in Chelan County. Court documents obtained by The Center Square reveal the timeline starting Friday, when the children’s panicked mother, Whitney Decker, went to Wenatchee police to report her ex-husband had not returned with their daughters, through Monday, when law enforcement discovered the dead children near a campsite off Icicle Road.
Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children's deaths

3 days ago | news-herald.net | Carleen Johnson

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WATCH: Christian gathering outside Seattle City Hall brings trans rights protesters

1 week ago | independentnews.com | Carleen Johnson |Dan McCaleb

(The Center Square) – Hundreds of Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days after 23 people were arrested after counter-protesters interrupted a rally Saturday focused on protecting children from transgender ideologies. Counter-protesters also gathered Tuesday evening but were prevented by police from interrupting the main permitted protest.