Katherine Barner

Feb 27, 2024 | fox28spokane.com | Katherine Barner

WDFW recommends bald eagle, peregrine falcon remain recovered, public feedback requested by Katherine Barner | @ | February 27, 2024 7:13 pm OLYMPIA, Wash. – After the 2024 Draft Periodic Status Review, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recommends both the bald eagle and peregrine falcon remain successfully recovered. Both species were removed from Washington’s list of endangered species in 2016 due to population recovery across the country and in Washington.

Feb 22, 2024 | fox28spokane.com | Katherine Barner

Bill supporting striking laborers nears final vote in Washington Senate by Katherine Barner | @ | February 22, 2024 10:23 pm OLYMPIA, Wash.- A policy which would grant up to four weeks of unemployment insurance to individuals who are out of work because they are striking has passed the State House and is currently awaiting reading by the Senate Rules Committee. HB 1893 would allow strikers to apply for unemployment benefits in a limited set of circumstances.

Feb 14, 2024 | fox28spokane.com | Katherine Barner

Bill broadening access to funded preschool moving through Washington Legislature by Katherine Barner | @ | February 14, 2024 5:38 pm OLYMPIA, Wash.- A policy which would broaden access to preschool for low income families is currently progressing through the Washington State Legislature. Children in Washington , and are not required to start school until they are 8.

Feb 13, 2024 | fox28spokane.com | Katherine Barner

Bill limiting rent increases passes Washington State House by Katherine Barner | @ | February 13, 2024 5:56 pm OLYMPIA, Wash.- A bill which would place a 7% annual cap on rent increases and require landlords to notify tenants of payment hikes passed the Washington State House on Feb. 13. HB 2114, which was the subject of a lengthy debate on the floor of the House on Tuesday, is intended to improve housing stability throughout the Evergreen state.

Jan 30, 2024 | fox28spokane.com | Katherine Barner

Rural wildfire victims could see federal assistance faster under MALDEN Act by Katherine Barner | @ | January 30, 2024 2:36 pm WASHINGTON – Rural wildfire victims could get federal assistance faster under a bill introduced in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. The Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now (MALDEN) Act would improve coordination between local, state, tribal and federal agencies.