Lewis County offices will be opening two hours late Friday

As the Washington State Legislature approaches its scheduled adjournment on March 12, debate over a proposed income tax bill has intensified.

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland addressed rising costs of living and advocated for military family support in tweets posted on February 23, 2026.

The supplemental 2025-27 operating budget proposed by Senate Democrats in Washington has drawn criticism from Republican leaders, who argue that the plan increases state spending to unsustainable levels and sets priorities they consider misplaced.