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Jan. 12, 2017

In the wake of the terrible tragedy at the Monroe Correctional Complex, 39th District Reps. Kirk Pearson and Dan Kristiansen issued the following joint statement: “Our hearts go out to everyone...

Jan. 31, 2011

Retired firefighters who are collecting pensions will no longer be barred from volunteer firefighting duties under a bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Kristiansen, and signed into law this week by Gov....

March 19, 2010

Less than an hour’s drive from Sedro-Woolley is the Canadian border. Throughout the history of Washington’s friendly relationship with our northern neighbor, all that was required to enter Canada was a...

June 10, 2009

One of the most basic and essential functions of government is the protection and safety of the citizens it serves. Without good public safety laws that are enforced, the other duties...

March 11, 2009