Every decision that we made, we were thinking about the people who are impacted by those decisions,” said state Sen. June ...

Democrats in Washington’s House and Senate agree on one thing when it comes to the state’s budget shortfall: it’ll take hefty ...

Joined by committee vice chairs Sen. Derek Stanford, 1st District, and Sen. Noel Frame, 36th District, Ways and Means Chair Sen. June Robinson rolls out the Senate’s operating budget during a ...

Discover Pass allows visitors to access state-managed lands, such as parks, campgrounds, trails and water access points.

Members of Washington State's 1st District Legislative District delegation -- Sen. Derek Stanford, Rep. Davina Duerr and Rep. Shelly Kloba -- are hosting ...

It may soon become more expensive to visit Washington state parks. Senate Bill 5390 would boost the cost of an annual Discover Pass from $30 to $45. Democratic state Sen. Derek Stanford is ...

“The purpose of the bill is to essentially adjust the fees for inflation,” said its sponsor, Sen. Derek Stanford, D-Bothell. “That will provide better funding for supporting our parks.” Earlier ...