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When Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove announced that he was locking away 77,000 acres of Washington’s 106,000 acres of structurally complex forests — including roughly 10,000 acres of older state-managed...

Sept. 6, 2025

Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters passed the Washington State House of Representatives this week, including one allowing alcohol producers and breweries to sub out their kitchen space to people...

March 13, 2025

A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that would change the definitions under the alcohol server permit statutes is one step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, the House Consumer Protection and...

Feb. 19, 2025

Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, discusses House Bill 1726, which would significantly impact the Washington timber industry, especially lumber mills. Watch to learn more.

Feb. 11, 2025

Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, sits down with Mark Bailey of KIHR Radio to discuss a bill that would prioritize lumber and wood products from Washington state lumber mills for the purpose...

Feb. 5, 2025

We’re more than three weeks into the 2025 legislative session, and I’m excited to be back in Olympia working for you. It’s an honor to serve. Please continue reaching out to...

Feb. 4, 2025

17th District legislator, Rep. Kevin Waters, has introduced several new bills in the 2025 session, including one that could significantly impact the Washington timber industry, especially lumber mills. House Bill 1726...

Jan. 31, 2025

A bipartisan bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that will boost the state’s efforts to remove fish barriers in Washington is set to become law later this year after the governor signed...

March 25, 2024

The final gavel of the 2024 legislative session dropped on Thursday, March 7, bringing this 60-day sprint to a close. It was an honor and privilege to represent the 17th District...

March 19, 2024

The Washington State Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan bill from Rep. Kevin Waters on Wednesday that would give a big boost to the state’s efforts to remove fish barriers in Washington....

Feb. 28, 2024