EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in residential areas. Communities across the state have pushed back to varying degrees to permitting homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing in their neighborhoods. House Bill 2266, which Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Friday, limits their ability to … READ MORE

“There’s a lot to be said for a state lawmaker who zeros in on an issue and keeps pressing it, no matter the headwinds, until he gets results. State Rep. Strom Peterson has done that on gun laws, doggedly sponsoring legislation for responsible firearm ownership every year since 2017, until finally winning a ban on … READ MORE

Hero 1: Rep. Strom Peterson (D-21, Edmonds) turned in another strong effect this session. Peterson chairs the housing committee in the lower chamber, and worked to shepherd the rent stabilization bill through the house… Peterson’s excellent track record this session also included passing two bills aimed at poverty reduction and fostering self-sufficiency for low-income households.