Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate DRYDEN… Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, issued the following message to residents of the 12th Legislative District as major flooding, widespread road closures, and power outages continue to affect the entire district. ”The recent weather events have greatly affected our district. Flooding, fallen trees, and extensive damage to local infrastructure...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden/CREDIT: Washington State Senate In early October, I participated in a roundtable discussion in Wenatchee with Gov. Bob Ferguson and local farmers and tree fruit growers. While I appreciate the governor taking the time to meet with our agricultural community, the conversation reinforced something I’ve seen throughout my career: the future of...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden/CREDIT: Washington State Senate Over the past few months, Washington has once again battled wildfires impacting communities across the state. Although cooler, wetter weather has finally eased some of the pressure, this year’s fire season serves as a reminder that wildfire risk remains constant, especially in rural and forested areas of our...