Keith Goehner

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...

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...

During a Joint Transportation Committee tour in early October, Sen. Goehner and committee members made a stop at the Waitsburg bridge on US 12 to view some of the needed repairs. As a long-time supporter of safe and reliable transportation across our state, I recently participated in the Joint Transportation...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden/CREDIT: Washington State Senate Across Washington, we have encountered troubling reports of harassment and intimidation toward citizens collecting signatures for statewide initiatives. These are not isolated incidents — they reflect a growing disregard for respectful dialogue and civic participation that are meant to define our state’s democratic...

Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, speaks with constituents in Carnation earlier in the day before the October 11 meeting with the governor/Credit: Eric LaFontaine OLYMPIA… State government can help make the future brighter for Washington agriculture by taking more of a practical, hands-off approach, says Sen. Keith Goehner, who took part...

Sen. Goehner, R-Dryden, Rep. Steele, R-Chelan, and Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, will hold a town hall on Oct. 11. My colleagues and I, Rep. Mike Steele and Rep. Brian Burnett, will hold a community town hall on Saturday, October 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Miller’s, located at 4597...

Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden/Credit: Washington State Senate One of the best opportunities the Legislature offers each year is the chance for college students to serve as legislative interns. This program places students directly at the heart of the lawmaking process, providing them with real-world experience, professional skills, and a front-row seat...

Sen. Goehner, R-Dryden, talks with Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, on the Senate floor. Online discussions about COVID-19 vaccines have created confusion for many families across the state. Here is what residents of the 12th Legislative District should know about current guidance and the law in Washington: The Centers for Disease...

Washington State’s latest economic forecast, released by the Economic & Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), paints a cautious picture for the months and years ahead. Over the past year, the state’s employment growth has been extremely slow, rising by only 0.1%, far below the national average of 1%. Most industries are...