Rep. Hunter Abell In The News

Washington state Reps. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, say legislation passed this week following a historic 24-hour floor debate to create a Washington state income tax …

State lawmakers from the 7th Legislative district will hold a town hall meeting next week. Senator Shelly Short and Representatives Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell will give a 2026 legislative

Washington lawmakers are moving closer to key legislative deadlines as bills that advanced out of policy committees by Feb. 4 continue through the 2026 session, including measures dealing with stalking

A memorial honoring Washington state service members who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan could be coming to the Capitol campus.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Rep. Hunter Abell (R-Inchelium) has introduced legislation to establish a Global War on Terror (GWOT) Memorial on the Washington State Capitol Campus.

Washington state Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, has introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a permanent Global War on Terror memorial on the Washington state Capitol campus to honor service …

Lawmakers return for the first day of the 2026 state legislative session in Olympia on Monday. During the 60-day session, lawmakers will work to close a projected shortfall of at

Washington state Reps. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville, and Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, have introduced legislation to formally recognize Christmas Eve, Hanukkah, Easter and other Christian and Jewish …

Hunter Abell appointed to Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs

In the final weeks of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, a bill aimed at cutting red tape around rural water access has been signed into law.

Several bills are moving through the Washington State Legislature, addressing funding for law enforcement aviation units, small water system accessibility, state budget reforms, and veteran affairs representation.

Majority Democrats in the state House of Representatives rejected 27 Republican amendments before passing a bill requiring a state permit to purchase firearms. John Sattgast reports.

As political firestorms sweep across the nation, engulfing our health, safety, national security, finances and even basic personal freedoms, it’s good to see the Washington Legislature isn’t just standing on

OLYMPIA — The new legislative team for the state’s 12th District has its marching orders.

OLYMPIA – Monday’s start of Washington’s 105-day legislative session also marked a new beginning for several Spokane-area lawmakers.