East WA rep wants private cemeteries, English as state language

Republican Hunter Abell shares what’s coming up in the state legislative session and what he’s working on for his region.

By: Sophia Mattice-Aldous

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 924

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Budget, religious liberty and burial grounds were the tip of the iceberg of what Washington’s 7th District Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, discussed in regards to the 60-day state legislative session starting this week. The 7th District covers Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, and some of Spokane and Grant counties. Abell gave RANGE his rundown on the upcoming legislative session.

“It's a track meet in pads,” Abell said. “We'll be running and moving quite a bit.”

While the …

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