Walla Walla Rep. Mark Klicker's neighborhood cafe bill passes House

By: Erick Bengel, Olympia Bureau

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 384

Last Updated: 6 days, 20 hours ago

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OLYMPIA — The state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would legalize small stores and cafes in areas zoned residential.

The idea behind House Bill 1175 is to create low-key community hubs where neighbors can greet each other and spend time together.

“People want that — they yearn for it,” said Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, who introduced the bill that was passed in the first week of the short legislative session.

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