Commentary

By Rep. Mary Dye

It was heartbreaking when the Nooksack River submerged Whatcom County farming communities, swept livestock away and decimated dairies, farmland and homes. Equally sad was when heavy rains overflowed the Chehalis River and nearby tributaries, sending water through homes and property.

Gov. Jay Inslee opened his Dec. 13 climate policy press conference by voicing concerns about the fl...