June Williams | Apr 02, 2026 The 35th District delegation wrapped up a tough legislative session for the Republicans, but Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, and Reps. Dan Griffey and Travis Couture, both Republicans from Allyn, say they brought back some big wins for Mason County. All three lawmakers said the...

35th District Reps. Travis Couture and Dan Griffey, both Republicans from Allyn, and state Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, had a virtual town hall Feb. 18 to give an update on the current legislative session and take questions. MacEwen said one of his priorities is “making sure that the ability for...

With the majority party pushing major tax increases, refusing to hear voter-backed initiatives, and making major decisions on public safety, education, and the cost of living during this short 60-day session, the 35th District legislative team invites residents to join them for an upcoming virtual town hall. Sen. Drew MacEwen,...

Carmela Parascand and Sen. Drew MacEwen OLYMPIA… Carmela Parascand, a 10th-grader at Black Hills High School, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Parascand was one of 32 students who served in the Senate during the Ninth week of...

Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session has ended in Olympia. We made progress on many fronts, and of course, there were some disappointments. Highlighting this year’s session were the six initiatives presented to the legislature by the state’s citizens, the most in state history. Each of these initiatives...

Lilly Lawin and Drew MacEwen OLYMPIA… Lilly Lawin, an 8th grader at Oakland Bay Junior High from Shelton, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Lawin was one of 21 students who served in the Senate during the sixth...

OLYMPIA… State Senator Drew MacEwen will host a telephone town hall on Thursday, February 22 starting at 7 p.m. He invites constituents from the 35th Legislative District to call in with questions and concerns about state government and legislation being considered during this year’s legislative session. With the end of...

Logan O’Day and Sen. Drew MacEwen OLYMPIA, WASH. – Logan O’Day, an 11th grader at Shelton High School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Cushman was one of 16 students who served as a Senate page for the fifth...

Danielle Jacks  OLYMPIA, WASH. – Danielle Jacks, a 10th grader at Sunrise Beach High School from Yelm, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Jacks was one of 15 students who served as a Senate page for the fourth week...