A proposed bill in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator Noel Frame about why she's pushing for this change.

Find information for King County's cold weather shelters here. You can also call (206) 245-1026

Information about the David Lynch remembrance at The Beacon is here.

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A <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5375&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=False">proposed bill</a> in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator <a href="https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/frame/">Noel Frame</a> about why she's pushing for this change.
Find information for King County's cold weather shelters&nbsp;<a href="https://kcrha.org/resources/severe-weather-shelter/">here</a>. You can also call (206) 245-1026
Information about the David Lynch remembrance at The Beacon is <a href="https://thebeacon.film/calendar/movie/david-lynch-a-remembrance-both-wonderful-and-strange">here</a>.
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A proposed bill in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator Noel Frame about why she's pushing for this change.

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