Seventh District State Legislators Sen. Shelly Short, Rep. Andrew Engell and Rep. Hunter Abell address a town hall in Omak on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Photo by Julia Babkina

Local accountability for sheriffs, income tax, and availability of home insurance were the top issues at a town hall in Omak on Thursday where State Sen. Shelly Short and State Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell answered questions about the legislative session that ended March 12.

All three are running for re-election. Below are some highlights from the town hall.

Bill Allowing Removal of Elected Sheriffs

In response to a constituent’s concern about the governor…

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