VIDEO | All things LRA: A status update, an invitation to a town hall, and corresponding legislation
In this first biweekly update of the 2026 legislative session, Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, addresses the most critical issue facing the 8th District right now: the proposed placement of sexually violent predators in a Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) home in Kennewick.
Barnard emphasizes that this issue is about safety, trust, and ensuring that community concerns are taken seriously.
She is actively working alongside Rep. April Connors and Sen. Matt Boehnke to demand transparency and accountability from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) regarding these placements.
