Family connection highlights Washington's Senate page program

OLYMPIA — Liam Hill, a 15-year-old freshman at Cashmere High School, recently completed a week-long assignment as a page for the Washington State Senate, serving during the eighth week of the 2025 legislative session.

Hill, who was one of 19 student pages participating that week, was sponsored by his grandfather, Sen. Keith Goehner (R-12th District), who represents Chelan and portions of King and Snohomish counties.

"It was a pleasure having Liam as a page for this week of the session. He is very interested in the political process, and this gave him a great opportunity to observe the Legislature in action," Sen. Goehner said.

This marks Hill's second experience in the page program, following his service in the House of Representatives in 2024. After his initial experience, Hill developed such an interest in the program that he decided to return as a Senate page this year.

Hill described his week as providing "so much information and fascinating insight into the Senate and the differences between the House," adding that he enjoyed the program "just as much the second time."

The Senate Page Program gives Washington students an opportunity to spend a week working at the Legislature. Participants transport documents between offices, deliver messages and mail, spend time in the Senate chamber, and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and participate in a legislative mock session.

"He was able to be a part of floor action and, with the other pages, work through a simulated bill process of their own. It was a valuable experience for him and hopefully gave him a better understanding of what his grandfather does," Goehner noted.

"Serving as a page creates a lifelong memory and I encourage other youth to consider spending a week being a part of the state Legislature," the senator added.

Outside of his legislative interests, Hill actively participates in school sports including cross country, track, and baseball. He is also a member of his school band, where he plays both clarinet and saxophone. His recreational hobbies include film, music, books, and other media with "a good story."

Hill is the son of Josh and Heidi Hill of Dryden.