Washington County officials responded to 230 requests for public records during a reporting period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30.
Robert Houk is a reporter at the Press, where he has been a dedicated journalist and photographer since 1987. He specializes in investigative reporting, a passion that has earned him the Associated Press Managing Editors Malcom Law Award. His work has been featured in various publications, including the Hendersonville Star News, Murfreesboro Post, Elk Valley Times, Citizen Tribune, Herald & Tribune, The Tomahawk, Kingsport Times News, and City Press.








