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Opinion: Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.
Opinion

Opinion: Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.

Universal licensure recognition could replace Washington's patchwork of occupation-by-occupation licensing compacts.

May 21, 2026

Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
Opinion

Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate

Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.

May 21, 2026

Opinion: Workers needed tax relief, but Olympia gave them something else
Opinion

Opinion: Workers needed tax relief, but Olympia gave them something else

Washington's new 9. 9% income tax faces a court challenge and a likely voter initiative before first payments are due in 2029.

May 20, 2026

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington's new income tax looms
Politics

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington's new income tax looms

Venice. ai founder Jesse Proudman says Washington's new income tax is the final blow driving him and others out of the state.

May 15, 2026

Opinion:  What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?
Opinion

Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year.

May 13, 2026

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state
Politics

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025.

May 7, 2026

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs
Politics

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

Washington's 55. 4-cent gas excise tax plus CCA costs push per-gallon state burden past $1.17, with automatic annual increases ahead.

May 4, 2026

Battle Ground introduces Old Town Facade Improvement Grant Program
Business

Battle Ground introduces Old Town Facade Improvement Grant Program

Battle Ground launches grant program offering up to $10,000 per business for Old Town storefront improvements.

May 1, 2026

Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County
Politics

Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck told Clark County builders the state needs one million additional homes in 20 years.

Apr 16, 2026

Identity Clark County appoints Katie Henry to board
Business

Identity Clark County appoints Katie Henry to board

Henry brings experience from Austin Regional Clinic where she oversaw 13 capital projects and 50% patient growth.

Apr 15, 2026

Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor
Sports

Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor

Bre Smedley co-founded The Elite Competitor to help young athletes handle the mental demands of sports by offering support, resources, and ongoing training for players, parents, and coaches.

Mar 27, 2026

OnPoint Community Credit Union welcomes Lisa White as CFO
Business

OnPoint Community Credit Union welcomes Lisa White as CFO

Finance veteran Lisa White will oversee financial operations at OnPoint, drawing on two decades of leadership and her work with Girls on the Run and Columbia Bank.

Mar 17, 2026

Business Profile: Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies making a difference for pollinators
Business

Business Profile: Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies making a difference for pollinators

Joy Bochsler’s Battle Ground shop offers honey, equipment, and classes while helping educate the community about protecting pollinators.

Mar 5, 2026

Clark County nonprofits receive $154,950 in 2025
Business

Clark County nonprofits receive $154,950 in 2025

Windermere Northwest Living donated $154,950 in 2025 to three Vancouver-area nonprofits serving low-income children and families.

Feb 26, 2026

Washougal Ace and Outfitters launch ‘Give Hunger the Boot’ Campaign
Business

Washougal Ace and Outfitters launch ‘Give Hunger the Boot’ Campaign

Washougal Ace and Outfitters will donate $5 per pair of Georgia Boots sold through March 4 to support local food banks.

Feb 23, 2026

Original team member Kelly Winn rejoins Cano Real Estate
Business

Original team member Kelly Winn rejoins Cano Real Estate

Kelly Winn has rejoined Cano Real Estate after four years leading sales for a local home builder.

Feb 11, 2026

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington
Opinion

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to consider leaving the state.

Feb 9, 2026

Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable
Politics

Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable

Veteran homebuilder Tracy Doriot shares his perspective on why regulations, taxes, labor shortages, and permitting delays are driving housing costs higher in Clark County and across Washington.

Feb 6, 2026