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Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington’s new 9. 9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 20, 2026

Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’
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Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’

Camas resident demands answers after ballots discovered next to trash can, endorses Quiring O'Brien for auditor.

Apr 19, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington's new 9. 9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 17, 2026

POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?
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POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?

Districts across Washington warn of budget gaps as debate grows over rising costs versus inadequate state funding.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
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Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
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Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: How should teachers adapt to AI?
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Opinion: How should teachers adapt to AI?

Washington Policy Center's Donald Kimball explores balancing AI benefits with preserving critical thinking in classrooms.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools
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Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.

Apr 15, 2026

Opinion: if you're a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates today
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Opinion: if you're a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates today

Lars Larson challenges Trump-hating liberals to voluntarily pay the higher tax rates Harris proposed.

Apr 15, 2026

Letter: It’s time to protect student choice in Washington classrooms
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Letter: It’s time to protect student choice in Washington classrooms

Vancouver resident calls for laws protecting students who opt out of animal dissection in science classes.

Apr 15, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s broken trust
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Opinion: Washington’s broken trust

Dave Upthegrove's 80,000-acre forest ban is forcing rural school districts into state financial control and massive teacher layoffs.

Apr 14, 2026

Opinion: Cue the revenuers
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Opinion: Cue the revenuers

State hiring 300 tax collectors this summer even though income tax revenue won't arrive until 2029.

Apr 14, 2026

Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’
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Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.

Apr 14, 2026

Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge
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Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge

Vancouver resident calls for project discipline after 22 years of planning and nearly half a billion in costs.

Apr 11, 2026

Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington
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Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington

Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington continues favoring unions over worker choice.

Apr 11, 2026

Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
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Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9. 9% income tax in Klickitat Superior Court.

Apr 10, 2026