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Letter: ‘Oregon and Washington aren't refusing to clean their rolls — they're contesting federal jurisdiction and timing’
Camas resident challenges Lars Larson's fraud claims, explaining legal disputes over federal jurisdiction.
Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’
IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.
POLL: Do you support extending light rail beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square?
Readers can weigh in on Anne McEnerny-Ogle's proposal to extend light rail beyond the waterfront to Library Square for improved C-TRAN connections.
Opinion: Passing a cyclist – Law, myth and a little patience
Most drivers can't legally pass cyclists in-lane due to vehicle width versus road measurements.
Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit
Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs instead of endless tax increases.
Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’
Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls before elections.
Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County
Psychiatric provider calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.
Opinion: Sheriffs fight back
Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify and remove sheriffs, bypassing voter oversight in Washington.
Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power
Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action.
Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year.
Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way
Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lane of their half of the road, not just when directly in front.
Opinion: The state’s RFK-proofing bill comes with a cost
Mandates like HB 2242 can lead to higher premiums as insurance companies absorb costs for new preventive services, affecting affordability statewide.
Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?
John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, noting other states deliver larger, toll-free bridges for much less.
POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?
A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, following concerns raised by Clark County Sheriff John Horch.
Opinion: Defending Democracy by denying it?
Washington voters are blocked from weighing in on new income taxes as state lawmakers and officials bypass public input, drawing criticism from Northwest voices.
Opinion: Stalin would be proud – Clark County Socialists gathered for ‘No Kings’
Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson criticizes local and national groups for organizing protests that featured Auditor Greg Kimsey as a keynote, raising concerns about public trust and political par…
Letter: Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle makes several serious and incorrect engineering statements
Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and safety advantages of an immersed tunnel for the I-5 crossing.
Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?
Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs and improve service, Mark Harmsworth argues.