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Opinion: Washington’s far-left assault on ICE
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s far-left assault on ICE

Nancy Churchill argues that a slate of bills introduced in the 2026 legislative session would restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and undermine law and order in Washington.

Jan 12, 2026

Letter: ‘For the sake of our children, our families, and our community, we cannot afford another levy failure.’
Opinion

Letter: ‘For the sake of our children, our families, and our community, we cannot afford another levy failure.’

Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde argues that continued investment in Battle Ground Public Schools is essential to protect students, programs, and the broader community.

Jan 12, 2026

Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal
Opinion

Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing on taxes, spending growth, and long-term fiscal risks.

Jan 11, 2026

Opinion: Hidden costs, withheld documents, and a $17 billion question – Why the Interstate Bridge Replacement demands immediate oversight
Opinion

Opinion: Hidden costs, withheld documents, and a $17 billion question – Why the Interstate Bridge Replacement demands immediate oversight

Gary Clark argues that withheld documents, rising cost estimates, and rejected alternatives show the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program requires immediate independent oversight.

Jan 11, 2026

Letter: Hockinson is a ‘strong community and strong schools protect strong property values’
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Letter: Hockinson is a ‘strong community and strong schools protect strong property values’

Brush Prairie resident Brush Prairie resident Brian Hebert argues that approving the Hockinson SP&O Replacement Levy is essential to protecting property values, community stability, and strong loca…

Jan 11, 2026

Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness
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Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined public and legislative confidence in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Jan 11, 2026

POLL: With updated estimates reaching as high as $17.7 billion, what should happen to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?
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POLL: With updated estimates reaching as high as $17.7 billion, what should happen to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?

A new poll asks readers how the I-5 Bridge replacement project should proceed amid higher cost estimates and questions about transparency within the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Jan 9, 2026

Letter: ‘Walz’s tough talk is a blatant attempt to deflect his complicity in the massive fraud in his state’
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Letter: ‘Walz’s tough talk is a blatant attempt to deflect his complicity in the massive fraud in his state’

Camas resident Anna Miller argues that a governor has no legal authority to deploy the National Guard to interfere with federal law enforcement and criticizes Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s public state…

Jan 9, 2026

Opinion: Not a Good choice
Opinion

Opinion: Not a Good choice

Lars Larson argues that personal choices led to a deadly confrontation with law enforcement during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.

Jan 8, 2026

Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’
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Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’

Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost estimates from lawmakers and the public.

Jan 8, 2026

Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake
Opinion

Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake

Todd Myers argues a state climate report significantly overstates emissions reductions and raises concerns about data accuracy and accountability in Washington’s climate spending.

Jan 7, 2026

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians
Opinion

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session.

Jan 6, 2026

Opinion: What happens when you build a state budget on the most volatile tax sources?
Opinion

Opinion: What happens when you build a state budget on the most volatile tax sources?

Ryan Frost argues that relying on volatile tax sources like income and capital gains taxes risks destabilizing Washington’s budget and undermining long-term fiscal planning.

Jan 6, 2026

Letter: Has $450 million been wasted on a bridge that’s too low for the Coast Guard with a foundation too costly to build?
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Letter: Has $450 million been wasted on a bridge that’s too low for the Coast Guard with a foundation too costly to build?

A Seattle engineer questions whether hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on a bridge design he argues is unnecessarily risky and costly compared to an immersed tunnel alternative.

Jan 5, 2026

Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos
Opinion

Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos

Nancy Churchill argues that one-party Democratic control has driven up costs, weakened public safety, and harmed schools, and says House Republicans are offering a path forward through their Fix Wa…

Jan 5, 2026

Opinion: Biden agreed with Trump on Maduro, so why aren’t liberals celebrating?
Opinion

Opinion: Biden agreed with Trump on Maduro, so why aren’t liberals celebrating?

Lars Larson questions why American Democrats are reacting with outrage to the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro despite prior bipartisan agreement on prosecuting him.

Jan 5, 2026

Letter: If I were a politician
Opinion

Letter: If I were a politician

A Yacolt resident offers a sharply critical, satirical take on how he believes modern politicians misuse public trust, taxpayer dollars, and government power.

Jan 5, 2026

Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy
Opinion

Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy

Charles Prestrud argues that Washington transit agencies face rising costs and declining ridership due to governance structures that lack public accountability.

Jan 2, 2026