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Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs emphasize the need for agriculture
Pam Lewison with Washington Policy Center reflects on the nation’s agrarian roots and emphasizes the role of agriculture in today’s economy through the lens of Fourth of July cookout costs. Using d…
Opinion: ‘Oh, the humanity!’
Lars Larson criticizes Portland officials’ response to a failed transportation bill, arguing that a 2 percent budget shortfall shouldn’t justify panic over street maintenance.
Letter: ‘Inquiring minds want to know’
Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich voices strong criticism of Clark County public health policy and raises questions about vaccines, fluoridation, and local government decisions.
Opinion: Washington’s already high gas taxes jump another six cents per gallon, driving prices up
Washington Policy Center’s Todd Myers warns that gas prices are climbing again as both state gas and CO2 taxes increase — with little to show in road quality.
Letter: DOJ’s take down of the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Anna Miller of Camas says the DOJ is stepping in to confront healthcare fraud while Medicaid leadership looks the other way.
Opinion: Trump Administration rolls out program to help verify that only U.S. citizens can cast ballots
Bill Bruch outlines the Trump administration’s new citizenship verification system aimed at ensuring only U. S. citizens are eligible to vote.
Opinion: The real immigration emergency – crops don’t wait
Nancy Churchill argues that broken immigration policy is putting Washington’s farms — and national food security — at risk as crops ripen and labor shortages worsen.
Letter: Eight years of mayor’s failure on Vancouver’s streets
Peter Bracchi criticizes Vancouver’s leadership for permitting unsafe and unsanitary homeless encampments on public sidewalks for eight years without enforcement.
Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’
Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 Bridge replacement plan and a trustworthy partner.
Opinion: Governments should protect workers, end cozy relationship with political allies
Elizabeth New argues that Washington’s government is failing to protect public workers’ rights by favoring unions and ignoring constitutional protections like Janus.
Opinion: ‘The precious right of citizenship’
Lars Larson argues that America is finally beginning to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants, following new Supreme Court decisions and an executive order from Presiden…
POLL: What should lawmakers prioritize to avoid a budget shortfall by 2027?
Despite record tax hikes, Washington may face a deficit and could dip into reserves Washington state faces a potential budget shortfall by the end of the 2025–27 biennium, despite record-high tax r…
Opinion: DOJ Files Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief in support of WSU football coach fired for not taking COVID vaccine
Bill Bruch reacts to the U. S. Department of Justice filing an amicus brief in support of Nick Rolovich’s appeal, arguing his firing by WSU violated federal religious freedom protections.
Opinion: Riding in the bed of a pickup
Doug Dahl of Target Zero breaks down what Washington law says about riding in the back of a pickup — and whether it changes in a parade or protest.
Opinion: Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen thinks Washington is a great place to do business
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth challenges Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s claim that Washington is a top state for business, pointing to data showing the opposite.
Opinion: You can build your way out of traffic congestion
In a recent column, John Ley responds to IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s statement that “you cannot build your way out of congestion,” referencing regional and national projects where additional v…
Opinion: OSPI Chief Chris Reykdal confronted by state data, blames partisanship for bad results
David Boze criticizes OSPI Chief Chris Reykdal for dismissing poor education results as partisan spin, despite the data coming from his own state agency.
Opinion: It’s never sunny in liberal land
Lars Larson criticizes Democrats’ reactions to Trump’s military action against Iran and contrasts it with past Democratic leadership and media coverage.