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Opinion: The Biden EPA is divorced from reality
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Opinion: The Biden EPA is divorced from reality

Is the Biden EPA wrong to designate Lake Roosevelt a Superfund site? Residents argue the Eastern Washington river is clean and vital.

Dec 26, 2024

Opinion: Washington state paid $8.6 million a year in unnecessary Medicaid premiums
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Opinion: Washington state paid $8.6 million a year in unnecessary Medicaid premiums

Washington state’s Medicaid program wastes $8. 6M annually on duplicate premiums; reforms are needed.

Dec 23, 2024

Opinion: Extending the Yellow MAX Line to Vancouver Is TriMet’s worst idea yet
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Opinion: Extending the Yellow MAX Line to Vancouver Is TriMet’s worst idea yet

John A. Charles Jr. critiques the Yellow MAX Line extension, urging legislators to remove light rail from the project.

Dec 23, 2024

Opinion: Courts blocking the Kroger-Albertson merger won’t stop consumers from making choices
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Opinion: Courts blocking the Kroger-Albertson merger won’t stop consumers from making choices

Paul Guppy of Washington Policy Center critiques judicial rulings that block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing changing consumer trends and potential job losses.

Dec 20, 2024

Opinion: Workers need money — and the many other gifts work can bring
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Opinion: Workers need money — and the many other gifts work can bring

Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the value of work, its benefits for workers and employers, and its impact on personal growth.

Dec 20, 2024

How Should Washington Taxpayers Handle TriMet’s Proposed Light Rail Costs? Share Your Thoughts!
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How Should Washington Taxpayers Handle TriMet’s Proposed Light Rail Costs? Share Your Thoughts!

C-TRAN Board reviews TriMet’s proposal for Washington taxpayers to fund 45% of light rail operating costs, sparking local debate.

Dec 20, 2024

Opinion: Get ready for the 2025 legislative session
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Opinion: Get ready for the 2025 legislative session

Nancy Churchill emphasizes the importance of citizen participation as the 2025 Washington legislative session begins.

Dec 19, 2024

Opinion: Thousands of Republicans didn’t vote. Why?
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Opinion: Thousands of Republicans didn’t vote. Why?

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk discusses low Republican voter turnout and election concerns in Clark County.

Dec 19, 2024

Opinion: New law increases penalties for pedestrian deaths
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Opinion: New law increases penalties for pedestrian deaths

Doug Dahl highlights a new Washington law addressing pedestrian deaths with tougher penalties for negligence.

Dec 19, 2024

Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault
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Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault

Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief.

Dec 16, 2024

Opinion: WA Cares commission meets, hears financial updates
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Opinion: WA Cares commission meets, hears financial updates

WA Cares commission reviews fund solvency with updates on tax revenue and future risks.

Dec 16, 2024

Letter: ‘The city (of Vancouver does not enforce city codes for environmental protection and human safety’
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Letter: ‘The city (of Vancouver does not enforce city codes for environmental protection and human safety’

Peter Bracchi criticizes Vancouver’s enforcement of environmental and safety codes, urging action to protect Burnt Bridge Creek and critical areas.

Dec 13, 2024

Opinion: The best next steps for public schools in Washington state
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Opinion: The best next steps for public schools in Washington state

Liv Finne outlines actionable reforms to improve Washington public schools, addressing declining enrollment, education policy, and school choice.

Dec 13, 2024

POLL: Should participation in girls’ sports be limited to students assigned female at birth, as proposed by the WIAA?
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POLL: Should participation in girls’ sports be limited to students assigned female at birth, as proposed by the WIAA?

WIAA’s proposed policy on girls’ sports sparks debate over fairness and inclusivity.

Dec 13, 2024

Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some
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Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some

Legislation aims to improve WA Cares by reopening opt-out exemptions and enabling spouses to share benefits, addressing criticism of the long-term care program.

Dec 12, 2024

Opinion: Red light runners and green light waiters
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Opinion: Red light runners and green light waiters

Doug Dahl of Target Zero discusses driver safety at intersections, exploring laws on red light runners and the importance of defensive driving.

Dec 12, 2024

Opinion: Nine days without wind power is a reminder of the need for reliable energy
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Opinion: Nine days without wind power is a reminder of the need for reliable energy

Todd Myers discusses the critical need for reliable energy as Washington faces increasing demand, emphasizing lessons from recent wind power shortages.

Dec 11, 2024

Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall
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Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall

New WA legislators face tough decisions on a $2 billion shortfall and spending.

Dec 10, 2024