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Opinion: Is government greed fueling the drive to defeat citizen-led ballot initiatives?
Opinion

Opinion: Is government greed fueling the drive to defeat citizen-led ballot initiatives?

Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center discusses how government greed may be fueling opposition to citizen-led ballot initiatives aimed at reducing new taxes in Washington state.

Sep 13, 2024

Opinion: WA Cares commission weighs in on how future recipients will be allowed to spend money
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Opinion: WA Cares commission weighs in on how future recipients will be allowed to spend money

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center discusses the ongoing challenges with WA Cares, highlighting solvency concerns and the impact of Initiative 2124 on the program’s future.

Sep 13, 2024

POLL: If Tri-Mountain Golf Course were sold, how would you feel about it being developed into something else?
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POLL: If Tri-Mountain Golf Course were sold, how would you feel about it being developed into something else?

Poll: How do you feel about the potential sale and development of Tri-Mountain Golf Course? Share your thoughts on this community issue!

Sep 12, 2024

Opinion: Fact check – Will repealing Washington’s CO2 tax harm ‘roads and bridges?’
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Opinion: Fact check – Will repealing Washington’s CO2 tax harm ‘roads and bridges?’

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says legislators and activists understand that residents want to improve the safety and efficiency of our transportation system Todd MyersWashington Polic…

Sep 12, 2024

Opinion: Turn signals in parking lots
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Opinion: Turn signals in parking lots

Doug Dahl of Target Zero answers whether turn signals are required in parking lots, explaining their importance for safety and courtesy.

Sep 12, 2024

Opinion: State worker contract secrecy benefits no one
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Opinion: State worker contract secrecy benefits no one

Elizabeth New Hovde argues that private salary negotiations between the state and public employee unions benefit no one and should be more transparent.

Sep 11, 2024

Opinion: Election prep – Governor and lieutenant governor
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Opinion: Election prep – Governor and lieutenant governor

Nancy Churchill discusses the duties of Washington’s governor and lieutenant governor, introducing Republican candidates Dave Reichert and Dan Matthews.

Sep 10, 2024

Letter: ‘We must band together and make difficult choices’
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Letter: ‘We must band together and make difficult choices’

Anna Miller invites the community to attend the CCRW Sept. 19 dinner meeting with Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh and Republican candidates.

Sep 10, 2024

Opinion: The facts on I-2019, the possible repeal of Washington’s Income tax on capital gains
Opinion

Opinion: The facts on I-2019, the possible repeal of Washington’s Income tax on capital gains

Paul Guppy discusses the possible repeal of Washington’s income tax on capital gains and its effects on the state’s economic future.

Sep 10, 2024

Letter: The IBR’s deadly bribe
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Letter: The IBR’s deadly bribe

Retired engineer Bob Ortblad raises safety concerns about the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting risks with crosswinds and the double-decker buses.

Sep 10, 2024

Opinion: The return of Friday Night Lights extra special for Evergreen
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Opinion: The return of Friday Night Lights extra special for Evergreen

Evergreen Plainsmen secured their first victory over the Union Titans, winning 18-0 in a memorable start to the 2024 high school football season.

Sep 8, 2024

Opinion: Four bad bills that died in 2024, but may be back in 2025
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Opinion: Four bad bills that died in 2024, but may be back in 2025

Paul Guppy from Washington Policy Center discusses four bad bills that failed in 2024 but may return in 2025.

Sep 6, 2024

Opinion: Walking the wrong way
Opinion

Opinion: Walking the wrong way

Doug Dahl answers a question about police ticketing pedestrians walking on the wrong side of the road.

Sep 6, 2024

POLL: Do you support a statewide policy restricting cell phone usage in Washington schools?
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POLL: Do you support a statewide policy restricting cell phone usage in Washington schools?

Poll: Should Washington state have a policy on school cell phone usage? Share your opinion.

Sep 5, 2024

Opinion: State took in more money than expected for WA Cares
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Opinion: State took in more money than expected for WA Cares

Elizabeth New Hovde of the Washington Policy Center discusses the rising tax revenues for WA Cares and its effects on Washington workers.

Sep 5, 2024

Opinion: Elected officials should protect Southwest Washington taxpayers
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Opinion: Elected officials should protect Southwest Washington taxpayers

John Ley urges local officials to protect Southwest Washington taxpayers by rejecting the IBR’s expensive light rail extension.

Sep 5, 2024

Letter: “It’s time to make some reasonable compromises to get the bridge built’
Opinion

Letter: “It’s time to make some reasonable compromises to get the bridge built’

Bob Mattila from Brush Prairie urges compromise in the I-5 bridge project, calling for common-sense solutions.

Sep 5, 2024

In Memoriam: John Griffin was always at the top of his game
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In Memoriam: John Griffin was always at the top of his game

John Griffin, a beloved coach and mentor, left a lasting legacy in Clark County Washington.

Sep 4, 2024