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Opinion: When disorder becomes dangerous
A psychiatric provider and outreach worker argues Washington's homelessness approach enables exploitation rather than recovery.
Opinion: SCOTUS pond scum decides late election ballots DO count!
Lars Larson argues a Supreme Court ruling on late ballots puts the SAVE Act at center stage in Congress.
Q&A: State Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson says current bench is ‘a ship lost at sea’
Larson warns a proposed $200 bail cap in misdemeanor cases would cripple Washington's criminal court system.
Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes
Washington's $1. 5B capital gains tax windfall nearly erases a projected $878M deficit — but budget writers warn harder times lie ahead.
WA Cares ready-ish to launch; family caregivers remain in the dark
Of 113 early WA Cares applicants, only 44 qualified — and family caregiver guidance funnels toward a union-linked employer.
With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes
Just 7% of surveyed Washington businesses rated the state's economy as strong, with nearly half expecting a recession within a year.
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot cites experience, integrity, and transparency in backing Quiring O'Brien's auditor bid.
County seeks public comment on changes to plan tied to CDBG and HOME funding
Clark County is seeking public comment through July 27 on how $202,500 in canceled Ridgefield project funds will be redistributed.
Income tax lawsuit spotlights Gov. Ferguson's Supreme Court appointees
Two Ferguson-appointed justices face recusal pressure as a lawsuit challenging Washington's new 9. 9% income tax looms.
Opinion: Record capital gains revenue won't solve Washington's budget woes
Washington's capital gains tax hit $1. 5 billion in fiscal 2026 — yet covers less than 10% of the state's projected budget shortfall.
Letter: Fact-checking the C-TRAN fixed rail discussion
Vancouver resident Michael Backman calls Councilor Erik Paulsen's 300,000-population transit claim misleading.
Leaders react to Erik Paulsen’s proposal to bring rail infrastructure to streets of Vancouver
C-TRAN's Tim Hein warns Vancouver and Clark County must sell fixed rail costs to their own constituents.
Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail
Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times while C-TRAN runs a reserve fund surplus and TriMet faces bankruptcy by 2029.
Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington's gas tax rises to 56. 5 cents per gallon July 1, trailing only California and Pennsylvania nationally.
State Rep. John Ley endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for county auditor
Rep. John Ley cites Quiring O'Brien's independent record and commitment to government accountability in his endorsement for Clark County Auditor.
Date changes to the planned County Council, Planning Commission work sessions
Clark County's 20-year Growth Management Plan update work sessions shifted dates; public may attend in person or via Webex.
Charter Review Commission to hold public meeting on proposed charter amendments
The 15-member commission will decide which charter amendments go on the November ballot at a July 8 meeting.
Opinion: Position Three – Constitution over politics
Three candidates vie for a Washington Supreme Court seat — and one was elected, not appointed.