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VIDEO: Rep. John Ley warns Interstate Bridge project tolls could be higher than forecast
Rep. John Ley says only $5. 5 billion of the IBR's potential $17–$18 billion price tag is secured.
Letter: Restoring balance – Breaking the loop of public union dues and politics
Hines argues Washington's payroll systems actively collect dues funneled into partisan political campaigns.
Opinion: No, Washington's budget is not shrinking despite progressive claims
Washington's operating budget hit $80. 2 billion — 55% above the population-plus-inflation benchmark since 2013–15.
Opinion: More Americans are forced to pay Obamacare taxes
Obamacare's Medicare payroll tax ensnared 7 million filers by 2022, up from 2. 8 million in 2013.
Opinion: Investment of grade forecasts actually over-estimate future traffic
Investment grade forecasts for SR 520 and Tacoma Narrows both overshot actual traffic — not the reverse.
Vancouver Police involved in shooting
A Vancouver officer shot a knife-wielding man who refused commands and advanced toward a woman in her yard.
Battle Ground mayor signals approval for unprecedented proclamation requests
Battle Ground's mayor approved two politically charged proclamations despite city staff flagging one as outside official guidelines.
Opinion: If Washington’s new income tax was about ‘fairness,’ why were affordability amendments rejected?
SB 6346 supporters promised affordability — but amendments for sales tax cuts, child credits, and voter protections were rejected.
Opinion: Washington state keeps making it harder for law enforcement to serve
Washington ranks last in the nation for police staffing — 1. 37 officers per 1,000 residents vs. the national average of 2. 31.
Opinion: The nation’s first pension raid is happening in Washington state
HB 2034 would strip billions from LEOFF 1 and redirect funds to unrelated state spending, setting a national precedent.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement project – Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205
Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin.
Letter: I-5 Bridge – Eliminate light rail, include two auxiliary lanes each way instead
IBR's own data shows two auxiliary lanes outperform the recommended one-lane design on every congestion measure.
POLL: How would you rate the overall direction of Clark County right now?
Clark County Today asks residents to rate the county's direction as leaders plan for growth, safety, and affordability.
Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next year
State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified.
US House passes sweeping ‘gender ideology’ bill aimed at trans kids in schools
The 217-198 House vote ties federal school funding to parental consent on student gender records.
Opinion: Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.
Universal licensure recognition could replace Washington's patchwork of occupation-by-occupation licensing compacts.
Opinion: Tone deaf Tina Kotek ignores Oregon voters' Tuesday message
Oregon's Measure 120 failed 83–17 as Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy for the transportation tax defeat.
Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.