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Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington’s new 9. 9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 20, 2026

Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’
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Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’

Camas resident demands answers after ballots discovered next to trash can, endorses Quiring O'Brien for auditor.

Apr 19, 2026

Lincoln Day Gala: Independent journalist Jonathan Choe wants more storytellers
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Lincoln Day Gala: Independent journalist Jonathan Choe wants more storytellers

Investigative journalist Jonathan Choe challenged Clark County Republicans to become citizen reporters at Saturday's fundraiser.

Apr 19, 2026

Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races
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Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races

Amanda McKinney leads 4th District GOP field with $523,892 raised, while Braun trails significantly behind incumbent.

Apr 17, 2026

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement published for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement published for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Federal agencies published the final environmental impact statement for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.

Apr 17, 2026

Belkot appeals judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County
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Belkot appeals judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County

Belkot's attorney says the federal appeals court will hear the case in several months after judge dismissed all five claims.

Apr 17, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington's new 9. 9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 17, 2026

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation of salmon & steelhead fishing stock
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation of salmon & steelhead fishing stock

Congresswoman pushes for expanded lethal removal authority as sea lions devour Columbia River fish stocks.

Apr 17, 2026

POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?
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POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?

Districts across Washington warn of budget gaps as debate grows over rising costs versus inadequate state funding.

Apr 16, 2026

Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County
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Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck told Clark County builders the state needs one million additional homes in 20 years.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
Opinion

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
Opinion

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
Opinion

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
Opinion

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Apr 16, 2026

Trump backs John Braun to unseat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in US House race
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Trump backs John Braun to unseat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in US House race

State Senate minority leader John Braun secured Trump's backing to challenge the Democratic congresswoman in 2026.

Apr 15, 2026

Opinion: if you're a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates today
Opinion

Opinion: if you're a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates today

Lars Larson challenges Trump-hating liberals to voluntarily pay the higher tax rates Harris proposed.

Apr 15, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s broken trust
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s broken trust

Dave Upthegrove's 80,000-acre forest ban is forcing rural school districts into state financial control and massive teacher layoffs.

Apr 14, 2026

Opinion: Cue the revenuers
Opinion

Opinion: Cue the revenuers

State hiring 300 tax collectors this summer even though income tax revenue won't arrive until 2029.

Apr 14, 2026