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Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’
Opinion

Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.

Apr 14, 2026

Vancouver City Council approves resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square
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Vancouver City Council approves resolution asking IBR to extend light rail to Library Square

Council wants light rail extended beyond waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square station.

Apr 14, 2026

49th Legislative District Democrats share their reasons for backing state income tax at Town Hall
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49th Legislative District Democrats share their reasons for backing state income tax at Town Hall

Three Democrat legislators defended the new income tax affecting only those earning over $1 million annually.

Apr 11, 2026

Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge
Opinion

Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge

Vancouver resident calls for project discipline after 22 years of planning and nearly half a billion in costs.

Apr 11, 2026

Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington
Opinion

Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington

Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington continues favoring unions over worker choice.

Apr 11, 2026

Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
Opinion

Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9. 9% income tax in Klickitat Superior Court.

Apr 10, 2026

Letter: ‘Oregon and Washington aren't refusing to clean their rolls — they're contesting federal jurisdiction and timing’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Oregon and Washington aren't refusing to clean their rolls — they're contesting federal jurisdiction and timing’

Camas resident challenges Lars Larson's fraud claims, explaining legal disputes over federal jurisdiction.

Apr 10, 2026

County Council to hold hearing on preferred land use alternative for comprehensive plan update
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County Council to hold hearing on preferred land use alternative for comprehensive plan update

Clark County Council will select preferred land use alternative from three options studied in environmental review.

Apr 10, 2026

Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.

Apr 10, 2026

County seeks public comment on plans tied to CDBG and HOME funding
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County seeks public comment on plans tied to CDBG and HOME funding

Clark County proposes $2. 4 million in federal funding for dental care, affordable housing, and sidewalk improvements.

Apr 9, 2026

Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit
Opinion

Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs instead of endless tax increases.

Apr 9, 2026

Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax
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Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9. 9% tax on earnings above $1 million starting Thursday.

Apr 9, 2026

Vancouver mayor counters IBR’s proposal for the only light rail stop to be at the waterfront
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Vancouver mayor counters IBR’s proposal for the only light rail stop to be at the waterfront

Vancouver's mayor wants light rail extended beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN buses at Library Square.

Apr 9, 2026

Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’

Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls before elections.

Apr 9, 2026

Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County
Opinion

Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County

Psychiatric provider calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.

Apr 9, 2026

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‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought

Casey Sixkiller says every watershed in Washington has dropped below 75% of normal water supply.

Apr 8, 2026

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Schools expect minimal impact with Title IX pacts rescinded

Federal officials rescinded agreements with six school districts, saying previous administrations misapplied Title IX protections.

Apr 8, 2026

Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax
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Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax

Phil Talmadge and Rob McKenna have joined forces with the Citizens Action Defense Fund to oppose Washington’s new tax on high-income earners, raising legal and constitutional questions.

Apr 7, 2026