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Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small businesses, and undermine Washington’s economic competitiveness.
Republicans celebrate school choice in US Senate hearing, while Dems question fairness
Republicans and Democrats clashed during a U. S. Senate hearing over school choice, with supporters praising expanded options for families and critics warning the policies could deepen inequities i…
County Council still looking to change language in Rules of Procedure
Clark County Council members continued debating proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure tied to last year’s removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN board, including new language that would re…
WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity
The Washington State Senate approved Senate Bill 5855, sending the proposal to the House and advancing a debate over whether law enforcement officers, including federal agents, should be barred fro…
Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of non-emergency hospital services and supports HB 2250 to restore residency-based limits.
Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project
Rep. John Ley outlines the status of several bills addressing transit governance, accountability for the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project, criminal sentencing standards, and ongoing state re…
Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers
Sen. John Braun argues that fraud and nepotism within Washington’s Community Reinvestment Plan undermine taxpayer trust and calls for stronger accountability through Senate Bill 6205.
Rep. Kevin Waters sponsors bill that would strengthen wildfire prevention and provide counties with a new revenue option
House Bill 2653 would allow Washington counties to manage fuel breaks on federally owned land near roadways and retain revenue from timber sales tied to wildfire prevention work.
Clark County Council discusses statement regarding ICE
Clark County Council members debated whether issuing a statement on ICE would ease community concerns or further complicate law enforcement operations in the county.
Leslie Lewallen stays and fights for Washington as director of Future 42 Clark County
Former Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen is leading the Clark County chapter of Future 42, a new organization focused on policy advocacy, accountability, and engaging persuadable voters at the l…
Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’
Retired judge Dave Larson argues that prioritizing political power over constitutional principles has undermined representative government and calls for renewed civic responsibility.
Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting
Rob Anderson urges residents to closely watch an upcoming Clark County Council meeting where an immigration-related resolution and proposed rule changes are expected to be discussed.
Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis
An opinion column arguing that Washington’s energy code has driven up housing costs and outlining how HB 2486 aims to limit those impacts for smaller, more affordable homes.
Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project
Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to review costs, management, and oversight.
County Charter Review Commission sets meeting schedule, selects officers
The Clark County Charter Review Commission set a weekly meeting schedule beginning Feb. 4 and selected officers as it begins its review of the county charter.
WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative
The Washington Secretary of State certified a parental rights initiative after verifying enough valid signatures, sending the measure to the Legislature and likely placing it on the November 2026 b…
WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown
Washington’s governor and attorney general outlined preparations for a potential immigration crackdown, including possible conflicts between federal agents and state or local authorities
Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors online.