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Rep. David Stuebe’s bill to give small cities additional options to strengthen fire protection receives committee support
House Bill 2224 advanced out of committee after supporters said it would give cities more flexibility to fund fire and emergency medical services while preserving local control and voter approval.
VIDEO: Bill dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ clears WA Senate committee
A bill critics label the “initiative killer” cleared a Washington Senate committee on a party-line vote after all Republican amendments were rejected.
Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to modernize beer warehousing laws receives a public hearing
House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, received a public hearing as lawmakers considered updates to Washington’s beer warehousing laws.
Michelle Belkot announces bid for re-election to Clark County Council, District 2
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot announced she is seeking re-election in District 2 in the November 2026 General Election.
Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives a public hearing
House Bill 2531, sponsored by Rep. David Stuebe, received a public hearing as lawmakers consider changes to Medicaid reimbursement and funding stability for emergency ambulance providers.
Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’
Rep. John Ley invites Clark County residents to share their views by participating in a legislative priorities survey during the 2026 session.
POLL: Do the proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure suggest the council lacked authority in 2025?
A new reader poll asks whether proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure indicate the council lacked clear authority during a 2025 board removal.
Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing
Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to revise state law governing transit boards and is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Olympia.
Do the County Council’s proposed changes to Rules of Procedure prove Belkot was correct?
Clark County Council discussions about rewriting its Rules of Procedure raise new questions about whether Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board last year lacked clear authority under exis…
Rep. David Stuebe sponsors bill to strengthen enforcement of auto insurance laws and protect Washington drivers
Rep. David Stuebe has introduced HB 2308, a bill aimed at strengthening enforcement of Washington’s auto insurance laws and increasing accountability for repeat uninsured drivers.
Opinion: Vancouver councilors responsible for stoking irrational fears in the community
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes a Vancouver City Council declaration on immigration enforcement, arguing it fuels fear, undermines law enforcement, and lacks supporting evide…
An icy reception for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts
Advocates for schools, child care, higher education, and climate programs sharply criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts during early legislative hearings.
Opinion: Washington should stop shielding domestic abusers and sexual offenders from deportation
Vancouver attorney Angus Lee argues Washington law improperly shields convicted domestic abusers, sexual offenders, and drunk drivers from deportation and urges lawmakers to change it.
Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care
Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning that rising taxes and regulation threaten long-term economic stability.
Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974
Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to decertify elected county sheriffs across Washington.
Opinion: When the state orders discounts and sends you the bill
Nancy Churchill argues that HB 2373 would raise electric rates by shifting the cost of mandated low-income utility discounts onto local ratepayers, particularly in rural Washington counties.
State Rep. Sharon Wylie announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
State Rep. Sharon Wylie announced she is running for Clark County auditor and will not seek re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives.
Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge
The U. S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a major hurdle for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.