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VIDEO: Former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks out against Washington income tax
Politics

VIDEO: Former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks out against Washington income tax

Former Rep. Herrera Beutler joined Let's Go Washington's push to repeal the state's new income tax on individuals earning over $1 million annually.

Sep 2, 2026

Uncounted late ballots jump in WA as fears of Postal Service delays intensify
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Uncounted late ballots jump in WA as fears of Postal Service delays intensify

Late ballots in Washington's primary rose 32%, from 16,131 in 2024 to 20,267 in 2025, with rural counties hit hardest.

Sep 2, 2026

Flock cameras cost Washington taxpayers millions as backlash grows
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Flock cameras cost Washington taxpayers millions as backlash grows

Flock cameras have cost Washington taxpayers at least $2 million as nearly 80 jurisdictions face backlash over data privacy.

Sep 2, 2026

Opinion: A clear admission of guilt
Opinion

Opinion: A clear admission of guilt

Editor Ken Vance argues the Clark County Council's new Rules of Procedure are a clear admission of guilt over Belkot's C-TRAN removal.

Sep 2, 2026

Opinion: Recovery was the promise; delisting Is the test
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Opinion: Recovery was the promise; delisting Is the test

American Stewards of Liberty petitioned Fish and Wildlife on Aug. 21 to delist the gray wolf, arguing listed wolf groups fail the ESA's own species definition.

Sep 2, 2026

WA state workers stage walkout amid clash over pay demands
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WA state workers stage walkout amid clash over pay demands

Workers at more than 100 worksites statewide walked out for an hour, citing frustration over the state's failure to propose adequate pay hikes ahead of an Oct. 1 contract deadline.

Sep 1, 2026

Washington gas prices surge while other states see drop
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Washington gas prices surge while other states see drop

Washington's gas average hit $5.37 per gallon Tuesday, up from $4.40 a year ago, with diesel at $6.52 statewide.

Sep 1, 2026

Belkot says ‘this is so wrong’ as Clark County Council changes its Rule of Procedure
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Belkot says ‘this is so wrong’ as Clark County Council changes its Rule of Procedure

Clark County Council amended its Rules of Procedure to allow directing councilor votes and removing board members by simple majority.

Sep 1, 2026

Opinion: Six charts that explain Washington’s budget problem
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Opinion: Six charts that explain Washington’s budget problem

Washington spending grew 148% from 2013 to 2025, outpacing 112% revenue growth and population plus inflation by 77%.

Sep 1, 2026

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to host Service Academy Information Night at Vancouver Community library
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to host Service Academy Information Night at Vancouver Community library

Students ages 17–22 in Washington's Third District can apply for a service academy nomination through Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez.

Sep 1, 2026

Opinion: Setting the record straight on Gluesenkamp Perez’s new attack ad
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Opinion: Setting the record straight on Gluesenkamp Perez’s new attack ad

Braun's campaign says a 2017 property tax adjustment cut rates for most owners, especially rural homeowners.

Sep 1, 2026

Opinion: ‘Olympia doesn't have a resource problem; it has a priority problem’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Olympia doesn't have a resource problem; it has a priority problem’

Derek Thompson, candidate for 49th District Position 2, argues Olympia has a priority problem, not a resource problem.

Sep 1, 2026

Washougal City Council begins national search for next city manager
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Washougal City Council begins national search for next city manager

GMP Consultants, a national executive search firm, is leading Washougal's search for a new city manager ahead of David Scott's spring 2027 retirement.

Sep 1, 2026

Education leaders react to $17B Meta settlement
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Education leaders react to $17B Meta settlement

47 state AGs secured a $17B settlement with Meta over allegations its platforms addicted and harmed children and teens.

Aug 31, 2026

Christian program spreads across PNW public schools
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Christian program spreads across PNW public schools

LifeWise Academy is active in 14 Washington schools, with interest reported in about 83% of the state's school districts.

Aug 31, 2026

Opinion: A school bell should not be a bargaining chip
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Opinion: A school bell should not be a bargaining chip

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues public educators should not withhold school from children to gain bargaining leverage.

Aug 31, 2026

Opinion: Striking workers are now expected to seek work like others
Opinion

Opinion: Striking workers are now expected to seek work like others

Washington's ESD faces federal pressure to enforce work-search rules for striking workers or risk losing funding and employer tax credits.

Aug 28, 2026

County to host manufactured home park information session
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County to host manufactured home park information session

Clark County's Sept. 14 session covers a proposed overlay zone to preserve manufactured home parks and limit displacement.

Aug 28, 2026