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Opinion: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issues ruling in WA state redistricting case
Opinion

Opinion: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issues ruling in WA state redistricting case

Bill Bruch critiques the Ninth Circuit’s decision affirming Judge Lasnik’s ruling that Washington’s redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act, impacting Sen. Nikki Torres and other GOP lawma…

Aug 28, 2025

League of Women Voters presents panel on Clark County Charter
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League of Women Voters presents panel on Clark County Charter

The League of Women Voters will host a Sept. 8 panel at Vancouver Community Library to discuss the Clark County Charter, featuring four panelists who helped draft it.

Aug 27, 2025

Letter: Time for Vancouver and Clark County to end DEI
Opinion

Letter: Time for Vancouver and Clark County to end DEI

Peter Bracchi argues in a letter that Vancouver and Clark County should end DEI programs, saying they lack public support, create division, and drain resources without clear results.

Aug 27, 2025

Letter: ‘The people who we elect to sit at that review table is a big deal’
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Letter: ‘The people who we elect to sit at that review table is a big deal’

Anna Miller voices support for Janna Meyer’s candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, citing her focus on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure.

Aug 27, 2025

Letter: The foreign hand in Vancouver’s future, and who’s really running our city?
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Letter: The foreign hand in Vancouver’s future, and who’s really running our city?

Mayoral candidate Justin Forsman argues that global organizations are influencing Vancouver’s policies through ICLEI, urging voters to resist road diets, annexation, and international agendas.

Aug 25, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents
Opinion

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement.

Aug 21, 2025

Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
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Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging online each session to support or oppose bills.

Aug 21, 2025

Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans
Opinion

Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Washington’s ballot status reports, citing dead voters’ ballots, duplicate voting, and voter roll issues across multiple counties.

Aug 21, 2025

Letter: Tik Tok – time for a new mayor
Opinion

Letter: Tik Tok – time for a new mayor

Peter Bracchi urges Vancouver to address ADA violations caused by blocked sidewalks and expresses support for Justin Forsman in the city’s mayoral race.

Aug 21, 2025

WA Republicans confident they can retake 3rd Congressional District seat
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WA Republicans confident they can retake 3rd Congressional District seat

A WAGOP poll shows Marie Gluesenkamp Perez trailing multiple GOP challengers, with John Braun the first to announce a 2026 run for Washington’s 3rd District seat.

Aug 15, 2025

Opinion: How many illegal voters are registered to vote in WA state?
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Opinion: How many illegal voters are registered to vote in WA state?

Bill Bruch cites reports of inaccuracies in Washington’s voter rolls and calls for passing IL26-126 to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Aug 15, 2025

New Congressional District 3 poll shows Republicans will win
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New Congressional District 3 poll shows Republicans will win

A WAGOP-commissioned poll shows Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez trailing John Braun, Heidi St. John, and Jim Walsh in potential 2026 matchups for Washington’s 3rd District.

Aug 14, 2025

Jennifer Heine-Withee in race for Battle Ground School Board Position 1
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Jennifer Heine-Withee in race for Battle Ground School Board Position 1

Jennifer Heine-Withee, a longtime education advocate and Battle Ground Schools volunteer, has entered the race for School Board Position 1, pledging to focus on transparency, fiscal responsibility,…

Aug 13, 2025

John Braun announces run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District
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John Braun announces run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District

State Sen. John Braun, a U. S. Navy veteran and business owner, has announced his run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District, highlighting leadership in business, the military, and public service.

Aug 12, 2025

Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano to take Trump appointment as Eastern WA U.S. attorney
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Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano to take Trump appointment as Eastern WA U.S. attorney

Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano will step down to accept a Trump appointment as U. S. attorney for Eastern Washington, leaving his Silent Majority Foundation role amid ongoing high-capacity magazine litig…

Aug 9, 2025

Opinion: Republican poll bursts propaganda
Opinion

Opinion: Republican poll bursts propaganda

Jay Fratt shares poll results from Olympia and Tumwater school districts showing most respondents oppose allowing biological boys in girls’ high school sports.

Aug 9, 2025

Two councilors share their initial views on annexation proposals
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Two councilors share their initial views on annexation proposals

Two local leaders weigh in on Vancouver’s four annexation proposals. Bart Hansen supports cautious expansion; Michelle Belkot opposes annexation due to budget concerns and public opposition from co…

Aug 8, 2025

FVRL levy lid lift being approved by voters
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FVRL levy lid lift being approved by voters

Early election results show Proposition 1 passing with nearly 53 percent approval, allowing Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries to raise its levy rate from $0.27 to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed prope…

Aug 7, 2025