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Public comment prevails: No action taken on Clerk agenda item at Clark County Council meeting
Clark County Council declined to advance a proposal to make the County Clerk position appointed, deferring the issue to the Charter Review Commission after public concerns over transparency.
Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on how today’s Democratic Party diverges from the values he associates with his father’s generation, citing issues like taxation, gender policies, and shifting ideology in…
Trump signs ‘big, beautiful bill’ during White House July 4 celebration
President Trump signed the “big, beautiful bill” on July 4 during a White House event featuring a military flyover and Republican leaders.
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new trans…
Opinion: Trump Administration rolls out program to help verify that only U.S. citizens can cast ballots
Bill Bruch outlines the Trump administration’s new citizenship verification system aimed at ensuring only U. S. citizens are eligible to vote.
US Supreme Court limits injunctions, allows President Trump to act on birthright citizenship ban
The U. S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to limit nationwide injunctions and allow a Trump executive order on birthright citizenship to take effect in 28 states.
POLL: What should lawmakers prioritize to avoid a budget shortfall by 2027?
Despite record tax hikes, Washington may face a deficit and could dip into reserves Washington state faces a potential budget shortfall by the end of the 2025–27 biennium, despite record-high tax r…
WA may have to dip into emergency reserves, despite historic tax increases
Despite record revenue and the largest tax hike in state history, Washington may face a budget shortfall by 2027 and could need to tap emergency reserves, according to the latest ERFC report.
Opinion: Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen thinks Washington is a great place to do business
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth challenges Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s claim that Washington is a top state for business, pointing to data showing the opposite.
Supreme Court to decide landmark parental rights case
The U. S. Supreme Court is weighing a key parental rights case over Maryland’s decision to remove opt-out options for lessons on gender and sexuality in early education.
Opinion: It’s never sunny in liberal land
Lars Larson criticizes Democrats’ reactions to Trump’s military action against Iran and contrasts it with past Democratic leadership and media coverage.
WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law
WAGOP has announced full support for the DOJ’s lawsuit against Washington state, calling Senate Bill 5375 an unconstitutional attack on religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s Confession practice.
Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee
Rep. John Ley has been appointed to three legislative work committees, including a key bi-state group overseeing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project across the Columbia River.
Opinion: Mail-in ballots – exposing the massive corruption of American elections is happening in real time
Bill Bruch claims newly declassified FBI intel confirms Chinese interference in the 2020 election through fake IDs and mail-in ballots, calling it a real-time exposure of election corruption.
Letter: The Charterist II – The first Charter Review Commission
In his second letter on the County Charter, candidate John Jay examines the history, structure, and results of Clark County’s first Charter Review Commission, urging future commissions to prioritiz…
League of Women Voters schedules Vancouver City Council candidate forum
A public forum for candidates running for Vancouver City Council Position 1 will be held June 26, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County.
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visits U.S. Department of Transportation to oppose light rail in I-5 Bridge project
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visited federal transportation officials in Washington, D. C. , to advocate against the proposed light rail component of the I-5 Bridge project.
Opinion: Political motivated violence from the left is replacing discourse at a troubling rate
Bill Bruch warns that targeted violence against elected officials is replacing political discourse, as attacks on Democrats who break party lines raise serious national concerns.