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Leslie Lewallen officially files for re-election to Camas City Council
Politics

Leslie Lewallen officially files for re-election to Camas City Council

Leslie Lewallen launches her re-election campaign for Camas City Council, highlighting key accomplishments and a continued focus on community priorities.

May 10, 2025

Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’
Opinion

Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and other legislative tactics that limit public participation.

May 7, 2025

Opinion: What the 2025 legislature tells us about why Washington’s government keeps failing
Opinion

Opinion: What the 2025 legislature tells us about why Washington’s government keeps failing

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s government fails because it resists humility, experimentation, and accountability in its policymaking.

May 6, 2025

Town hall: Republicans say they are the ones fighting for the working class
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Town hall: Republicans say they are the ones fighting for the working class

Four Republican legislators gathered in Battle Ground for a town hall to address rising taxes, education concerns, and their push to support Washington’s working class.

May 6, 2025

Pooneh Gray Files for Vancouver City Council
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Pooneh Gray Files for Vancouver City Council

Pooneh Gray has filed to run for Position #1 on the Vancouver City Council, emphasizing public safety, homelessness solutions, and community justice.

May 6, 2025

Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’
Opinion

Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’

Rep. John Ley reflects on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting local funding victories and warning of major tax increases passed by the majority.

May 2, 2025

Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies
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Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies

School districts in Washington are filing civil rights complaints against the state over gender identity policies, prompting a federal Title IX investigation.

May 2, 2025

Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’
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Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’

The White House hosted a May 1 press briefing on “Restoring Common Sense” as the nation reflected on the first 100 days of President Trump’s current term.

May 2, 2025

Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap
Opinion

Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new mandates.

May 2, 2025

John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission
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John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission

John Jay has announced his candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission District Three, Position 3, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and balanced governance.

May 2, 2025

Candidate filing week begins Monday
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Candidate filing week begins Monday

Candidate Filing Week for Washington’s 2025 election cycle runs May 5–9, with declarations and payments due by 5 p. m. Friday.

May 2, 2025

17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets
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17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets

17th District lawmakers helped secure more than $46 million in the state’s 2025–27 capital and transportation budgets for key projects across Camas, Washougal, Vancouver, and Southwest Washington.

May 2, 2025

Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn’t have
Opinion

Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn’t have

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the 2025-27 state budget as unsustainable, calling for reforms in spending, taxation, and accountability.

May 1, 2025

Wins and losses: WA legislative leaders share takeaways on this year’s session
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Wins and losses: WA legislative leaders share takeaways on this year’s session

Lawmakers from both parties weighed in on the wins and losses from this year’s 105-day Washington legislative session, with tax policy and budget decisions at the forefront.

May 1, 2025

Opinion: ‘The results of the April 22 special election give me some hope that voters have had enough of the nonsense’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘The results of the April 22 special election give me some hope that voters have had enough of the nonsense’

Editor Ken Vance reflects on the rejection of all three tax-related propositions in the April 22 special election, connecting the result to financial realities facing working families.

Apr 30, 2025

‘Main Street, not Wall Street’: Trump defends tariffs, touts immigration success
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‘Main Street, not Wall Street’: Trump defends tariffs, touts immigration success

President Donald Trump marked the 100th day of his second term with a rally in Michigan, defending his immigration crackdown and tariffs while claiming sweeping policy wins.

Apr 30, 2025

Letter: ‘Democrats never met an increase in fees, taxes or charges they wouldn’t vote for’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Democrats never met an increase in fees, taxes or charges they wouldn’t vote for’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk argues that unchecked one-party Democrat rule in Washington state has led to steep increases in taxes and erosion of individual rights — with nonvoters to blame.

Apr 29, 2025

Letter: ‘They fear our voices — but we have not yet begun to fight’
Opinion

Letter: ‘They fear our voices — but we have not yet begun to fight’

In a strongly worded letter, Vancouver resident Justin Forsman accuses local political figures and media of suppressing dissent and free speech during his campaign.

Apr 29, 2025