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Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 5
The candidate filing period for Clark County’s 2025 elections opens May 5, with online and in-person options available for prospective candidates.
House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down
House Democrats in Washington advanced several tax hike proposals as the legislative session nears its end, aiming to address a major budget shortfall.
Republican budget leaders see showdown ahead as Senate Democrats approve trio of major tax increases
Senate Democrats in Washington have approved major tax increases, prompting Republican budget leaders to warn of a growing showdown ahead.
Representatives from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts to hold joint town hall on May 3
Lawmakers from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts will host a joint town hall on May 3 at Battle Ground City Hall to review the legislative session and hear from residents.
POLL: Why did voters reject all three tax proposals in the April 22 special election?
Clark County voters rejected all three tax measures on the April 22 special election ballot, prompting questions about trust, affordability, and communication.
Opinion: The war on parental rights
Nancy Churchill argues that Olympia lawmakers are undermining voter-approved parental rights by rewriting key legislation and silencing dissent.
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters signed into law, including one to help breweries operate their kitchen space
Two bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Kevin Waters were signed into law this week, aiming to help Washington breweries operate more flexibly and streamline OSPI’s participation on the state’s timb…
6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature
A proposed 6-cent gas tax hike is central to a transportation funding deal under negotiation in the Washington Legislature, aimed at raising $3. 2 billion over six years.
Voters reject tax proposals in April 22 special election
Clark County voters rejected all three tax measures on the April 22 special election ballot, including proposals in Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, and Hockinson.
In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills
The Washington State House passed three major tax hike bills after midnight Tuesday, including measures impacting property taxes, electric vehicles, and large businesses.
Opinion: Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice
Todd Myers urges the governor to remove emergency clauses from bills that appear intended to block voter input rather than address real emergencies.
Governor signs Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s teenage workforce bill into law
A new law championed by Rep. Stephanie McClintock will allow more flexible work hours for students in approved training programs starting July 2026.
Washington Democrats abandon property tax hike
Washington Democrats have abandoned their proposal to repeal the 1% cap on property tax growth, ending a major tax debate this legislative session.
Senate Democrats approve first wave of massive tax hikes; an ‘expensive day for the taxpayers’
Senate Democrats approved a series of new tax increases Saturday, prompting Republican leaders to warn of higher costs for working families across Washington.
Rep. Walsh wants to bring DOGE to Washington state
Rep. Jim Walsh has introduced a bill to create the Washington Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to audit state agencies and cut waste as an alternative to proposed tax increases.
Opinion: Parents told to have a seat; government knows best
Elizabeth New says recent Washington legislation chips away at parental rights by allowing schools to facilitate health services without parent notification.
Republican budget leaders agree with governor: latest Democrat tax plan is wrong for Washington
Senate Republicans say they agree with the governor that the latest $2 billion Democrat tax proposal is too large and push for a no-new-taxes alternative.
Belkot speaks before C-TRAN board; directors pause vote on light rail funding language until July
Michelle Belkot spoke at Tuesday’s C-TRAN board meeting, calling her removal from the board unlawful; directors postponed a vote on light rail funding language until July amid legal challenges.