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Vancouver mayor pro tem acknowledges the mayor ‘set the trap’ for Michelle Belkot
Politics

Vancouver mayor pro tem acknowledges the mayor ‘set the trap’ for Michelle Belkot

Audio reveals Vancouver mayor pro tem described mayor’s plan to provoke Belkot at C-TRAN meeting, sparking removal and lawsuits.

Apr 4, 2025

Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden
Opinion

Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden

Nancy Churchill outlines new tax proposals in Washington state, warning of growing burdens on working families amid budget shortfalls and government overspending.

Apr 4, 2025

POLL: Is it time for new leadership at Vancouver City Hall?
Opinion

POLL: Is it time for new leadership at Vancouver City Hall?

A new weekly poll asks whether Vancouver voters should prioritize replacing the mayor and city council in the 2025 election.

Apr 3, 2025

Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?
Opinion

Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?

Rep. John Ley critiques the state’s proposed 2025-27 budgets, warning of record-breaking tax hikes and economic impacts.

Apr 3, 2025

18th District lawmakers ensure vital funding for projects in SW Washington are included in proposed 2025-27 House capital budget
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18th District lawmakers ensure vital funding for projects in SW Washington are included in proposed 2025-27 House capital budget

Lawmakers in the 18th District secured over $5. 6 million in proposed funding for projects in Vancouver and Battle Ground under the 2025-27 House capital budget.

Apr 3, 2025

Bill amending parents’ rights initiative passes another hurdle in the WA House
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Bill amending parents’ rights initiative passes another hurdle in the WA House

ESSB 5181, a bill modifying Washington’s parents’ rights initiative, advances amid sharp debate over student autonomy and parental access to information.

Apr 2, 2025

Opinion: Bill limiting notifications for parents passes committee
Opinion

Opinion: Bill limiting notifications for parents passes committee

A Washington Policy Center column critiques SB 5181, which would reduce parental notification rights in Washington public schools.

Apr 2, 2025

Letter: Blood on their hands — A call for real leadership in Vancouver
Opinion

Letter: Blood on their hands — A call for real leadership in Vancouver

Vancouver resident Justin Forsman calls for bold new leadership in a public letter.

Apr 2, 2025

Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate
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Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate

Washington House passes $77. 8B budget, sparking talks with Senate, governor.

Apr 1, 2025

Belkot files suit against Clark County, alleging civil rights violations, breaches to open meeting laws
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Belkot files suit against Clark County, alleging civil rights violations, breaches to open meeting laws

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot claims she was removed from the C-TRAN Board of Directors after she intended to vote to protect taxpayers Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot filed a lawsu…

Apr 1, 2025

43,153 people sign in to oppose property-tax increase heard Monday in Senate budget committee
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43,153 people sign in to oppose property-tax increase heard Monday in Senate budget committee

Over 43,000 Washingtonians oppose Senate Bill 5978, which would raise property taxes.

Apr 1, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes Union Ridge Elementary School “Tater Tots” to the State Capitol
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Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes Union Ridge Elementary School “Tater Tots” to the State Capitol

Union Ridge Elementary “Tater Tots” tour the Capitol and learn about lawmaking.

Apr 1, 2025

Republican budget leaders shocked by Democrats’ rejection of no-new-taxes, no-cuts budget proposal
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Republican budget leaders shocked by Democrats’ rejection of no-new-taxes, no-cuts budget proposal

Republicans express shock after Senate Democrats reject a no-tax alternative and pass a $78. 6B budget.

Mar 31, 2025

Democrats reject opportunity to pass a no-new-tax and no-cuts budget
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Democrats reject opportunity to pass a no-new-tax and no-cuts budget

Senate Democrats passed a $78. 5B budget relying on historic tax hikes, rejecting a no-new-tax GOP alternative.

Mar 31, 2025

Letter: ‘Thank you Michelle Belkot for your courage to question the light rail need and its prohibitive costs’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Thank you Michelle Belkot for your courage to question the light rail need and its prohibitive costs’

Vancouver resident praises Michelle Belkot for opposing light rail costs and urges ethical governance on transportation boards.

Mar 31, 2025

Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership
Opinion

Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership

Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, citing increased taxes, debt, and unchanged leadership.

Mar 31, 2025

Letter: ‘Thank you, Rep. Ley, for standing up and working to protect the hardworking residents of Southwest Washington’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Thank you, Rep. Ley, for standing up and working to protect the hardworking residents of Southwest Washington’

Camas resident thanks Rep. John Ley for standing against rising taxes.

Mar 29, 2025

Opinion: Senate Bill 5798 is a massive tax increase on the homeowners of Washington
Opinion

Opinion: Senate Bill 5798 is a massive tax increase on the homeowners of Washington

Senate Bill 5798 could dismantle property tax protections and raise costs for Washington homeowners.

Mar 28, 2025