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Joe Kent thanks his supporters with message on social media
Politics

Joe Kent thanks his supporters with message on social media

Joe Kent thanks supporters on social media after his campaign for Washington’s 3rd District falls short.

Nov 19, 2024

Opinion: New FCC Chairman indicates shakeup for internet policy
Opinion

Opinion: New FCC Chairman indicates shakeup for internet policy

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr signals major shifts in internet policy, from net neutrality to rural broadband and tech regulations.

Nov 19, 2024

Recount expected in Washington state’s tight 18th LD Senate race
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Recount expected in Washington state’s tight 18th LD Senate race

Recount expected in tight 18th LD Senate race as Adrian Cortes leads by 343 votes.

Nov 19, 2024

Opinion: Washington’s shift blue is a mirage
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s shift blue is a mirage

Nancy Churchill explains why Washington’s perceived shift blue after 2024 is a mirage.

Nov 19, 2024

DOGE: Examples of federal spending that could be on the chopping block
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DOGE: Examples of federal spending that could be on the chopping block

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy lead the new Department of Government Efficiency, targeting controversial federal spending.

Nov 15, 2024

Area races appear headed for an automatic recount
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Area races appear headed for an automatic recount

Several local races in Clark County head toward automatic recounts as vote counts remain close.

Nov 15, 2024

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS
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Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS

President-elect Trump appoints Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, promising reform against corporate health influences.

Nov 14, 2024

Opinion: Confusing initiative titles should not be a thing
Opinion

Opinion: Confusing initiative titles should not be a thing

Elizabeth New (Hovde) highlights the need for reform on confusing ballot titles affecting voter clarity.

Nov 14, 2024

Evergreen School Board approves two replacement levies for February election
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Evergreen School Board approves two replacement levies for February election

Evergreen School Board approves two replacement levies for 2025 ballot.

Nov 13, 2024

Some Washington races still undecided; Democrats elect new Senate leadership
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Some Washington races still undecided; Democrats elect new Senate leadership

Washington’s state races remain close, with new Senate leadership elected, but several seats remain undecided.

Nov 12, 2024

Vancouver voters reject Proposition 4, police services levy
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Vancouver voters reject Proposition 4, police services levy

Proposition 4 would have funded additional sworn police officers, non-sworn police positions, efficiency-enhancing technologies, facility expenses, and costs related to police staff and services VA…

Nov 12, 2024

WAGOP unveils ‘Project to Resist Tyranny in Washington’
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WAGOP unveils ‘Project to Resist Tyranny in Washington’

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh announces the “Project to Resist Tyranny in Washington,” aimed at protecting constitutional rights and opposing perceived authoritarian measures in the state.

Nov 12, 2024

Opinion: As voters reject repeal of climate law, CO2 tax price nearly doubles
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Opinion: As voters reject repeal of climate law, CO2 tax price nearly doubles

CO2 tax in Washington may nearly double after voters reject I-2117, impacting gas prices.

Nov 12, 2024

Natural gas protection initiative approved by voters
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Natural gas protection initiative approved by voters

Washington state voters approved Initiative 2066, keeping natural gas as an option and repealing parts of a recent law restricting gas use.

Nov 11, 2024

Opinion: Participation in WA Cares will continue to be mandatory
Opinion

Opinion: Participation in WA Cares will continue to be mandatory

WA Cares remains mandatory after voters rejected Initiative 2124, says Elizabeth New Hovde of the Washington Policy Center, with potential future payroll tax increases on the horizon.

Nov 11, 2024

Letter: ‘I would advise that our energies now go into making sure cameras are added to the ballot boxes’
Opinion

Letter: ‘I would advise that our energies now go into making sure cameras are added to the ballot boxes’

Vancouver’s Ann Donnelly calls for increased ballot box security, urging officials to install surveillance cameras and seek answers in the ballot box attack investigation.

Nov 11, 2024

Saturday, Nov. 9: Elections Office releases latest numbers
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Saturday, Nov. 9: Elections Office releases latest numbers

Clark County Elections Office releases new results with close races still undecided as the latest updates reveal key changes in Southwest Washington contests.

Nov 9, 2024

Auditor Greg Kimsey said he ‘misspoke’ about previous comments to County Council about issue of cameras on county ballot boxes
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Auditor Greg Kimsey said he ‘misspoke’ about previous comments to County Council about issue of cameras on county ballot boxes

Auditor Greg Kimsey clarifies his stance on ballot box cameras after comments from County Councilor Karen Dill Bowerman.

Nov 9, 2024