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Opinion: How to use a two-way left turn lane
Doug Dahl explains the legal and safety reasoning behind using two-way left turn lanes for both entering and exiting traffic.
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program moving forward with plans for light rail
IBR officials updated the C-TRAN Board on Tuesday with light rail plans, as Greg Johnson confirmed direction from both states’ leadership to proceed despite unresolved funding and local resistance.
Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson is warning state agencies to prepare for deeper cuts as Washington’s budget shortfall worsens, with a new revenue forecast due June 24 and economic uncertainty growing.
Signature gathering begins soon on Washington voter ID initiative
Backers of IL26-126, a new Washington initiative requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship, expect to begin signature gathering within days to get the measure before lawmakers next year.
Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes
Darby Kaikkonen has sued Washington’s education superintendent, alleging she was fired from her state job in retaliation for a Tumwater school board vote opposing trans girls’ participation in girl…
Opinion: Washington’s CO2 tax jumps 16% in just three months to about 46 cents per gallon
In an opinion column, Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s carbon-tax price rose 16 percent last quarter to the equivalent of about 46 cents per gallon of gasoline, y…
Expect delays on northbound I-5 in Clark County for pavement repair work
Washington state crews will grind and inlay two stretches of northbound I-5 near Ridgefield and Woodland on June 11–12, closing a lane during daylight hours and causing traffic delays.
Fire District 3 firefighters rescue elderly couple and pets from burning home
Fire District 3 crews saved an elderly couple and their two dogs from a burning manufactured home in southwest Battle Ground while simultaneously treating another medical patient across the street.
The Commission on Aging asks, ‘How can older adults in Clark County connect socially?’
The Commission on Aging will hold a June 18 meeting focused on social connection programs for older adults in Clark County.
Opinion: A win-win for Washington state
Nancy Churchill outlines HB 2085 and a proposed legislative framework aimed at decentralizing governance in Washington state while preserving unity.
Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony set for June 25 in Vancouver
A number of community organizations are teaming up to honor Korean War veterans at a ceremony later this month, the 75th anniversary of the start of the war.
Opinion: You want to know how much Washington State now taxes you?
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines the major new taxes imposed on Washington residents and estimates the impact on someone earning $75,000 annually.
Opinion: WA Gov. Bob Ferguson defends lawlessness in California
The Washington State Republican Party criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson for signing a statement opposing President Trump’s lawful deployment of the National Guard in response to civil unrest in California.
Heritage Foundation ranks WA state 46th out of 51 in election integrity
WA State GOP Election Integrity Committee chairman Bill Bruch highlights the Heritage Foundation’s Election Integrity Scorecard, which ranks Washington 46th in the nation.
McLoughlin Heights Church of God hosts Community Safety & Wellness Day
McLoughlin Heights Church of God will host a free public event on June 28 that features CPR training, museum exhibits, games, and a community worship service.
Vancouver fire marshal issues recreational burn ban
A total ban on recreational burning will take effect in Vancouver starting June 13 due to dry weather and increased fire danger.
State-federal tensions over ICE rise as Trump deploys troops against LA protests
President Trump drew backlash after endorsing an arrest of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and deploying troops to Los Angeles amid protests over ICE activity.
Coroner says Decker girls died of suffocation as search for their father continues
The Chelan County Coroner confirmed 5-year-old Olivia, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 9-year-old Paityn Decker died from suffocation, as the search continues for their father, who is suspected in their mur…