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With more state financial stress on horizon, Ferguson signs WA budget
Washington’s latest $79. 4 billion state budget taps rainy day funds, reduces child care provider payments, and defers big tax collections, setting up a deficit in 2028.
Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs
Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements instead of voter recall, amid ongoing debate over constitutionality.
Opinion: Stalin would be proud – Clark County Socialists gathered for ‘No Kings’
Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson criticizes local and national groups for organizing protests that featured Auditor Greg Kimsey as a keynote, raising concerns about public trust and political par…
Higher payroll taxes may hit workers as eligibility rules broaden
Elizabeth New argues the state’s paid family leave system drains paychecks from lower-income workers and gives more to frequent and high-income users, urging repeal or major reform.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office completes extradition in homicide case
Dariel Nunez-Montero was transferred from Kentucky to the Clark County Jail and is being held as the investigation into the death of Courtney Clinton moves forward.
Letter: Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle makes several serious and incorrect engineering statements
Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and safety advantages of an immersed tunnel for the I-5 crossing.
Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?
Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs and improve service, Mark Harmsworth argues.
Opinion: The beginning of the end of anchor babies
Lars Larson argues the Constitution excludes children born to non-legal residents, as the Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship and public opinion data shows limited support.
County extends application deadline for Commission on Aging openings
Clark County is seeking diverse applicants to fill four roles on its Commission on Aging, with a focus on mobility and housing in 2026. New deadline set for applications.
VIDEO: Rejected – WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law
State officials stopped Let’s Go Washington’s referendum to overturn the new tax, citing constitutional limits. Legal and political battles, including a Supreme Court challenge, are expected next.
Washington’s studded tire deadline is March 31
Drivers must remove studded tires by March 31 or face a $137 fine, with WSDOT urging early action due to busy service centers and no planned deadline extension.
Community in Action: Police cruisers ‘crammed’ with snacks to benefit local students
Nearly 8,500 snacks filled police cruisers at Fred Meyer as the community rallied to stock high school pantries and build new relationships.
Southwest Washington lawmakers to hold a series of town hall meetings throughout the 17th Legislative District
Sen. Paul Harris, Rep. Kevin Waters, and Rep. David Stuebe will answer questions and discuss the state’s expanded operating budget and newly passed income tax at five April town halls.
Can your wellness routine be harming your teeth?
Dental enamel can’t regenerate once damaged, but steps like using a straw, rinsing with water, and choosing fluoride toothpaste can help protect your teeth from acidic beverages.
Vancouver Police investigate attempted murder
A 29-year-old man suffered critical injuries in a stabbing incident on NE 12th Street, with the alleged assailant Jason Johnson now facing multiple felony charges after release from medical care.
Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax
Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax law, emphasizing it can be expanded to reach more than just millionaires.
VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind
A 9. 9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citizen initiative seeking repeal.
Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind
A new law will tax households earning over $1 million, with funds aimed at expanding credits for lower-income residents. Lawsuits and challenges are already underway.