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Opinion: Hiring someone for jobs around the house?
Households in Washington that hire caregivers or cleaners will have to keep records, offer contracts, and follow new compliance rules under HB 2355.
WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran
Kent resigned his top intelligence role after opposing U. S. involvement in Iran, criticizing both the administration’s policy and claims of an imminent Iranian threat.
Letter: Our way or the highway?
City emails and memos revealed a clash over hiring control for the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, highlighting the city’s behind-the-scenes influence as public tension mounted in Vancouver.
Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified
Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated.
Opinion: America’s newest anti-war activist – Joe Kent
Lars Larson criticizes Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to Iran strikes, questioning Kent’s stance as global threats persist.
Opinion: Let’s make Washington state affordable for everyone
Rep. David Stuebe criticizes state lawmakers’ spending increases and calls for tax relief, budget reforms, and restored funding for essential services across Washington.
Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session
Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue.
‘An upward trajectory’: Petroleum expert on Iran conflict’s impact on gas prices
Drivers in Washington are facing steeper costs at the pump due to supply disruptions, increased taxes, and a closed oil shipping route, which together raise expenses for businesses and consumers.
Opinion: Legislature agrees to increased spending in Supplemental Budget
Washington lawmakers approved an $80. 2 billion supplemental budget, banking on an income tax that is uncertain to withstand legal and electoral tests despite increasing spending beyond revenue pro…
Letter: ‘Only Florida has a more regressive tax structure than Washington’
Washington households earning the least pay 13. 8% in taxes, while the wealthiest 1% pay only 4. 1%, according to Camas resident Anthony Teso’s letter.
Battle Ground Citizen of the Year for 2025 announced & celebration planned
Johanna Hyatt has helped lead fundraising events, library initiatives, and aid for multiple local nonprofits during over a decade of community service in Battle Ground.
Clark College State of the College Address highlights achievements, challenges and regional impact
Clark College’s annual address showcased student achievements, rising enrollment, robust scholarships, and workforce-driven academic programs influencing the regional economy in Southwest Washington.
Opinion: ‘I-5 Bridge replacement plan does not accomplish the needs of the project’
Transportation architect Kevin Peterson outlines why the current I-5 Bridge proposal falls short on mobility, urban design, and transit, and offers alternative solutions including BRT and urban int…
Vancouver Police investigate convenience store robbery
Police are investigating after two males reportedly robbed a convenience store on E Mill Plain Blvd at gunpoint, taking cash and merchandise but leaving the clerk unharmed.
Second alarm fire damages two homes in East Vancouver’s Cascade Park Estates
Fire crews encountered extreme heat and shifting conditions battling a blaze that damaged two neighboring Cascade Park Estates homes Saturday night, requiring mutual aid and a second alarm.
School bus involved in crash in Vancouver on Friday
A Pontiac G8 collided with an elementary school bus at NE 99th and NE 23rd Ave, but no children or drivers required hospitalization, according to officials.
Crown Point Country Museum Grand Opening set for Sat., March 21
Visitors to Corbett’s new Crown Point Country Museum can explore the region’s early settlements, Wasco Nation heritage, art by Charles W. Post, and unique geological collections.
Opinion: Two ways to keep right
Doug Dahl explains how Washington drivers must “keep right” differently depending on whether traffic flows in one direction or both, plus the exceptions that apply to two-way turn lanes.