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Shipboard fire response at Port of Vancouver
A fire in a cargo hold aboard a 656-foot break bulk carrier at the Port of Vancouver was brought under control in under four hours with no reported injuries.
Foes called it the ‘initiative killer;’ now it’s dead in the WA Legislature
Senate Bill 5973, which proposed new restrictions on initiative signature gathering, failed to advance before a legislative deadline.
Letter: ‘The intent of the proposed County Council resolution appears to be a general condemnation of our federal immigration enforcement officers’
Washougal resident Mike Johnson criticizes a proposed Clark County Council resolution regarding federal immigration enforcement in this letter to the editor.
WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1 and transfer $4. 5 billion, drawing sharp opposition from House Republicans.
Prairie High School presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’
Prairie High School will stage Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical with performances scheduled from Feb. 27 through March 7.
Clark County Joint Lobby closing March 9 to June for remodeling project
Clark County’s Joint Lobby will close March 9 through June 2026 for remodeling, with property tax payments still due April 30.
Opinion: Ecology’s war on private wells
Nancy Churchill argues a Department of Ecology lawsuit and related legislation threaten long-held private well water rights across Washington state.
VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9. 9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours of debate and multiple rejected amendments.
Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them
Rob Anderson and a concerned Ridgefield parent allege Ridgefield School District repeatedly failed to redact student names in public records releases tied to a cheer coach investigation.
‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up
A new forecast projects $827 million more in revenue for Washington’s current budget, offering relief as lawmakers finalize a supplemental spending plan.
Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state.
Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page
Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley.