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POLL: What should be the top priority for lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers to weigh in on which issue Washington lawmakers should prioritize as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
Opinion: American Legion Auxiliary formation meeting scheduled in Amboy
Chartering effort underway to form a new American Legion Auxiliary unit connected to American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 Amboy and provides details about an upcoming informational meeting.
Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing the escalating cost estimates undermine claims…
C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene
The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Composition Review Committee as disputes continue over compliance with state law and potential grant…
Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins
Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the rising cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project as the 2026 legislative session begins.
Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds
Federal investigators are examining whether four Washington school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports, as state and federal policies continue…
Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?
Dick Rylander outlines reasons for opposing the Washougal School District levy requests ahead of the Feb. 10 special election, citing funding increases and performance data.
VIDEO: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate
Washington lawmakers debated Senate Bill 5855, a proposal that would generally prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public.
How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI
Washington lawmakers are weighing multiple bills to regulate artificial intelligence, including proposals targeting deepfakes, chatbot safeguards for minors, and discrimination in AI-driven decisions.
Eileen Quiring O’Brien launches official campaign website for Clark County auditor
Eileen Quiring O’Brien announced the launch of her official campaign website as a central information hub for the Clark County auditor race.
Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal licensure recognition to reduce broader workforce licensing barriers.
Clark County hosting open house for transportation ADA transition plan on Jan. 22
Clark County is updating its transportation ADA transition plan and will host a public open house on Jan. 22 to share details and gather community input.