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Opinion: Pain at the pump is the point!
Nancy Churchill says Washington state Democrats want your tax dollars and they’re not afraid to use ‘strategic misrepresentation’ to fool you.
Opinion: Biased media coverage of RFK Jr. endangers fair elections
David Marks states that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘is condemned as a conspiracist and a critic of vaccination; he is punished by an enforced silence, without a chance to defend these charges.’
POLL: Do you agree with the proposal to allow workers to permanently opt out of participation in the state’s new long-term-care payroll tax, upon request?
Do you agree with the proposal to allow workers to permanently opt out of participation in the state’s new long-term-care payroll tax, upon request?
Opinion: Governor’s latest excuse for increasing gas prices is wrong according to his own source
After a year denying that the tax on CO2 emissions would meaningfully increase prices, the governor and others are now inventing new excuses for why their policy isn’t doing what they promised.
Opinion: Patient-centered decisions need to be the priority in staffing considerations
Elizabeth Hovde believes lawmakers should continue exploring ways to increase the current pipeline of nurses, avoiding unnecessary licensing restrictions.
Letter: Democrats are not grounded in reality enough to become humble and selfless leaders
Matt Garland believes ‘we need selfless yet courageous leaders who can assess reality empirically and make the changes or adjustments needed to restore American prosperity, sovereignty and security.’
Opinion: Make WA Cares optional, say Republicans who are pre-filing legislation
Elizabeth Hovde says WA Cares is harming workers financially and in some cases, low-income workers are being forced to give their money to a program that benefits others with higher incomes
Opinion: An income tax on capital gains won’t bring revenue stability
Taking effect for the first time this year, Washington is now the only state in the country to impose a standalone income tax on capital gains.
Opinion: Power to the people, via the legislative branch
Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center suggests we remember there’s a reason the people, via the legislative branch, come first in our founding documents.
Opinion: Department of Revenue publishes preliminary draft rules for capital gains tax
Public engagement and comment will be critical as the department rolls out and further implements the Washington State Capital Gains Excise Tax on Income.
Opinion: The condition of Washington’s highways is getting worse despite the increase in taxes
Charles Prestrud says that even though motorists are paying taxes on CO2 emissions, they won’t see any benefit when it comes to highway maintenance or completion of needed improvements.
POLL: Do you believe the Biden administration colluded with social media companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to censor speech protected by the First Amendment?
Do you believe the Biden administration colluded with social media companies during the COVID-19 pandemic to censor speech protected by the First Amendment?
Opinion: State factsheet not helpful for long-term-care crisis
Elizabeth Hovde says state lawmakers got it wrong with this program, bringing its residents a payroll tax that hurts workers.
Opinion: Bird for Governor Campaign calls for an end to ‘regressive racism’
OPINION: Semi Bird, the trailblazing black Republican candidate for governor, gains popularity by rejecting divisive labels, advocating for inclusivity, and uniting communities in Washington State.
Opinion: One observer’s solution to the Damian Lillard trade request
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reaches into his vast NBA experiences to offer his insight and perspective on the Trail Blazers’ current conundrum with its star player.
Opinion: Fourth of July cookouts are less expensive than last year
Pam Lewison says it is good to see the overall cost of this year’s Independence Day meal drop back down to a more affordable price per person.
Letter: ‘The sole purpose of this bill is to remove parents from their child’s life’
Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her support for the ‘Reject 5599’ effort
Opinion: New parks fees should be scrapped
Long-time Clark County resident and journalist Marvin Case shares his thoughts on county proposal to increase parking fees at parks.