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Opinion: Investment of grade forecasts actually over-estimate future traffic
Investment grade forecasts for SR 520 and Tacoma Narrows both overshot actual traffic — not the reverse.
Opinion: If Washington’s new income tax was about ‘fairness,’ why were affordability amendments rejected?
SB 6346 supporters promised affordability — but amendments for sales tax cuts, child credits, and voter protections were rejected.
Opinion: Washington state keeps making it harder for law enforcement to serve
Washington ranks last in the nation for police staffing — 1.37 officers per 1,000 residents vs. the national average of 2.31.
Opinion: The nation’s first pension raid is happening in Washington state
HB 2034 would strip billions from LEOFF 1 and redirect funds to unrelated state spending, setting a national precedent.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement project – Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205
Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin.
Letter: I-5 Bridge – Eliminate light rail, include two auxiliary lanes each way instead
IBR's own data shows two auxiliary lanes outperform the recommended one-lane design on every congestion measure.
Opinion: Remembering the fallen through the symbol of the Red Poppy
American Legion Auxiliary Tum Tum Unit 168 hosts a National Poppy Day outreach in Yacolt on May 22.
POLL: How would you rate the overall direction of Clark County right now?
Clark County Today asks residents to rate the county's direction as leaders plan for growth, safety, and affordability.
Opinion: Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.
Universal licensure recognition could replace Washington's patchwork of occupation-by-occupation licensing compacts.
Opinion: Tone deaf Tina Kotek ignores Oregon voters' Tuesday message
Oregon's Measure 120 failed 83–17 as Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy for the transportation tax defeat.
Opinion: Getting a ticket in your drive way
In Washington, some violations — including driving suspended — can be enforced on private property, even in your own driveway.
Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.
Opinion: Workers needed tax relief, but Olympia gave them something else
Washington's new 9.9% income tax faces a court challenge and a likely voter initiative before first payments are due in 2029.
Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial
Anthony Teso argues CCA repeal would transfer savings to Chevron and BP, not working families.
Letter: Why Petition IP26-645 is a stand for the people, not a political party
IP26-645 needs 400,000 signatures by July 2 to repeal Washington's new income-based tax.
Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free
Sharon Nasset argues fuel tax sends 100% to transportation, while tolling sends only 60% of net funds.
Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor
Gary Perman argues Camas insiders behind the government shift review helped craft a bond voters rejected by nearly 90%.
Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington
Former Gov. Gregoire says Washington's $80B budget reflects a spending problem, not an income problem.