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Opinion: Growing Pains and Green Gains – A smarter path for Clark County
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Opinion: Growing Pains and Green Gains – A smarter path for Clark County

Three mayors propose Transfer of Development Rights program to balance growth with farmland preservation in Clark County.

Apr 22, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s retail theft crisis is getting worse and Gov. Ferguson’s veto won’t help
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Opinion: Washington’s retail theft crisis is getting worse and Gov. Ferguson’s veto won’t help

Ferguson vetoed $500,000 for proven anti-theft program despite Washington losing $2.7 billion to retail crime in 2021.

Apr 22, 2026

Opinion: Cowards in black robes
Opinion

Opinion: Cowards in black robes

Judge refuses emergency protection for constitutional sheriffs facing removal by unelected board.

Apr 21, 2026

Opinion: Internal emails show income tax bill was designed to bypass the Constitution and lock out voters
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Opinion: Internal emails show income tax bill was designed to bypass the Constitution and lock out voters

Internal communications show legislators and AG's office strategically designed income tax bill to prevent public referendum while forcing Supreme Court review.

Apr 21, 2026

Letter: HB 2266 and fairness for Clark County communities
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Letter: HB 2266 and fairness for Clark County communities

Vancouver resident argues the housing bill expands placement options while limiting local government oversight of siting decisions.

Apr 21, 2026

Opinion: New study – Washington’s homelessness problem is worse than you think (and avoidable)
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Opinion: New study – Washington’s homelessness problem is worse than you think (and avoidable)

New data reveals Washington ranks first in chronic homelessness and per-capita overdose deaths nationwide.

Apr 20, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington’s new 9.9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 20, 2026

Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’
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Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’

Camas resident demands answers after ballots discovered next to trash can, endorses Quiring O'Brien for auditor.

Apr 19, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington's new 9.9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 17, 2026

POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?
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POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?

Districts across Washington warn of budget gaps as debate grows over rising costs versus inadequate state funding.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
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Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
Opinion

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability
Opinion

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: How should teachers adapt to AI?
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Opinion: How should teachers adapt to AI?

Washington Policy Center's Donald Kimball explores balancing AI benefits with preserving critical thinking in classrooms.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools
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Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.

Apr 15, 2026

Opinion: if you're a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates today
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Opinion: if you're a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates today

Lars Larson challenges Trump-hating liberals to voluntarily pay the higher tax rates Harris proposed.

Apr 15, 2026

Letter: It’s time to protect student choice in Washington classrooms
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Letter: It’s time to protect student choice in Washington classrooms

Vancouver resident calls for laws protecting students who opt out of animal dissection in science classes.

Apr 15, 2026