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Opinion: Washington’s broken trust
Dave Upthegrove's 80,000-acre forest ban is forcing rural school districts into state financial control and massive teacher layoffs.
Opinion: Cue the revenuers
State hiring 300 tax collectors this summer even though income tax revenue won't arrive until 2029.
Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’
Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.
Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge
Vancouver resident calls for project discipline after 22 years of planning and nearly half a billion in costs.
Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington
Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington continues favoring unions over worker choice.
Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9.9% income tax in Klickitat Superior Court.
Letter: ‘Oregon and Washington aren't refusing to clean their rolls — they're contesting federal jurisdiction and timing’
Camas resident challenges Lars Larson's fraud claims, explaining legal disputes over federal jurisdiction.
Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’
IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.
POLL: Do you support extending light rail beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square?
Readers can weigh in on Anne McEnerny-Ogle's proposal to extend light rail beyond the waterfront to Library Square for improved C-TRAN connections.
Opinion: Passing a cyclist – Law, myth and a little patience
Most drivers can't legally pass cyclists in-lane due to vehicle width versus road measurements.
Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit
Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs instead of endless tax increases.
Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’
Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls before elections.
Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County
Psychiatric provider calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.
Opinion: Sheriffs fight back
Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify and remove sheriffs, bypassing voter oversight in Washington.
Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power
Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action.
Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year.
Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way
Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lane of their half of the road, not just when directly in front.
Opinion: The state’s RFK-proofing bill comes with a cost
Mandates like HB 2242 can lead to higher premiums as insurance companies absorb costs for new preventive services, affecting affordability statewide.