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Opinion: WA Cares commission meets, hears financial updates
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Opinion: WA Cares commission meets, hears financial updates

WA Cares commission reviews fund solvency with updates on tax revenue and future risks.

Dec 16, 2024

Letter: ‘The city (of Vancouver does not enforce city codes for environmental protection and human safety’
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Letter: ‘The city (of Vancouver does not enforce city codes for environmental protection and human safety’

Peter Bracchi criticizes Vancouver’s enforcement of environmental and safety codes, urging action to protect Burnt Bridge Creek and critical areas.

Dec 13, 2024

Opinion: The best next steps for public schools in Washington state
Opinion

Opinion: The best next steps for public schools in Washington state

Liv Finne outlines actionable reforms to improve Washington public schools, addressing declining enrollment, education policy, and school choice.

Dec 13, 2024

POLL: Should participation in girls’ sports be limited to students assigned female at birth, as proposed by the WIAA?
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POLL: Should participation in girls’ sports be limited to students assigned female at birth, as proposed by the WIAA?

WIAA’s proposed policy on girls’ sports sparks debate over fairness and inclusivity.

Dec 13, 2024

Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some
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Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some

Legislation aims to improve WA Cares by reopening opt-out exemptions and enabling spouses to share benefits, addressing criticism of the long-term care program.

Dec 12, 2024

Opinion: Red light runners and green light waiters
Opinion

Opinion: Red light runners and green light waiters

Doug Dahl of Target Zero discusses driver safety at intersections, exploring laws on red light runners and the importance of defensive driving.

Dec 12, 2024

Opinion: Nine days without wind power is a reminder of the need for reliable energy
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Opinion: Nine days without wind power is a reminder of the need for reliable energy

Todd Myers discusses the critical need for reliable energy as Washington faces increasing demand, emphasizing lessons from recent wind power shortages.

Dec 11, 2024

Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall
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Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall

New WA legislators face tough decisions on a $2 billion shortfall and spending.

Dec 10, 2024

Opinion: Competency-based hiring is wise, and state lawmakers are helping the cause
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Opinion: Competency-based hiring is wise, and state lawmakers are helping the cause

Elizabeth New (Hovde) explores how Washington state is advancing competency-based hiring practices, reducing barriers for job seekers.

Dec 9, 2024

Opinion: Why Bob Ferguson is wrong and what SMF is doing about it
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Opinion: Why Bob Ferguson is wrong and what SMF is doing about it

Silent Majority Foundation challenges Bob Ferguson over alleged rights violations in federal lawsuit.

Dec 9, 2024

Letter: Vancouver City Council decided to do away with being able to address the council as a whole
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Letter: Vancouver City Council decided to do away with being able to address the council as a whole

Vancouver City Council’s decision to limit citizen comments sparks debate.

Dec 7, 2024

Opinion: The real test for impaired driving
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Opinion: The real test for impaired driving

Doug Dahl discusses DUI laws, drug recognition, and the importance of identifying impaired drivers to keep roads safe.

Dec 5, 2024

Opinion: Washington State’s resistance to ICE declared unconstitutional
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Opinion: Washington State’s resistance to ICE declared unconstitutional

Nancy Churchill discusses a Ninth Circuit Court ruling declaring Washington state’s ICE resistance unconstitutional.

Dec 4, 2024

Opinion: Wolves mismanaged
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Opinion: Wolves mismanaged

Nancy Churchill discusses challenges in balancing wolf conservation with livestock protection.

Dec 1, 2024

Letter: Washougal resident encourages others to read and forward concerns to legislators
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Letter: Washougal resident encourages others to read and forward concerns to legislators

Washougal resident urges legislative action to counter global authority efforts.

Dec 1, 2024

Opinion: What to do when the lights go out
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Opinion: What to do when the lights go out

What to do when traffic lights are out? Doug Dahl explains key safety tips.

Dec 1, 2024

Opinion: ‘Farmer’s Share’ of Thanksgiving highlights need for policy solutions
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Opinion: ‘Farmer’s Share’ of Thanksgiving highlights need for policy solutions

Pam Lewison highlights the challenges farmers face this Thanksgiving, showing the small share of grocery spending that reaches food producers.

Nov 29, 2024

Letter: ‘We The People have seen during the pandemic how recommendations were quickly enforced as laws’
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Letter: ‘We The People have seen during the pandemic how recommendations were quickly enforced as laws’

Washougal resident Mike Johnson raises concerns about the WHO’s proposed pandemic treaty and its potential impact on U.S. sovereignty.

Nov 26, 2024