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POLL: What do you think is the root cause of the recent rise in political violence?
Opinion

POLL: What do you think is the root cause of the recent rise in political violence?

What do you think is the root cause of the recent rise in political violence? Share your thoughts in this week’s poll.

Sep 19, 2024

Opinion: The $42 billion internet program that has connected zero people
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Opinion: The $42 billion internet program that has connected zero people

Donald Kimball critiques the $42 billion BEAD program for failing to provide internet access while private networks continue to expand coverage.

Sep 19, 2024

Letter: ‘Their motivation is money’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Their motivation is money’

Vancouver resident Sarah Akey criticizes the city council’s opposition to four citizen-backed initiatives that aim to lower costs and give citizens more choices.

Sep 19, 2024

Opinion: Government controlling the price of prescription drugs is not promising
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Opinion: Government controlling the price of prescription drugs is not promising

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center discusses concerns about the impact of government price controls on prescription drugs and Medicaid reform.

Sep 18, 2024

Opinion: Fact-checking a false claim about I-2109
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Opinion: Fact-checking a false claim about I-2109

Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center fact-checks claims about I-2109 and discusses the implications for K-12 education funding.

Sep 17, 2024

Opinion: Election prep – Secretary of state and auditor
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Opinion: Election prep – Secretary of state and auditor

Nancy Churchill discusses the upcoming statewide races for Secretary of State and State Auditor, highlighting candidates Dale Whitaker and Matt Hawkins.

Sep 17, 2024

Opinion: It’s not fraud; it’s WA Cares
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Opinion: It’s not fraud; it’s WA Cares

Let’s Go Washington shares highlights from the ‘yes’ on I-2124 campaign’s meeting with the Seattle Times, focusing on WA Cares and long-term care options.

Sep 17, 2024

Opinion: 50.3% of Washington public school students at grade level in English, 39.7% in Math
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Opinion: 50.3% of Washington public school students at grade level in English, 39.7% in Math

Donald Kimball from Washington Policy Center argues that Education Savings Accounts could help students succeed, amid low public school test scores in Washington.

Sep 16, 2024

Opinion: Is government greed fueling the drive to defeat citizen-led ballot initiatives?
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Opinion: Is government greed fueling the drive to defeat citizen-led ballot initiatives?

Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center discusses how government greed may be fueling opposition to citizen-led ballot initiatives aimed at reducing new taxes in Washington state.

Sep 13, 2024

Opinion: WA Cares commission weighs in on how future recipients will be allowed to spend money
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Opinion: WA Cares commission weighs in on how future recipients will be allowed to spend money

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center discusses the ongoing challenges with WA Cares, highlighting solvency concerns and the impact of Initiative 2124 on the program’s future.

Sep 13, 2024

POLL: If Tri-Mountain Golf Course were sold, how would you feel about it being developed into something else?
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POLL: If Tri-Mountain Golf Course were sold, how would you feel about it being developed into something else?

Poll: How do you feel about the potential sale and development of Tri-Mountain Golf Course? Share your thoughts on this community issue!

Sep 12, 2024

Opinion: Fact check – Will repealing Washington’s CO2 tax harm ‘roads and bridges?’
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Opinion: Fact check – Will repealing Washington’s CO2 tax harm ‘roads and bridges?’

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says legislators and activists understand that residents want to improve the safety and efficiency of our transportation system Todd MyersWashington Polic…

Sep 12, 2024

Opinion: Turn signals in parking lots
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Opinion: Turn signals in parking lots

Doug Dahl of Target Zero answers whether turn signals are required in parking lots, explaining their importance for safety and courtesy.

Sep 12, 2024

Opinion: State worker contract secrecy benefits no one
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Opinion: State worker contract secrecy benefits no one

Elizabeth New Hovde argues that private salary negotiations between the state and public employee unions benefit no one and should be more transparent.

Sep 11, 2024

Opinion: Election prep – Governor and lieutenant governor
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Opinion: Election prep – Governor and lieutenant governor

Nancy Churchill discusses the duties of Washington’s governor and lieutenant governor, introducing Republican candidates Dave Reichert and Dan Matthews.

Sep 10, 2024

Letter: ‘We must band together and make difficult choices’
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Letter: ‘We must band together and make difficult choices’

Anna Miller invites the community to attend the CCRW Sept. 19 dinner meeting with Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh and Republican candidates.

Sep 10, 2024

Opinion: The facts on I-2019, the possible repeal of Washington’s Income tax on capital gains
Opinion

Opinion: The facts on I-2019, the possible repeal of Washington’s Income tax on capital gains

Paul Guppy discusses the possible repeal of Washington’s income tax on capital gains and its effects on the state’s economic future.

Sep 10, 2024

Letter: The IBR’s deadly bribe
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Letter: The IBR’s deadly bribe

Retired engineer Bob Ortblad raises safety concerns about the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting risks with crosswinds and the double-decker buses.

Sep 10, 2024