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‘Overwhelming amount of damage:’ Fight ongoing against Spokane fires
Politics

‘Overwhelming amount of damage:’ Fight ongoing against Spokane fires

The Spokane Complex has burned more than 8,000 acres, with up to 1,100 structures possibly destroyed and 65,000 people ordered to evacuate.

Aug 3, 2026

Letter: Misguided gun policies disarm victims, not criminals
Opinion

Letter: Misguided gun policies disarm victims, not criminals

Jonathan Hines argues gun-free zones disarm law-abiding citizens while doing nothing to stop criminals carrying illegal firearms.

Aug 3, 2026

Opinion: Good guys with guns and legacy media that would call a killer a killer!
Opinion

Opinion: Good guys with guns and legacy media that would call a killer a killer!

Lars Larson argues legacy media should call killers killers and armed civilians who stop attacks heroes.

Aug 3, 2026

La Center SD rejects Superintendent Reykdal's partisan mischaracterization of federal parental rights enforcement
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La Center SD rejects Superintendent Reykdal's partisan mischaracterization of federal parental rights enforcement

La Center SD says OSPI's secrecy mandates likely violate FERPA, PPRA, and Title IX, putting Washington's federal funding at risk.

Jul 31, 2026

POLL: Should Washington reconsider its statewide vote-by-mail system?
Opinion

POLL: Should Washington reconsider its statewide vote-by-mail system?

Nancy Churchill argues Washington should shift toward in-person voting with stronger ID and citizenship verification.

Jul 30, 2026

Control of Congress at stake in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District
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Control of Congress at stake in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District

The Aug. 4 primary in WA's 3rd District features incumbent Gluesenkamp Perez, state Sen. Braun, and Democrat Hennrich among nine candidates.

Jul 30, 2026

Clark County Council continues process to change its Rules of Procedure to mirror Vancouver
Opinion

Clark County Council continues process to change its Rules of Procedure to mirror Vancouver

Proposed county rules would let a council majority direct how individual councilors vote on boards and commissions.

Jul 30, 2026

Seattle Storm owner apologizes for game outburst over transgender policy dispute
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Seattle Storm owner apologizes for game outburst over transgender policy dispute

Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton cursed at two teenage fans holding signs supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance on girls sports.

Jul 29, 2026

Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the hype
Opinion

Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the hype

A spring 2026 survey found 24% of WA employers considering relocating out of state, nearly triple the winter 2025 level.

Jul 29, 2026

Opinion:  Sunlight is still the best disinfectant
Opinion

Opinion: Sunlight is still the best disinfectant

Lewallen cites a $47M depreciation error in Camas and an $18.3M recording error in Vancouver as reasons citizens must scrutinize local budgets now.

Jul 29, 2026

Letter: One retirement, two critical offices
Opinion

Letter: One retirement, two critical offices

Peter Bracchi argues Clark County should evaluate whether to separate its combined public health director and health officer roles before filling them.

Jul 29, 2026

Letter: ‘Cost conscious leaders are needed for cost effective bridges’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Cost conscious leaders are needed for cost effective bridges’

Margaret Tweet raises CDL safety concerns and contrasts Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez on bridge and transportation spending.

Jul 28, 2026

Opinion: Government propaganda or transparency? Lawsuit filed against income tax repeal ballot language
Opinion

Opinion: Government propaganda or transparency? Lawsuit filed against income tax repeal ballot language

A lawsuit challenges ballot language warning of education cuts from a tax not set to collect revenue until 2029.

Jul 28, 2026

Deputies arrest wrong-way driver at Salmon Creek Safeway
Politics

Deputies arrest wrong-way driver at Salmon Creek Safeway

Marvin Badilla, 35, drove northbound in I-5's southbound lanes before striking two parked cars at a Safeway near NE Highway 99 and NE 129th Street.

Jul 28, 2026

‘Government edit’? Two lawsuits challenge state’s description of WA income tax measure
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‘Government edit’? Two lawsuits challenge state’s description of WA income tax measure

Two lawsuits contest the 15-word ballot disclosure for Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington's 9.9% income tax on individual and household wage income above $1 million.

Jul 28, 2026

Opinion: Misinformation in ‘public investment disclosure statement’ for state income tax repeal
Opinion

Opinion: Misinformation in ‘public investment disclosure statement’ for state income tax repeal

The income tax earmarks nothing for K-12, higher ed, or healthcare — only 5% goes to the Fair Start for Kids Account starting in 2029.

Jul 28, 2026

City attorney assures public that Vancouver is not ‘open season’ for criminals
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City attorney assures public that Vancouver is not ‘open season’ for criminals

Vancouver's city attorney, city manager, and police chief each apologized for failing to communicate a temporary low-level crime referral policy to officers and the public.

Jul 28, 2026

Opinion: Vindication – The first step towards secure elections
Opinion

Opinion: Vindication – The first step towards secure elections

Nancy Churchill argues Congress must pass the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and continuous voter roll cleaning.

Jul 28, 2026