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Lone prosecuting attorney candidate scrutinized for actions in Superior Court case
Politics

Lone prosecuting attorney candidate scrutinized for actions in Superior Court case

A motion filed June 24 seeks to disqualify the Clark County PA's Office over Senior Deputy Prosecutor Laurel Smith's undisclosed relationship with a lead investigative officer.

Jul 1, 2026

Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling
Opinion

Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling

Washington's OSPI and WIAA say state law stands — and a ballot initiative may be the only path to change.

Jun 30, 2026

Opinion: Will Oregon and Washington now ‘ban the trans’ from girls sports?
Opinion

Opinion: Will Oregon and Washington now ‘ban the trans’ from girls sports?

Lars Larson challenges Oregon and Washington to act after the Supreme Court ruled states can ban transgender athletes from girls sports.

Jun 30, 2026

US Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans
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US Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans

The 6-3 ruling found Idaho and West Virginia bans do not violate the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

Jun 30, 2026

US Supreme Court rules states can accept ballots after Election Day
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US Supreme Court rules states can accept ballots after Election Day

Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that a voter's choice "is made when voting is complete, not when ballots are received."

Jun 29, 2026

Opinion: Washington's budget outlook darkens with latest revenue forecast
Opinion

Opinion: Washington's budget outlook darkens with latest revenue forecast

Washington's next budget has only 2.5% capacity while projected inflation could hit 9.4% over two years.

Jun 29, 2026

County treasurer schedules personal property auction for July 10
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County treasurer schedules personal property auction for July 10

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will auction former Shari's Restaurant furniture, fixtures, and equipment on July 10.

Jun 29, 2026

Opinion: When disorder becomes dangerous
Opinion

Opinion: When disorder becomes dangerous

A psychiatric provider and outreach worker argues Washington's homelessness approach enables exploitation rather than recovery.

Jun 29, 2026

Opinion: SCOTUS pond scum decides late election ballots DO count!
Opinion

Opinion: SCOTUS pond scum decides late election ballots DO count!

Lars Larson argues a Supreme Court ruling on late ballots puts the SAVE Act at center stage in Congress.

Jun 29, 2026

Q&A: State Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson says current bench is ‘a ship lost at sea’
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Q&A: State Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson says current bench is ‘a ship lost at sea’

Larson warns a proposed $200 bail cap in misdemeanor cases would cripple Washington's criminal court system.

Jun 28, 2026

Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes
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Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes

Washington's $1.5B capital gains tax windfall nearly erases a projected $878M deficit — but budget writers warn harder times lie ahead.

Jun 28, 2026

WA Cares ready-ish to launch; family caregivers remain in the dark
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WA Cares ready-ish to launch; family caregivers remain in the dark

Of 113 early WA Cares applicants, only 44 qualified — and family caregiver guidance funnels toward a union-linked employer.

Jun 28, 2026

With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes
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With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

Just 7% of surveyed Washington businesses rated the state's economy as strong, with nearly half expecting a recession within a year.

Jun 26, 2026

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor
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Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot cites experience, integrity, and transparency in backing Quiring O'Brien's auditor bid.

Jun 26, 2026

County seeks public comment on changes to plan tied to CDBG and HOME funding
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County seeks public comment on changes to plan tied to CDBG and HOME funding

Clark County is seeking public comment through July 27 on how $202,500 in canceled Ridgefield project funds will be redistributed.

Jun 26, 2026

Income tax lawsuit spotlights Gov. Ferguson's Supreme Court appointees
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Income tax lawsuit spotlights Gov. Ferguson's Supreme Court appointees

Two Ferguson-appointed justices face recusal pressure as a lawsuit challenging Washington's new 9.9% income tax looms.

Jun 25, 2026

Opinion: Record capital gains revenue won't solve Washington's budget woes
Opinion

Opinion: Record capital gains revenue won't solve Washington's budget woes

Washington's capital gains tax hit $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026 — yet covers less than 10% of the state's projected budget shortfall.

Jun 25, 2026

Letter: Fact-checking the C-TRAN fixed rail discussion
Opinion

Letter: Fact-checking the C-TRAN fixed rail discussion

Vancouver resident Michael Backman calls Councilor Erik Paulsen's 300,000-population transit claim misleading.

Jun 25, 2026