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US Senate Republicans spotlight trans athletes issue as midterms approach
Politics

US Senate Republicans spotlight trans athletes issue as midterms approach

Senate Republicans held a Judiciary Committee hearing on trans athletes in women's sports less than six weeks before midterm elections.

Sep 23, 2026

Opinion: A Boeing strike could give the state’s UI fund a much bigger test
Opinion

Opinion: A Boeing strike could give the state’s UI fund a much bigger test

As of Sept. 14, 174 striking workers have collected $604,491 from Washington's Unemployment Trust Fund under a new law allowing strikers to receive UI benefits.

Sep 23, 2026

Milestone for La Center as ground is broken on Downtown 2.0 project
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Milestone for La Center as ground is broken on Downtown 2.0 project

La Center's Downtown 2.0 faces a $3.5 million funding gap despite receiving $400,000 in state capital budget support.

Sep 23, 2026

Letter: District 5 deserves responsible leadership
Opinion

Letter: District 5 deserves responsible leadership

Justine Stimmel cites Peter Silliman's four Charter Review Commission amendments as evidence of his commitment to fiscal accountability in District 5.

Sep 23, 2026

VIDEO: Unfunded and over budget – The $15 billion gamble on I-5 bridge project
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VIDEO: Unfunded and over budget – The $15 billion gamble on I-5 bridge project

Phase one of the I-5 bridge project lacks $1.4 billion in funding, yet both states say they must proceed to avoid losing federal dollars.

Sep 22, 2026

Opinion: A judge who won’t pick sides
Opinion

Opinion: A judge who won’t pick sides

More than 200 judges have endorsed O'Donnell, who has broad support including recommendations from both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Sep 22, 2026

Ridgefield City Council, wildlife refuge, port all respond as waterfront debate continues
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Ridgefield City Council, wildlife refuge, port all respond as waterfront debate continues

Ridgefield's city council formally asked the port for a master plan, traffic, economic, and environmental analyses, and 3D renderings.

Sep 22, 2026

One year later: Antifa terror designations yields convictions, global crackdown
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One year later: Antifa terror designations yields convictions, global crackdown

Nine people tied to a North Texas Antifa cell were convicted on federal domestic terrorism charges, with leader Benjamin Song sentenced to 100 years.

Sep 22, 2026

Opinion: ‘Beneath the League’s nonpartisan branding lies a membership and organization that openly and primarily advances left-of and far-left positions only’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Beneath the League’s nonpartisan branding lies a membership and organization that openly and primarily advances left-of and far-left positions only’

Bryan Shull says the League of Women Voters advances left-of-center positions while masquerading as nonpartisan.

Sep 22, 2026

CNN, MS Now, Politico sue Trump over White House ban
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CNN, MS Now, Politico sue Trump over White House ban

CNN, MS Now, and Politico filed suit after the White House deactivated their reporters' press pass credentials without notice or process.

Sep 21, 2026

Election integrity scorecard ranks Washington near bottom
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Election integrity scorecard ranks Washington near bottom

Washington ranks 46th on the Heritage Foundation's 2026 Election Integrity Scorecard, with low scores in nearly every category evaluated.

Sep 21, 2026

Opinion: How the natural gas ruling could kill Washington's income tax
Opinion

Opinion: How the natural gas ruling could kill Washington's income tax

Frost argues the single-subject rule used to strike I-2066 applies equally to ESSB 6346's bundled income tax package.

Sep 21, 2026

League of Women Voters schedules four forums ahead of Nov. 3 election
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League of Women Voters schedules four forums ahead of Nov. 3 election

The League of Women Voters of Clark County has scheduled four candidate forums at libraries in Vancouver, Camas, and Ridgefield ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Sep 21, 2026

Opinion: Eileen Quiring O’Brien exposes media bias and reaffirms commitment to independent Day 1 election audit
Opinion

Opinion: Eileen Quiring O’Brien exposes media bias and reaffirms commitment to independent Day 1 election audit

Quiring O'Brien's campaign pledges a 3rd-party baseline audit on Day 1 covering voter rolls, finances, software, and election security.

Sep 21, 2026

Opinion: When the court cancels the voters
Opinion

Opinion: When the court cancels the voters

Lewallen argues six justices erased I-2066, clearing the path for gas bans that could cost Clark County homeowners $20,000 to $40,000.

Sep 21, 2026

Camas School District Legislative Advocacy Committee to host Candidate Forum
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Camas School District Legislative Advocacy Committee to host Candidate Forum

Six candidates from two federal and state districts will answer education questions at Discovery High School on Oct. 5.

Sep 18, 2026

Opinion: Why lawmakers are going after your pension
Opinion

Opinion: Why lawmakers are going after your pension

Ryan Frost argues lawmakers included public pensions in the income tax law in preparation for lowering the $1 million deduction.

Sep 18, 2026

Opinion: Washington has an income tax – why won’t the media call it one?
Opinion

Opinion: Washington has an income tax – why won’t the media call it one?

Cargill argues the media is using supporters' preferred label "millionaires tax" instead of the legally accurate term "income tax."

Sep 18, 2026