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WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens
Union leaders say state negotiators have already signaled financial constraints ahead of wage talks intensifying June 26.
League of Women Voters schedules three forums ahead of Aug. 4 election
The League of Women Voters of Clark County is hosting three candidate forums before the Aug. 4 primary election at Vancouver Community Library.
Letter: ‘Eileen Quiring O’Brien has earned my trust and confidence’
Clark County Charter Commissioner Liz Cline endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor.
These new WA laws take effect Thursday
Over 200 new Washington state laws take effect Thursday, covering abortion taxes, gambling, housing, and student restraints.
Letter: A bad dream of tomorrow
Peter Bracchi asks Vancouver why old homelessness programs stay funded when each new one is called the answer.
Rep. John Ley asks transportation secretary to deny Record of Decision for I-5 Bridge replacement project
Ley cited scope creep and fiscal irresponsibility in urging Duffy to block the $15 billion bridge ROD.
Letter: Trump Derangement Syndrome endangers America’s 250th Birthday celebrations
Jonathan Hines argues injunctions targeting White House events are poisoning America's 250th anniversary.
VIDEO: Petition campaign to repeal Washington income tax may break records
Let's Go Washington needs 308,911 valid signatures to qualify IP26-645 for the November ballot, but is targeting 400,000 by July 2.
Letter: Congress quietly advances U.S.-Israel military integration through NDAA – Section 224
Justin Forsman calls for public debate on NDAA Section 224 and U.S.-Israel military technology integration.
AGO memo says 'realistic possibility' a wealth tax would be overturned
A March 2025 AGO memo warns a wealth tax's $50M threshold exemption risks violating Washington's uniformity clause.
Opinion: Governor Ferguson warns of upcoming shortfall after years of overspending
Washington's $80.2B budget grew more than twice as fast as population and inflation combined since 2013.
Opinion: High stakes, hidden election
Five Washington Supreme Court seats are on the 2026 ballot — shaping income tax law, pension raids, and sheriff authority.
Washington facing sharp budget deficit, 'significant impact' to services expected
OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warns agencies the 2027-29 budget shortfall spans both operating and transportation funds.
Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight
AG Nick Brown calls Louisiana v. Callais "a horrible decision" that undermines voting power of Black and Brown communities statewide.
Opinion: The men who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Five men were tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence — and one nearly wasn't chosen at all.
Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek
Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit.
Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction
IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project.
Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options
I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027.