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POLL: What issue should be the top priority for Southwest Washington’s next member of Congress?
Opinion

POLL: What issue should be the top priority for Southwest Washington’s next member of Congress?

Sen. John Braun criticized WA's new income tax while outlining his congressional priorities in Vancouver.

May 7, 2026

Opinion: The Democrats’ disproportionate response to Trump
Opinion

Opinion: The Democrats’ disproportionate response to Trump

Ken Vance argues Democratic hostility toward Trump has crossed from politics into dangerous derangement.

May 7, 2026

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state
Politics

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025.

May 7, 2026

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weight congressional redistricting options
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In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weight congressional redistricting options

Washington Democrats weigh mid-decade redistricting after Supreme Court limits race-based boundary rules.

May 7, 2026

Opinion: Hands free but not risk free – the one touch limit
Opinion

Opinion: Hands free but not risk free – the one touch limit

Washington law allows just one touch while driving — but crash data say even that carries real risk.

May 7, 2026

Clark County Councilor Little reminds Camas residents of the opening of Well 13
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Clark County Councilor Little reminds Camas residents of the opening of Well 13

Well 13 reopened for summer demand while PFAS levels remain above state allowable limits.

May 7, 2026

Clark County Council hears updates on measures to address homeless
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Clark County Council hears updates on measures to address homeless

Clark County contributed $4.85M toward the 120-bed Bridge Shelter, set to open in Vancouver this winter.

May 6, 2026

Letter:  A wake-up call for the Washington voter
Opinion

Letter: A wake-up call for the Washington voter

Jonathan Hines argues the WA Supreme Court's SB 6346 ruling makes the 2026 ballot the last line of civic defense.

May 6, 2026

Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds
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Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds

61% of voters say healthcare prices will shape their midterm vote, per a new KFF poll of 1,343 U.S. adults.

May 6, 2026

Opinion: How the federal tax-credit scholarship could help Washington state teachers
Opinion

Opinion: How the federal tax-credit scholarship could help Washington state teachers

Washington teachers spend an average of $1,041 annually on classroom supplies — ranking 11th highest in the nation.

May 6, 2026

Opinion: Governor Ferguson can still put K-12 students and families first
Opinion

Opinion: Governor Ferguson can still put K-12 students and families first

Washington families could lose $723M in K-12 education funds if Gov. Ferguson refuses to opt in to the federal tax credit program.

May 6, 2026

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement lies and nonsense
Opinion

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement lies and nonsense

Ortblad's comment asked whether IBR studied routing 28,000 daily trucks to rail and I-205 by 2040.

May 6, 2026

Opinion: When your party no longer feels like home
Opinion

Opinion: When your party no longer feels like home

Nancy Churchill argues the Democrat Party has been hijacked from within by ideological subversives, leaving lifelong liberals without a political home.

May 6, 2026

VIDEO: WA anti-abortion group undeterred by SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill access
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VIDEO: WA anti-abortion group undeterred by SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill access

SCOTUS issued a temporary stay on mifepristone restrictions, with one order expiring May 11, 2026.

May 5, 2026

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law
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WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

A Supreme Court commissioner kept a judge's block on SB 5974 in place as sheriff candidate filing continues statewide.

May 5, 2026

Opinion: WA Cares – Important information is still MIA, but benefits are available for some in July
Opinion

Opinion: WA Cares – Important information is still MIA, but benefits are available for some in July

Family caregivers using CDWA are subject to a union contract with SEIU 775 — a fact not clearly disclosed in registration materials.

May 5, 2026

Opposing statements sought for Aug. 4, 2026 ballot measures
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Opposing statements sought for Aug. 4, 2026 ballot measures

Two August ballot measures — East County Fire & Rescue and Fire District No. 10 — still need opposing statement volunteers.

May 5, 2026

Council Chair Marshall to deliver State of the County address at May 19 event
Politics

Council Chair Marshall to deliver State of the County address at May 19 event

Chair Sue Marshall will cover the Charter Review Commission, Comprehensive Plan Update, and county budget at the May 19 address.

May 5, 2026