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Letter: The Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s high octane grift
Opinion

Letter: The Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s high octane grift

Vancouver resident breaks down the hidden costs of Washington's Climate Commitment Act and its impact on gas prices.

Apr 28, 2026

Letter: The county manager gets a raise while taxpayers get a new tax
Opinion

Letter: The county manager gets a raise while taxpayers get a new tax

County approves manager raise while claiming no general fund money exists for desperately needed deputies.

Apr 27, 2026

Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax
Politics

Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax

Dozen candidates compete for five Supreme Court seats that could decide constitutionality of new 9.9% income tax.

Apr 27, 2026

Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)
Politics

Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat.

Apr 27, 2026

County’s Charter Review Commission seeks public comment on proposed charter amendments
Politics

County’s Charter Review Commission seeks public comment on proposed charter amendments

Commission Chair Brandon Erickson encourages residents to share input on proposed amendments for ballot consideration.

Apr 27, 2026

Letter: Representation has been sidelined in favor of enforced unanimity
Opinion

Letter: Representation has been sidelined in favor of enforced unanimity

Camas resident argues removal from transit board signals dangerous shift toward "enforced unanimity" over true representation.

Apr 26, 2026

Letter: Political violence is unacceptable!
Opinion

Letter: Political violence is unacceptable!

Vancouver resident calls for respecting office and sanctity of life after political violence escalates.

Apr 26, 2026

VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’
Politics

VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’

Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion.

Apr 24, 2026

VIDEO: Former WA AG Rob McKenna criticizes AGO role in crafting millionaire’s tax
Politics

VIDEO: Former WA AG Rob McKenna criticizes AGO role in crafting millionaire’s tax

Former AG Rob McKenna calls out current AGO for collaborating with lawmakers to circumvent constitutional process and prevent voter input.

Apr 24, 2026

Opinion: Exposed -- Democrat motivations on the income tax and fraud at DCYF
Opinion

Opinion: Exposed -- Democrat motivations on the income tax and fraud at DCYF

Sen. John Braun demands investigation after audit reveals $37 million in questionable DCYF daycare payments.

Apr 24, 2026

POLL: Should Clark County’s 2022 anti-light rail resolution still guide council decisions today?
Opinion

POLL: Should Clark County’s 2022 anti-light rail resolution still guide council decisions today?

Wednesday's council meeting reignited debate over the county's 2022 resolution requiring voter approval for light rail projects.

Apr 23, 2026

VIDEO: Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez still mum about WA’s new income tax
Politics

VIDEO: Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez still mum about WA’s new income tax

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez raised $1.3 million while avoiding questions about the state's new income tax.

Apr 23, 2026

Gov. Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort looms
Politics

Gov. Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort looms

Matt Segal's law firm serves as Ferguson's private counsel, raising questions about potential conflicts.

Apr 23, 2026

Opinion: Washington state is overtaxing you
Opinion

Opinion: Washington state is overtaxing you

Rep. John Ley argues property taxes have grown far beyond the promised 1% cap, forcing seniors on fixed incomes to struggle.

Apr 23, 2026

Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 4
Politics

Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 4

Citizens can file candidacy declarations online at VoteWA.gov from May 4-8 for multiple local and state positions.

Apr 23, 2026

Clark County Council votes 4-1 to place Glen Yung on the C-TRAN Board of Directors
Politics

Clark County Council votes 4-1 to place Glen Yung on the C-TRAN Board of Directors

Glen Yung joins C-TRAN board after heated public comment and Belkot's "organized crime" accusation.

Apr 23, 2026

Opinion: Growing Pains and Green Gains – A smarter path for Clark County
Opinion

Opinion: Growing Pains and Green Gains – A smarter path for Clark County

Three mayors propose Transfer of Development Rights program to balance growth with farmland preservation in Clark County.

Apr 22, 2026

WAGOP calls on justice to recuse herself in income tax ruling over alleged conflict
Politics

WAGOP calls on justice to recuse herself in income tax ruling over alleged conflict

WAGOP demands Justice Colleen Melody step aside from ruling on 9.9% millionaire's tax over appointment ties.

Apr 22, 2026