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Opinion: Washington’s retail theft crisis is getting worse and Gov. Ferguson’s veto won’t help
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s retail theft crisis is getting worse and Gov. Ferguson’s veto won’t help

Ferguson vetoed $500,000 for proven anti-theft program despite Washington losing $2.7 billion to retail crime in 2021.

Apr 22, 2026

Clark County Council approves additional staffing for Clark County Sheriff’s Office
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Clark County Council approves additional staffing for Clark County Sheriff’s Office

Council vote authorizes 22 new deputy positions and support staff roles to strengthen public safety countywide.

Apr 22, 2026

Opinion: Cowards in black robes
Opinion

Opinion: Cowards in black robes

Judge refuses emergency protection for constitutional sheriffs facing removal by unelected board.

Apr 21, 2026

Opinion: Internal emails show income tax bill was designed to bypass the Constitution and lock out voters
Opinion

Opinion: Internal emails show income tax bill was designed to bypass the Constitution and lock out voters

Internal communications show legislators and AG's office strategically designed income tax bill to prevent public referendum while forcing Supreme Court review.

Apr 21, 2026

Letter: HB 2266 and fairness for Clark County communities
Opinion

Letter: HB 2266 and fairness for Clark County communities

Vancouver resident argues the housing bill expands placement options while limiting local government oversight of siting decisions.

Apr 21, 2026

Opinion: New study – Washington’s homelessness problem is worse than you think (and avoidable)
Opinion

Opinion: New study – Washington’s homelessness problem is worse than you think (and avoidable)

New data reveals Washington ranks first in chronic homelessness and per-capita overdose deaths nationwide.

Apr 20, 2026

Records reveal WA millionaire’s tax is meant to legalize progressive income tax
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Records reveal WA millionaire’s tax is meant to legalize progressive income tax

Nearly 1,000 pages of records reveal coordinated effort between attorney general's office and Democratic leaders to overturn constitutional ban.

Apr 20, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington’s new 9.9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 20, 2026

Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Public trust in elections isn’t maintained by repeating talking points’

Camas resident demands answers after ballots discovered next to trash can, endorses Quiring O'Brien for auditor.

Apr 19, 2026

Lincoln Day Gala: Independent journalist Jonathan Choe wants more storytellers
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Lincoln Day Gala: Independent journalist Jonathan Choe wants more storytellers

Investigative journalist Jonathan Choe challenged Clark County Republicans to become citizen reporters at Saturday's fundraiser.

Apr 19, 2026

Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races
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Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races

Amanda McKinney leads 4th District GOP field with $523,892 raised, while Braun trails significantly behind incumbent.

Apr 17, 2026

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement published for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement published for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Federal agencies published the final environmental impact statement for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.

Apr 17, 2026

Belkot appeals judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County
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Belkot appeals judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County

Belkot's attorney says the federal appeals court will hear the case in several months after judge dismissed all five claims.

Apr 17, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own
Opinion

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington's new 9.9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years.

Apr 17, 2026

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation of salmon & steelhead fishing stock
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation of salmon & steelhead fishing stock

Congresswoman pushes for expanded lethal removal authority as sea lions devour Columbia River fish stocks.

Apr 17, 2026

POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?
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POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?

Districts across Washington warn of budget gaps as debate grows over rising costs versus inadequate state funding.

Apr 16, 2026

Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County
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Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck told Clark County builders the state needs one million additional homes in 20 years.

Apr 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign
Opinion

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval.

Apr 16, 2026