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Unnecessary, unaffordable add-ons likely to spell doom for the I-5 Bridge replacement project
Three Southwest Washington legislators argue the Interstate Bridge Replacement’s rising costs and added features threaten its viability.
WA passes legislation requiring no-cost insurance for state recommended vaccines
House Bill 2242 shifts the trigger for no-cost vaccine insurance coverage in Washington from federal recommendations to the state Department of Health.
Opinion: WA House Finance Committee passes income tax bill
Ryan Frost argues that ESSB 6346, which would impose a 9.9 percent income tax, advances to the House floor despite widespread opposition and ongoing budget growth.
POLL: Will lawmakers’ actions at Tuesday’s State of the Union Address impact your voting in the upcoming mid-term election?
Clark County Today’s latest poll asks voters whether lawmakers’ conduct during the State of the Union will influence their mid-term election decisions.
Letter: Endorsement of Eileen Quiring O’Brien by retired Major General Gary Medvigy
Retired Major General and former councilor Gary Medvigy outlines his reasons for endorsing Eileen Quiring O’Brien in the Clark County auditor race.
A bill giving AGO ‘enormous amount of power’ clears House committee
Senate Bill 5925 would expand the Washington Attorney General’s authority to issue civil investigative demands without a judicial warrant.
Clark County Council discusses resolution on unity
Clark County councilors debated a proposed unity resolution, with questions about redundancy, enforcement and community input before moving it forward.
Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall will not seek reelection
Sue Marshall announced she will not run for reelection to the Clark County Council, citing family, farm life, and other priorities as she completes her final 10 months in office.
Opinion: The Democrats’ conduct was ‘downright disgusting and offensive’
Ken Vance criticizes Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand during a State of the Union pledge and calls their conduct “disgusting and offensive.”
No cops hired so far with WA’s new $100M grant program
Washington’s new $100 million police hiring grant program has not yet distributed funds, as local officials cite technical issues and bureaucratic hurdles
Opinion: The upside-down world of Washington Democrats
Nancy Churchill criticizes Washington Democrats over HB 2034, LEOFF 1 pension funds, and a proposed income tax, urging residents to oppose the bill ahead of a Feb. 26 hearing.
Hockinson student joins Rep. Kevin Waters in Olympia to serve as a House page
Hockinson Middle School student Ary’el Dutton served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives in Olympia, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Waters.
Democrats double down on taxes, pension raid, and spending addiction
Rep. Travis Couture criticized the House Democrats’ supplemental budget, citing new taxes, reserve withdrawals and K-12 cuts.
Opinion: Internal emails reveal the real plan for a statewide income tax
Ryan Frost argues internal emails show a multi-step strategy toward a statewide progressive income tax in Washington.
Opinion: Make your voice heard about the majority party’s state income tax proposal
Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to Senate Bill 6346 and urges residents to participate in the February 24 public hearing before the House Finance Committee.
Letter: County Council resolution ‘strong on rhetoric, weak on results’
Peter Bracchi calls on the Clark County Council to withdraw its ICE-related resolution and replace it with a measurable public-safety plan.
Trump vows new tariffs, criticizes Supreme Court justices after ruling
President Donald Trump said he will pursue new tariffs under different authorities after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under IEEPA.
Opinion: A loss at the Supreme Court
Lars Larson reacts to a Supreme Court decision limiting President Trump’s tariff authority and outlines his view of its economic impact.