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Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’

Retired judge Dave Larson argues that prioritizing political power over constitutional principles has undermined representative government and calls for renewed civic responsibility.

Jan 27, 2026

Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting
Opinion

Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting

Rob Anderson urges residents to closely watch an upcoming Clark County Council meeting where an immigration-related resolution and proposed rule changes are expected to be discussed.

Jan 27, 2026

Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis
Opinion

Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis

An opinion column arguing that Washington’s energy code has driven up housing costs and outlining how HB 2486 aims to limit those impacts for smaller, more affordable homes.

Jan 27, 2026

Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project
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Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project

Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to review costs, management, and oversight.

Jan 26, 2026

County Charter Review Commission sets meeting schedule, selects officers
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County Charter Review Commission sets meeting schedule, selects officers

The Clark County Charter Review Commission set a weekly meeting schedule beginning Feb. 4 and selected officers as it begins its review of the county charter.

Jan 26, 2026

WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative
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WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative

The Washington Secretary of State certified a parental rights initiative after verifying enough valid signatures, sending the measure to the Legislature and likely placing it on the November 2026 b…

Jan 26, 2026

WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown
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WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown

Washington’s governor and attorney general outlined preparations for a potential immigration crackdown, including possible conflicts between federal agents and state or local authorities

Jan 26, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media
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Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors online.

Jan 26, 2026

Rep. David Stuebe’s bill to give small cities additional options to strengthen fire protection receives committee support
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Rep. David Stuebe’s bill to give small cities additional options to strengthen fire protection receives committee support

House Bill 2224 advanced out of committee after supporters said it would give cities more flexibility to fund fire and emergency medical services while preserving local control and voter approval.

Jan 26, 2026

VIDEO: Bill dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ clears WA Senate committee
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VIDEO: Bill dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ clears WA Senate committee

A bill critics label the “initiative killer” cleared a Washington Senate committee on a party-line vote after all Republican amendments were rejected.

Jan 24, 2026

Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to modernize beer warehousing laws receives a public hearing
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Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to modernize beer warehousing laws receives a public hearing

House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, received a public hearing as lawmakers considered updates to Washington’s beer warehousing laws.

Jan 23, 2026

Michelle Belkot announces bid for re-election to Clark County Council, District 2
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Michelle Belkot announces bid for re-election to Clark County Council, District 2

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot announced she is seeking re-election in District 2 in the November 2026 General Election.

Jan 23, 2026

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives a public hearing
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Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives a public hearing

House Bill 2531, sponsored by Rep. David Stuebe, received a public hearing as lawmakers consider changes to Medicaid reimbursement and funding stability for emergency ambulance providers.

Jan 23, 2026

Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’

Rep. John Ley invites Clark County residents to share their views by participating in a legislative priorities survey during the 2026 session.

Jan 23, 2026

POLL: Do the proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure suggest the council lacked authority in 2025?
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POLL: Do the proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure suggest the council lacked authority in 2025?

A new reader poll asks whether proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure indicate the council lacked clear authority during a 2025 board removal.

Jan 22, 2026

Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing
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Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing

Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to revise state law governing transit boards and is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Olympia.

Jan 22, 2026

Do the County Council’s proposed changes to Rules of Procedure prove Belkot was correct?
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Do the County Council’s proposed changes to Rules of Procedure prove Belkot was correct?

Clark County Council discussions about rewriting its Rules of Procedure raise new questions about whether Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board last year lacked clear authority under exis…

Jan 22, 2026

Rep. David Stuebe sponsors bill to strengthen enforcement of auto insurance laws and protect Washington drivers
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Rep. David Stuebe sponsors bill to strengthen enforcement of auto insurance laws and protect Washington drivers

Rep. David Stuebe has introduced HB 2308, a bill aimed at strengthening enforcement of Washington’s auto insurance laws and increasing accountability for repeat uninsured drivers.

Jan 21, 2026