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How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI
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How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

Washington lawmakers are weighing multiple bills to regulate artificial intelligence, including proposals targeting deepfakes, chatbot safeguards for minors, and discrimination in AI-driven decisions.

Jan 15, 2026

Eileen Quiring O’Brien launches official campaign website for Clark County auditor
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Eileen Quiring O’Brien launches official campaign website for Clark County auditor

Eileen Quiring O’Brien announced the launch of her official campaign website as a central information hub for the Clark County auditor race.

Jan 15, 2026

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency
Opinion

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and school transparency, with broad support for education reforms and concern over housing affordabi…

Jan 14, 2026

What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address
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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address emphasized flood recovery, taxes on millionaires, and immigration enforcement while avoiding direct discussion of the state’s looming budget shortfall.

Jan 14, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses
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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory burdens, and ultimately harm Washington businesses and consumers.

Jan 14, 2026

C-TRAN Board makes thought-provoking choice for vice chair, voting Wil Fuentes
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C-TRAN Board makes thought-provoking choice for vice chair, voting Wil Fuentes

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted Wil Fuentes as vice chair for 2026, a move questioned by former board member Michelle Belkot amid ongoing litigation over her removal.

Jan 14, 2026

Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it
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Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it

Paul Valencia reflects on how a brief moment of kindness between a journalist and a football coach underscores the importance of respect in journalism and public life.

Jan 13, 2026

WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records
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WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records

The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe filed an injunction seeking to prevent the state from removing public records tied to publicly funded child care centers.

Jan 13, 2026

VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House
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VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House

Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ opening remarks on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.

Jan 12, 2026

Letter: ReformCast launches with exclusive interview with Councilor Michelle Belkot
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Letter: ReformCast launches with exclusive interview with Councilor Michelle Belkot

Rob Anderson announces the launch of ReformCast, a new video podcast featuring conversations about Clark County government, beginning with an interview of Councilor Michelle Belkot.

Jan 12, 2026

Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal
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Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing on taxes, spending growth, and long-term fiscal risks.

Jan 11, 2026

Letter: ‘Walz’s tough talk is a blatant attempt to deflect his complicity in the massive fraud in his state’
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Letter: ‘Walz’s tough talk is a blatant attempt to deflect his complicity in the massive fraud in his state’

Camas resident Anna Miller argues that a governor has no legal authority to deploy the National Guard to interfere with federal law enforcement and criticizes Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s public state…

Jan 9, 2026

VIDEO: Reykdal tells school districts to ‘abide by the law’ on trans athletes
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VIDEO: Reykdal tells school districts to ‘abide by the law’ on trans athletes

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said Washington school districts must follow state law on transgender athletes as citizen initiatives and related Supreme Court cases move forward.

Jan 9, 2026

Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
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Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor following Greg Kimsey’s decision not to seek re-election.

Jan 7, 2026

WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
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WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistricting outside the normal post-census cycle, drawing sharp partisan debate.

Jan 7, 2026

County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing
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County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing

Clark County Council approved a sales tax increase intended for housing-related uses despite concerns from one councilor that no final spending plan is in place.

Jan 7, 2026

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians
Opinion

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session.

Jan 6, 2026

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington
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Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

City councils across Washington are debating whether to remove fluoride from drinking water as dental and health experts cite long-standing evidence of its safety and benefits.

Jan 6, 2026