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Opposing statements sought for Feb. 10, 2026 ballot measures
The Clark County Elections Office is seeking registered voters to write opposing statements for two local school district propositions ahead of the February 10, 2026 special election.
Opinion: A warning to Washington – The ‘Minnesota Model’ of fraud has arrived
Yacolt resident Mark Rose warns that Washington’s grant pass-through system mirrors the failures behind Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future fraud scandal and urges stronger oversight before taxpayers fa…
Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
With a Supreme Court case looming and states tightening deadlines, voting by mail faces new legal and political uncertainty ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Let’s Go Washington issues initiatives signature count update
Let’s Go Washington says it has collected more than 315,000 and 289,000 signatures on two initiatives and is pushing toward 400,000 per measure.
Gov. Ferguson’s office silent on Walz visit amid Minnesota fraud crisis
Gov. Bob Ferguson faces criticism for hosting fundraiser guest Gov. Tim Walz amid Minnesota’s billion‑dollar welfare fraud scandal.
Republicans prepare for ‘train wreck’ as Democrats eye new taxes to fill $2B gap
Washington lawmakers face a $2 billion deficit as Republicans warn of tax proposals they say will worsen a mounting budget crisis.
Letter: A misleading headline about a misleading initiative
Battle Ground resident Gary Obermeyer argues that Initiative 26-126 would restrict voting access rather than improve election integrity.
POLL: Do you support Vancouver’s decision to restore open public comment at every council meeting starting in 2026?
Vancouver will restore open public comment at every council meeting in 2026 after years of limiting remarks to agenda items.
Opinion: Washington is bleeding taxpayers and now a State Representative wants to make it worse
Mark Harmsworth argues that a proposed statewide payroll tax would worsen Washington’s ongoing loss of jobs, businesses, and economic competitiveness.
Opinion: WEA secret meeting about opposing the initiatives gets leaked
An opinion from Let’s Go Washington criticizes a leaked Washington Education Association meeting about opposing LGW’s initiatives on girls’ sports and school transparency.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes, to balance
Gov. Bob Ferguson plans to balance Washington’s budget through spending cuts, rejecting sales and property tax increases amid a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
Rep. Peter Abbarno tours YWCA Clark County domestic violence shelter, calls for stronger support services and accountability for offenders
Rep. Peter Abbarno toured the YWCA Clark County domestic violence shelter, highlighting the need for expanded survivor housing and restored offender accountability.
Clark County Council votes to increase property tax by 1 percent
Clark County Council approved a 1 percent property tax increase for 2026 to support county services amid rising expenses and structural deficits.
Opinion: When elected officials raise your property taxes, don’t blame the assessor
Paul Guppy explains that property tax increases are set by elected officials, not assessors, and urges holding the right officials accountable to restore fiscal sanity.
Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings
Vancouver city councilors have unanimously voted to restore open public comment at council meetings starting in 2026, alongside ongoing community forums.
Vancouver City Council passes resolution supporting Proposition 5: Police Services Levy
Vancouver City Council unanimously passed a resolution backing Proposition 5, a police levy that would fund new officers and support staff through a property tax increase.
Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
States that expanded spending during the COVID era now face budget strain as federal aid recedes, including warnings that Washington could run out of money within two years.
Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders
President Donald Trump said he intends to void laws, pardons, and executive orders signed by President Joe Biden with an autopen, a move legal experts say lacks clear authority.