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WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session
Washington lawmakers will meet in Olympia next week for annual committee days, previewing key budget and policy debates for the 2026 session.
John Braun says MGP gets an ‘A’ in publicity and an ‘F’ in accomplishments as he kicks off campaign
John Braun launched his congressional campaign in Vancouver, sharply criticizing Marie Gluesenkamp Perez while outlining his priorities for Washington’s Third District.
MGP thinks Democratic Party needs to change, not her
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez describes why she forced a reprimand vote opposed by Democratic leaders and says the party, not her, needs to change.
Washington state senator champions legislation to protect fairness and safety in girls’ sports and private spaces
Sen. Jim McCune voiced strong support for SB 5097, legislation he says is needed to protect fairness, safety, and privacy for girls in school sports and female-only spaces.
Composition committee comes up with compromise for C-TRAN Board of Directors
A committee approved a 4-3-2 board structure with conditions on light rail funding and district representation amid concerns about legality and small city influence.
After fierce fight, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won House approval of a resolution rebuking Rep. Chuy Garcia for actions tied to the 2026 filing deadline.
Opinion: County officials need to ‘own it, fix it, and move on’
Ken Vance argues county officials must take responsibility after a report found they violated rules in removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board and have since refused to address the…
Conservative activist Scott Presler visits Battle Ground to promote state’s voter ID initiative
Scott Presler visited Battle Ground to rally supporters behind a voter ID initiative as state and local Republican leaders encouraged residents to sign petitions for the proposed 2026 ballot measure.
Letter: County officials refused to cooperate, now a criminal report finds their actions were illegal
Rob Anderson says Clark County officials refused to participate in a Skamania County investigation into the removal of Councilor Michelle Belkot, and the resulting report found they violated the OP…
Opinion: You did it Democrats!
So bravo, Democrats — you saved democracy, all right; you just forgot to save the people living in it.
POLL: Should Councilor Michelle Belkot be reinstated to the C-TRAN Board following the Skamania County findings?
Clark County Today’s latest poll asks whether Councilor Michelle Belkot should be reinstated to the C-TRAN Board after a Skamania County investigation found rule violations in her removal.
Conservative activist Scott Presler scheduled to visit Battle Ground on Monday for signing event
Conservative activist Scott Presler will visit Battle Ground on Monday for a Super Signing Event supporting a statewide initiative to require voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote.
End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers
Washington lawmakers traded blame after Congress voted to end the record-long shutdown, with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez breaking ranks to support the funding bill.
US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown
The U.S. House is expected to pass a stopgap spending bill ending the record 43-day shutdown, with lawmakers now facing a Jan. 30 deadline to complete the remaining funding bills.
Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?
Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens.
Fight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case that could upend mail-in ballot counting in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
Mahsa Eshghi wins Camas City Council election
Mahsa Eshghi, a civil engineer and political newcomer, defeated incumbent Leslie Lewallen to win the Camas City Council Ward 3 Position 2 race by a wide margin.
Opinion: Fighting for affordability and protecting your rights
Rep. John Ley provides a legislative update focused on affordability, parental rights, healthcare costs, and major transportation challenges, including the IBR project.