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Fiscal Fallout: 2026 legislative session ‘could be worse yet’
Washington faces a projected cash shortfall by 2027 despite record revenues and the largest tax hike in state history. Sen. Ron Muzzall says blaming federal Medicaid cuts is a distraction from year…
Sunday event offers opportunity for area voters to meet and greet CCRP-endorsed Charter Review Commission candidates
Voters can meet CCRP-endorsed Charter Review Commission candidates and hear from WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh at a July 27 event in Battle Ground.
Opinion: Reform Clark County founder encourages voters to get engaged in Charter Review Commission voting
Editor Ken Vance highlights Reform Clark County founder Rob Anderson’s call for voters to get involved in the Charter Review Commission election, emphasizing public safety and government accountabi…
WAGOP expands program for supporting conservative School Board candidates across WA
The Washington State Republican Party is expanding its school board support program to 61 districts for 2025, offering campaign tools and resources to conservative candidates statewide.
Fiscal Fallout: Washington ‘in the worst budget crisis we’ve ever had’
Washington faces a severe budget crisis, with looming Medicaid funding losses and major coverage impacts tied to federal changes, state officials told lawmakers this week.
Auditor to hold special three-day filing period for three elected offices with no candidates
Three local offices had no candidates file by the May deadline. A special filing period will now be held Aug. 5–7 with no filing fees. Candidates will appear on the general election ballot.
August 5 primary voting begins in 37 counties
Voting is now underway for the Aug. 5 primary in 37 Washington counties, covering 239 races and 59 local measures. Most voters must return ballots by Election Day.
Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against Gluesenkamp Perez
Two Republican state leaders, John Braun and Jim Walsh, are weighing campaigns to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, a nationally watched swing seat.
Social media activity of Clark County public defender questioned
Public Defender Renee Alsept’s anti-Trump social media posts have sparked concern from citizens and former officials, but Clark County says personal accounts aren’t covered by policy.
WATCH: Sen. Braun urges Ferguson to get past fearmongering on ‘big beautiful bill’
Sen. John Braun criticized Gov. Ferguson’s opposition to the Big Beautiful Bill, calling it partisan fearmongering and defending the bill’s work requirements and spending controls.
Primary and Special Election important information
Clark County Elections will mail ballots beginning July 15 for the Aug. 5 Primary and Special Election. Voters needing a replacement ballot or help registering can contact the Elections Office.
Public comment prevails: No action taken on Clerk agenda item at Clark County Council meeting
Clark County Council declined to advance a proposal to make the County Clerk position appointed, deferring the issue to the Charter Review Commission after public concerns over transparency.
Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on how today’s Democratic Party diverges from the values he associates with his father’s generation, citing issues like taxation, gender policies, and shifting ideology in…
Trump signs ‘big, beautiful bill’ during White House July 4 celebration
President Trump signed the “big, beautiful bill” on July 4 during a White House event featuring a military flyover and Republican leaders.
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new trans…
Opinion: Trump Administration rolls out program to help verify that only U.S. citizens can cast ballots
Bill Bruch outlines the Trump administration’s new citizenship verification system aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote.
US Supreme Court limits injunctions, allows President Trump to act on birthright citizenship ban
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to limit nationwide injunctions and allow a Trump executive order on birthright citizenship to take effect in 28 states.
POLL: What should lawmakers prioritize to avoid a budget shortfall by 2027?
Despite record tax hikes, Washington may face a deficit and could dip into reserves Washington state faces a potential budget shortfall by the end of the 2025–27 biennium, despite record-high tax r…