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Kim Hamlik announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission, District 2, Position 3
Kim Hamlik has entered the race for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, citing a background in business, education, and nonprofit leadership that she says equips her to tackle local challen…
Opinion: ‘Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican’
Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumula reflects on Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment and its relevance to current intra-party conflicts.
Letter: The Charterist – General introduction to Home Rule
In a letter to the editor, Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay outlines the origins and evolution of Clark County’s Home Rule Charter and introduces a new series of essays titled “The Char…
Opinion: Golden opportunity for rural Washington
Nancy Churchill argues that recent Supreme Court and federal permitting reforms could revitalize rural Washington’s timber and mining communities.
Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger budgets while basic state services still falter.
Opinion: Illinois is about to help property owners evict squatters when someone moves into a home without permission
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues for Washington to adopt legislation similar to Illinois Senate Bill 1563 to help property owners evict squatters.
Opinion: Proposed initiative to the legislature – requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration
Bill Bruch outlines a proposed initiative to require citizenship verification for voter registration in Washington.
Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses across Washington state.
Brian Munson announces bid to return to Battle Ground City Council
Former Battle Ground City Council member Brian Munson has announced his candidacy for Position 6, highlighting a platform focused on efficiency, transparency, and community-first leadership.
Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance voices concern over recent changes to parental rights legislation in Washington state and urges support for education alternatives.
Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Sen. Perry Dozier
Sen. Perry Dozier criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signing of HB 1296, calling it a partisan move that rolls back key parental rights established by Initiative 2081.
Opinion: Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington’s history into law
Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s new budget, calling it the largest tax increase in state history and warning that its burdens on businesses and consumers outweigh the benefits.
Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
Governor Bob Ferguson approved Washington’s new $77.8 billion budget and tax package Tuesday, raising business taxes and the gas tax to close a multibillion-dollar shortfall.
WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite
Governor Ferguson signed legislation overhauling Washington’s parental rights law, keeping parts of Initiative 2081 while immediately enacting significant changes to student and parent protections.
Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed
A new Washington state law removes parental notification requirements for student medical and mental health issues, reversing protections established by a 2023 voter-approved initiative.
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
A new Washington state law will require gun buyers to obtain a permit from the State Patrol starting in 2027, adding fees and training requirements beyond existing background checks.
Opinion: ‘Governor Ferguson agrees parents have no rights’
Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood criticized Governor Ferguson for signing HB 1296, calling it a direct attack on parental rights in Washington.
Conservatives on U.S. House Budget Committee switch votes, advance GOP package
A GOP budget reconciliation bill advanced by a single vote after several House conservatives changed positions during a rare Sunday night session.