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Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez announces town halls in Lewis and Clark counties
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will hold town halls in Clark and Lewis counties to hear from constituents and discuss congressional priorities.
POLL: Should Washington Raise the 1% Cap on Property Tax Increases?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether Washington lawmakers should raise the current 1% cap on annual property tax increases.
Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?
Rep. John Ley examines a proposed Washington House bill that would double borrowing for the Interstate Bridge Replacement and potentially lead to high tolls affecting Southwest Washington drivers.
Senate Republicans: WA property taxes will skyrocket under bill to remove annual cap
Senate Republicans are opposing Senate Bill 5798, warning it could sharply increase Washington property taxes by removing the long-standing 1% cap.
Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale
Rep. John Ley outlines key legislative battles in Olympia, raising concerns about tax hikes, tolling, and spending priorities in Washington state.
Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M
Lawmakers in Washington have added $900 million to their borrowing plan for the I-5 bridge replacement, drawing opposition from Rep. John Ley.
Critics warn WA bill could raise gas prices by 40 cents by 2031
Critics say a bill to speed up Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard could raise gas prices by 40 cents per gallon by 2031.
Opinion: Olympia’s budget blowout – The taxpayer gets the bill
Nancy Churchill says Washington’s $78.5 billion state budget signals runaway government growth and demands urgent taxpayer pushback.
Cherish DesRochers announces re-election bid for Battle Ground City Council Position No. 6
Cherish DesRochers has announced her campaign for re-election to Battle Ground City Council Position No. 6, focusing on sustainable growth, public safety, and community revitalization.
Letter: The Vancouver City Council’s silent power grab
Vancouver resident Justin Forsman calls out a city charter amendment that he claims weakens accountability and urges reforms to restore transparency.
April 22 special election voting begins in 23 Washington counties
Voting is now underway in 23 Washington counties for the April 22 special election covering local measures across the state.
WA Senate unanimously passes $7.3B capital budget ‘for the entire state’
The Washington Senate passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for 2025-27 in a unanimous vote, funding education, housing, and infrastructure across the state.
Vancouver mayor pro tem acknowledges the mayor ‘set the trap’ for Michelle Belkot
Audio reveals Vancouver mayor pro tem described mayor’s plan to provoke Belkot at C-TRAN meeting, sparking removal and lawsuits.
Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden
Nancy Churchill outlines new tax proposals in Washington state, warning of growing burdens on working families amid budget shortfalls and government overspending.
POLL: Is it time for new leadership at Vancouver City Hall?
A new weekly poll asks whether Vancouver voters should prioritize replacing the mayor and city council in the 2025 election.
Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?
Rep. John Ley critiques the state’s proposed 2025-27 budgets, warning of record-breaking tax hikes and economic impacts.
18th District lawmakers ensure vital funding for projects in SW Washington are included in proposed 2025-27 House capital budget
Lawmakers in the 18th District secured over $5.6 million in proposed funding for projects in Vancouver and Battle Ground under the 2025-27 House capital budget.
Bill amending parents’ rights initiative passes another hurdle in the WA House
ESSB 5181, a bill modifying Washington’s parents’ rights initiative, advances amid sharp debate over student autonomy and parental access to information.