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Opinion: Wishing away Washington’s economic engines is policy malpractice
Opinion

Opinion: Wishing away Washington’s economic engines is policy malpractice

Harmsworth argues Microsoft and Amazon's federal tax deductions are legal provisions that fund tens of thousands of WA jobs and billions in state revenue.

Aug 25, 2026

Opinion: Explanations about the ‘deputy county auditor’ title still aren't adding up
Opinion

Opinion: Explanations about the ‘deputy county auditor’ title still aren't adding up

Rob Anderson argues Mitchell Kelly's "deputy county auditor" title was repeatedly used in campaign materials despite records showing it arrived one week after he announced his run.

Aug 25, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court lifts pause on Trump mail-ballot order
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U.S. Supreme Court lifts pause on Trump mail-ballot order

The Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled the Trump administration is likely to prevail in its argument that 23 Democratic-led states lack standing to block his mail-in ballot executive order.

Aug 24, 2026

Opinion: The forest is burning; the roadless rule is making it worse
Opinion

Opinion: The forest is burning; the roadless rule is making it worse

Todd Myers argues the 136,000-acre Little Giant Fire is burning through two roadless areas, illustrating the risk of unmanaged dead timber in protected federal forests.

Aug 24, 2026

Letter: Beware the siren's call
Opinion

Letter: Beware the siren's call

Camas resident Anna Miller argues Socialism is rooted in envy and warns it leads toward communism and collapse.

Aug 23, 2026

Letter: ‘I do not think that 9.9 percent on income above a million dollars is much of a reform’
Opinion

Letter: ‘I do not think that 9.9 percent on income above a million dollars is much of a reform’

Camas resident Anthony Teso argues I-645 would permanently ban income taxes while leaving sales tax obligations intact.

Aug 21, 2026

Passion meets purpose: Apply to join a city of Vancouver Board or Commission
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Passion meets purpose: Apply to join a city of Vancouver Board or Commission

Vancouver is accepting applications for 13 Boards and Commissions through Sept. 30, with no political experience required.

Aug 21, 2026

Letter: What If Every Problem Got Its Own HART?
Opinion

Letter: What If Every Problem Got Its Own HART?

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi uses satire to question whether HART has become part of the homelessness problem rather than the solution.

Aug 21, 2026

Opinion:  ‘I certainly don’t think (Marie Gluesenkamp) Perez represents the citizens well’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘I certainly don’t think (Marie Gluesenkamp) Perez represents the citizens well’

Lars Larson says Perez's NO votes on the SAVE Act and tax cuts tell him all he needs to know about her representation.

Aug 21, 2026

POLL: Do you believe Mitchell Kelly’s use of the “deputy county auditor” title is potentially misleading to voters?
Opinion

POLL: Do you believe Mitchell Kelly’s use of the “deputy county auditor” title is potentially misleading to voters?

Clark County auditor candidate Mitchell Kelly faces scrutiny over his "deputy county auditor" title ahead of the November election.

Aug 20, 2026

Save Vancouver Streets will make its argument before Washington State Court of Appeals
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Save Vancouver Streets will make its argument before Washington State Court of Appeals

Save Vancouver Streets will argue before the WA Court of Appeals on Sept. 11 after collecting 6,500 signatures.

Aug 20, 2026

VIDEO: Federal court hears Puyallup wrestler's alleged sex assault, Title IX case
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VIDEO: Federal court hears Puyallup wrestler's alleged sex assault, Title IX case

16-year-old Kallie Keeler is seeking a federal injunction after alleging sexual assault during a Dec. 6, 2025 wrestling match against a transgender athlete.

Aug 20, 2026

Opinion: Workers need their wages more than the state's paid-leave program does
Opinion

Opinion: Workers need their wages more than the state's paid-leave program does

Washington's paid-leave payroll tax stands at 1.13% and is projected to hit its 1.2% cap by 2027, with some lawmakers eyeing a 2% rate.

Aug 20, 2026

Opinion: ‘It may be time for McCleary 2.0’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘It may be time for McCleary 2.0’

Dick Rylander examines the Battle Ground School District's proposed $116,830,000 three-year EP&O levy heading to the November 2026 ballot.

Aug 20, 2026

Washington Policy Center tax expert warns that new income tax will affect everyone
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Washington Policy Center tax expert warns that new income tax will affect everyone

Ryan Frost argues Washington's new 9.9% income tax has a $1M deduction that a simple legislative majority could remove.

Aug 20, 2026

Opinion: Were Republican voters just sleeping during the August primary election?
Opinion

Opinion: Were Republican voters just sleeping during the August primary election?

CCRP Chairman Matt Bumala says 60% of primary no-shows in the 17th and 18th districts were Republicans.

Aug 19, 2026

Opinion: WA Cares' launch showcased care WA Cares did not provide
Opinion

Opinion: WA Cares' launch showcased care WA Cares did not provide

Gov. Ferguson showcased a caregiving arrangement at the WA Cares launch that the program had not paid for a single day of.

Aug 19, 2026

Auditor, auditor candidate address scrutiny over job title
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Auditor, auditor candidate address scrutiny over job title

Greg Kimsey says roughly 40 county employees hold the deputy county auditor designation Kelly used in his campaign.

Aug 19, 2026