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Opinion: Is Mitchell Kelly misleading voters with his ‘deputy auditor’ claim?
Opinion

Opinion: Is Mitchell Kelly misleading voters with his ‘deputy auditor’ claim?

Clark County HR records show no position called "Deputy County Auditor" has ever existed, Anderson argues.

Aug 17, 2026

Opinion: Democrats rig the ballot to save their income tax
Opinion

Opinion: Democrats rig the ballot to save their income tax

Churchill argues the ballot disclosure warning voters of education cuts describes revenue never collected and not yet allocated.

Aug 17, 2026

Opinion: Bankrupt – A $3.5 billion Rose Quarter Freeway widening project
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Opinion: Bankrupt – A $3.5 billion Rose Quarter Freeway widening project

Joe Cortright argues ODOT's Rose Quarter project has grown from a $450M approval to a $3.5B estimate, with a $2B funding gap.

Aug 14, 2026

POLL: Do you believe democratic socialism poses a threat to America’s constitutional system?
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POLL: Do you believe democratic socialism poses a threat to America’s constitutional system?

A reader poll asks whether democratic socialism conflicts with America's constitutional institutions.

Aug 13, 2026

Law firm opposing income tax initiative sought to influence ballot title, summary
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Law firm opposing income tax initiative sought to influence ballot title, summary

Pacifica Law Group, AG Nick Brown's former firm, sent letters urging the AGO to shape ballot language for I-645.

Aug 13, 2026

Opinion: ‘Fauci is at least being asked questions’
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Opinion: ‘Fauci is at least being asked questions’

Rob Anderson argues Dr. Alan Melnick should face scrutiny over COVID policies, nursing home deaths, and vaccine campaigns before retiring.

Aug 13, 2026

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to rule soon on limiting vote-by-mail in midterms
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to rule soon on limiting vote-by-mail in midterms

A federal judge expanded a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's vote-by-mail executive order 12 weeks before Election Day.

Aug 12, 2026

Letter: The 223,000 aren't children refusing vegetables — they've read the menu
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Letter: The 223,000 aren't children refusing vegetables — they've read the menu

Teso cites a Knight Foundation survey of 12,000 people finding the top reason nonvoters stay home is disliking candidates, followed by doubting their vote matters.

Aug 12, 2026

Campaigns begin for girls sports, parental rights, income tax initiatives
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Campaigns begin for girls sports, parental rights, income tax initiatives

Let's Go Washington has launched campaigns for three November ballot initiatives covering income tax repeal, parental rights, and girls sports eligibility.

Aug 12, 2026

Opinion: Democrats – A time for choosing Communism or the Constitution?
Opinion

Opinion: Democrats – A time for choosing Communism or the Constitution?

Nancy Churchill argues moderate Democrats now face a choice between the Constitution and a DSA platform that includes abolishing the Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court.

Aug 12, 2026

Letter: Why judicial activism threatens Washington Democracy
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Letter: Why judicial activism threatens Washington Democracy

Jonathan Hines argues a Thurston County judge canceled a Let's Go Washington hearing before sponsors could present their legal arguments.

Aug 12, 2026

VIDEO: Striking workers add to deficit risk for Washington jobless fund
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VIDEO: Striking workers add to deficit risk for Washington jobless fund

Washington paid $565,700 in unemployment benefits to 151 striking workers in the first seven months of the year.

Aug 11, 2026

$20M in long-term care money for WA immigrants to cover fewer than 200 people
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$20M in long-term care money for WA immigrants to cover fewer than 200 people

Washington lawmakers approved nearly $20M expecting to cover about 1,200 noncitizens, but federal rule changes mean only 173 will retain long-term care coverage.

Aug 11, 2026

Battle Ground City Council approves public invocations at future meetings
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Battle Ground City Council approves public invocations at future meetings

Battle Ground councilors voted 5-1 to allow up to three-minute public invocations before future regular council meetings.

Aug 11, 2026

Gluesenkamp Perez attacks Braun on abortion as battle begins for WA House seat
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Gluesenkamp Perez attacks Braun on abortion as battle begins for WA House seat

Gluesenkamp Perez is spending six figures on an ad featuring Braun's recorded comments about rolling back Washington's abortion law.

Aug 11, 2026

Small aircraft crash near Daybreak Airport
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Small aircraft crash near Daybreak Airport

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Daybreak Airport in La Center, leaving both occupants with serious injuries.

Aug 11, 2026

Opinion: Washington state’s rainy day fund won’t help fire victims
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Opinion: Washington state’s rainy day fund won’t help fire victims

Rep. John Ley says Washington's reserves sit at about 5.6 percent, the lowest in the nation, leaving little for wildfire relief.

Aug 10, 2026

Letter: Clark County 2027 – New leaders will inherit some very big decisions
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Letter: Clark County 2027 – New leaders will inherit some very big decisions

Peter Bracchi calls for a publicly accessible transition report covering unresolved oversight, major spending, and long-term policy decisions crossing into 2027.

Aug 10, 2026