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Washington House passes bill allowing police pursuits under limited circumstances
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Washington House passes bill allowing police pursuits under limited circumstances

Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 would lower the threshold for police pursuits from ‘probable cause’ to ‘reasonable suspicion’ in cases of those suspected of committing the most serious crimes.

Apr 12, 2023

To save lives, Senate should stand its ground on reform of failed drug-possession law, says Republican leader
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To save lives, Senate should stand its ground on reform of failed drug-possession law, says Republican leader

The Washington State Senate and House of Representatives are at odds over a bill that would make possession of hard drugs a misdemeanor rather than a gross misdemeanor, with the Senate arguing that…

Apr 12, 2023

Drivers should plan for daytime delays on northbound I-5 through Woodland Thursday (April 13)
Transportation

Drivers should plan for daytime delays on northbound I-5 through Woodland Thursday (April 13)

Maintenance crews will use a rolling slowdown on northbound I-5 approaching the North Fork Lewis River Bridge to install a temporary bridge deck patch after a hole was discovered in the center trav…

Apr 12, 2023

Senate unanimously passes Rep. Kevin Waters legislation banning the sale of products with dangerous combination of substances
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Senate unanimously passes Rep. Kevin Waters legislation banning the sale of products with dangerous combination of substances

Washington state has passed a bill prohibiting the sale of products that combine alcohol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) due to public safety concerns and potential future prevalence.

Apr 12, 2023

Rep. Paul Harris bill to protect victims of negligent driving is one step closer to becoming law
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Rep. Paul Harris bill to protect victims of negligent driving is one step closer to becoming law

House Bill 1112 would allow judges, at their discretion, to impose criminal penalties for negligent driving involving the death of a vulnerable victim.

Apr 12, 2023

Opinion: Just in time to avoid 2/3 vote requirement, new property tax increase bill introduced
Opinion

Opinion: Just in time to avoid 2/3 vote requirement, new property tax increase bill introduced

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares the latest efforts by the majority party to raise taxes on Washington residents.

Apr 12, 2023

Parking lot repairs at Klineline Pond entrance of Salmon Creek Regional Park to being April 19
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Parking lot repairs at Klineline Pond entrance of Salmon Creek Regional Park to being April 19

Contractor to repair damaged concrete at entrance to bridge over Salmon Creek in Klineline Pond parking lot at Salmon Creek Regional Park, with work expected to be completed by April 21.

Apr 12, 2023

City of Vancouver shares results of PFAS water sampling
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City of Vancouver shares results of PFAS water sampling

Vancouver has conducted its first round of testing for PFAS in water supplies, with three wellfields showing results above the State Action Levels, and the city has taken several actions, including…

Apr 12, 2023

Opinion: SB 5103, to make the state pay more of its way for the health care it takes on, needs House vote
Opinion

Opinion: SB 5103, to make the state pay more of its way for the health care it takes on, needs House vote

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes we need more competition, innovation and educated consumers to help contain health care costs, not fewer people paying for health care.

Apr 11, 2023

Annual Battle Ground Public Schools plant and greenhouse sales coming soon
Youth

Annual Battle Ground Public Schools plant and greenhouse sales coming soon

Battle Ground Public Schools’ horticulture and FFA programs will hold public sales of annual and perennial bedding and flowering plants, vegetable starts, and hanging baskets grown by students and…

Apr 11, 2023

Bill to end advisory votes on tax increases passes the Washington Legislature
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Bill to end advisory votes on tax increases passes the Washington Legislature

Washington state is one step closer to eliminating non-binding advisory votes on tax increases from the ballot, with Senate Bill 5082 passing the House of Representatives and heading to Governor Ja…

Apr 11, 2023

Opinion: Dishonesty and depravity define progressive politics
Opinion

Opinion: Dishonesty and depravity define progressive politics

Vincent Cavaleri of the Silent Majority Foundation states that ‘self-governance simply put, is the autonomy of a people to decide its present and future.’

Apr 11, 2023

Feds billed taxpayers to pitch silence-conservatives schemes to Big Tech
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Feds billed taxpayers to pitch silence-conservatives schemes to Big Tech

Taxpayers were reportedly billed for the development and marketing of censorship schemes to Big Tech by the US government, according to a report by Margot Cleveland from the Federalist.

Apr 11, 2023

Opinion: The case against the Interstate Bridge Replacement
Opinion

Opinion: The case against the Interstate Bridge Replacement

City Observatory has carefully studied the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement project and identified serious flaws which endanger this project.

Apr 11, 2023

Woodland High School announces the 33rd Annual FFA Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6
Youth

Woodland High School announces the 33rd Annual FFA Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6

Woodland High School’s agriculture department is hosting their 33rd Annual FFA Plant Sale, offering a wide variety of plants grown by horticulture students and providing valuable business and profe…

Apr 11, 2023

Opinion: “Not-Democrats” need to find common ground
Opinion

Opinion: “Not-Democrats” need to find common ground

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill asks: ‘Can we focus on this issue, the weaponization of government?’

Apr 11, 2023

UPDATE: All I-5 northbound lanes near Woodland reopened
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UPDATE: All I-5 northbound lanes near Woodland reopened

All northbound lanes of I-5 near Dike Road, north of Woodland, were closed due to a debris and rock slide, and drivers should use an alternate route and avoid the area.

Apr 10, 2023

Agape Christian Academy plans new private high school in Camas
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Agape Christian Academy plans new private high school in Camas

Agape Christian Academy, formerly Camas Christian Academy, has been a K-8 private school system for years, but starting next academic year, the academy will offer a high school.

Apr 10, 2023