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Tesla opens doors of first Vancouver location
Business

Tesla opens doors of first Vancouver location

One of the largest names in electric vehicles has opened in Vancouver and is putting a charge into the local market. Tesla has arrived in Clark County.

Feb 1, 2023

Firmly Planted Family Resource Center announces plans for move to larger facility
News

Firmly Planted Family Resource Center announces plans for move to larger facility

With over 1,000 students enrolled in dozens of supplementary classes, the center is ‘bursting at the seams’ of its current facility.

Feb 1, 2023

Heritage Trees at Parker’s Landing Historical Park receive life-extending care
News

Heritage Trees at Parker’s Landing Historical Park receive life-extending care

During a clear morning with Mt. Hood in sight, and a temperature of 28 degrees with a windchill, three trucks and five men from Cascade Tree Works arrived at Parker’s Landing Historical Park. The t…

Feb 1, 2023

Washington ranked ninth worst state in the nation for fines and fees collected per resident
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Washington ranked ninth worst state in the nation for fines and fees collected per resident

In 2020 Washington collected more than $234.7 million in fines and fees, meaning state and local governments collected $30.47 in fines and fees for every resident of the Evergreen State.

Feb 1, 2023

Opinion: Abortion bills move forward, including SB 5242, eliminating cost-sharing for enrollees
Opinion

Opinion: Abortion bills move forward, including SB 5242, eliminating cost-sharing for enrollees

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains that dictating what insurers cover and what their copays and deductibles look like impacts all those who buy insurance and pay premiums in W…

Feb 1, 2023

Chuck Green joins the city of Ridgefield as public works director
Community News

Chuck Green joins the city of Ridgefield as public works director

On Tuesday (Jan. 31), the city of Ridgefield announced that Chuck Green has accepted the position of public works director for the city.

Feb 1, 2023

Democratic proposal for compulsory voting is ‘un-American,’ senators say
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Democratic proposal for compulsory voting is ‘un-American,’ senators say

Unprecedented in U.S., bill would require Washington residents to cast ballots in every major election, end right not to vote.

Feb 1, 2023

SW Washington chess tournament for students set for Saturday
Youth

SW Washington chess tournament for students set for Saturday

Entry fees have been paid by the Washington High School Chess Association and the Chess Enrichment Association for high school and middle school students wanting to play in the Southwest Washington…

Feb 1, 2023

Permit-to-purchase, assault weapons ban pass out of Washington House Committee
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Permit-to-purchase, assault weapons ban pass out of Washington House Committee

Two controversial firearms bills have passed out of the Washington House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee.

Jan 31, 2023

Damar Hamlin’s recovery energizes Americans’ belief in prayer
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Damar Hamlin’s recovery energizes Americans’ belief in prayer

‘Perhaps the hearts of the rising generation will be more open to the very real power of faith.’

Jan 31, 2023

County Council seeks volunteer to fill position for Drainage District No. 5
Community News

County Council seeks volunteer to fill position for Drainage District No. 5

The Clark County Council is seeking nominations and applications to fill a vacant position on the three-member board that oversees Drainage Improvement District No. 5.

Jan 31, 2023

Opinion: Hang together or hang separately
Opinion

Opinion: Hang together or hang separately

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill discusses the current dilemma for Republicans.

Jan 31, 2023

Opinion: Capital gains income tax case: Three possible rulings
Opinion

Opinion: Capital gains income tax case: Three possible rulings

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center points out that Washington State government officials, however, stand alone claiming a capital gains tax is an ‘excise tax.’

Jan 31, 2023

County seeks applicants for three openings on Animal Protection Advisory Board
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County seeks applicants for three openings on Animal Protection Advisory Board

County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for several open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board.

Jan 31, 2023

Woodland High Schools Career and Technical Education students fixed a car which will be auctioned on Fri., Feb. 17
Youth

Woodland High Schools Career and Technical Education students fixed a car which will be auctioned on Fri., Feb. 17

Students in the auto repair classes worked on a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS replacing and repairing different components in the car’s powertrain and brakes while also performing needed maintenance an…

Jan 31, 2023

Where are they now? WSU assistant baseball coach shined at Skyview HS
Sports

Where are they now? WSU assistant baseball coach shined at Skyview HS

Jake Valentine, a 2004 graduate of Skyview High School, has moved up the coaching ranks, and this past weekend, the Washington State assistant was one of the guest speakers at the prestigious North…

Jan 30, 2023

Democrat lawmaker: No broad-based tax relief for Washingtonians
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Democrat lawmaker: No broad-based tax relief for Washingtonians

While other states are lowering taxes, Majority Leader Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon throws cold water on the idea of broad-based tax relief this year in Washington.

Jan 30, 2023

Opinion: SB 5639 would prohibit recertification of exemptions from WA Cares’ payroll tax
Opinion

Opinion: SB 5639 would prohibit recertification of exemptions from WA Cares’ payroll tax

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center reminds lawmakers that voters have told the Legislature more than once, and in different ways, that WA Cares is not a good solution.

Jan 30, 2023