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Opinion: Ecology’s war on private wells
Opinion

Opinion: Ecology’s war on private wells

Nancy Churchill argues a Department of Ecology lawsuit and related legislation threaten long-held private well water rights across Washington state.

Feb 17, 2026

VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
Politics

VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate

Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours of debate and multiple rejected amendments.

Feb 16, 2026

Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them
Opinion

Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them

Rob Anderson and a concerned Ridgefield parent allege Ridgefield School District repeatedly failed to redact student names in public records releases tied to a cheer coach investigation.

Feb 16, 2026

‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up
Politics

‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up

A new forecast projects $827 million more in revenue for Washington’s current budget, offering relief as lawmakers finalize a supplemental spending plan.

Feb 16, 2026

Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
Opinion

Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount

Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state.

Feb 16, 2026

Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page
Politics

Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page

Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley.

Feb 16, 2026

Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval
Politics

Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval

The Washington State House passed House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, to update alcohol warehousing statutes and allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the sa…

Feb 16, 2026

Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House
Politics

Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House

The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in construction.

Feb 16, 2026

Letter: ‘As a lifetime resident of Clark County I am disturbed regarding what I witnessed’
Opinion

Letter: ‘As a lifetime resident of Clark County I am disturbed regarding what I witnessed’

Sally Snyder describes lewd conduct, threatening language, and safety concerns she says she witnessed at the Feb. 11 Clark County Council meeting.

Feb 16, 2026

Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasons
Sports

Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasons

Ethan Harris and Brooklynn Haywood lead Camas and Union into the Class 4A bi-district playoffs with state tournament berths on the line.

Feb 14, 2026

Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’

Anna Miller questions the Clark County Council’s authority to pass a resolution on ICE and urges members to focus on core county responsibilities.

Feb 14, 2026

U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete
News

U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Puyallup School District over its handling of a sexual assault allegation involving wrestler Kallie Keeler.

Feb 13, 2026

Letter: ‘People who have entered illegally must face the consequences of their actions’
Opinion

Letter: ‘People who have entered illegally must face the consequences of their actions’

Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the County Council should not pass immigration-related resolutions and says laws must be followed or changed through proper channels.

Feb 13, 2026

The Enspire Extravaganza: Advancing art and community engagement for a brighter future
Youth

The Enspire Extravaganza: Advancing art and community engagement for a brighter future

Enspire Arts brings more than 150 local artists to the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Feb. 28, featuring student ambassadors and a world premiere by composer Nicole Buetti.

Feb 13, 2026

Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise
Opinion

Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise

Neighbors for a Better Crossing challenges IBR’s seismic claims and promotes a reuse-and-tunnel alternative they say would save billions at the I-5 crossing.

Feb 13, 2026

Letter: ‘Our forefathers warned us to assemble when government rules over We The People’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Our forefathers warned us to assemble when government rules over We The People’

La Center resident Kimberlee Goheen Elbon criticizes the County Council’s handling of immigration-related meetings and urges residents to assemble and speak out.

Feb 13, 2026

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House
Politics

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House

The House unanimously passed HB 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update Medicaid reimbursement for emergency ambulance services and maintain federal compliance.

Feb 13, 2026

Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’

Ken Vance criticizes recent Clark County Council meeting conduct and calls for increased security and stronger leadership from Chair Sue Marshall.

Feb 13, 2026