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In Opinion, Anna Miller argues Lockheed/Sikorsky privately funded the new White House granite helicopter pad, costing taxpayers nothing.
In Opinion, Ridgefield physician R. Myles Dickason calls Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's Ukraine stance hollow without suspending arms funding to Israel.
In Opinion, Jason Mercier argues I-645 would repeal Washington's new 9.9% income tax before it takes effect in 2028.
Washington's new 9.9% high-earner income tax is now forecast to bring in $9.4 billion in 2029-31, but a ballot initiative could repeal it first.
Todd Myers says the past legislative session may be a turning point for Washingtonians on state policy.
Edward Aruja, 32, was airlifted after his motorcycle crossed the center line on Route 503 near milepost 41 at about 5:20 p.m.
In Opinion, Lars Larson argues government-subsidized housing costs twice as much to build yet rents at private market rates.
Washougal School District's 90-day review could close Hathaway Elementary, saving over $1M per year to reduce class sizes.
In Opinion, Karen Crowley argues nonpartisanship means refusing to back parties or candidates, not staying silent on policy.
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Letter: ‘So let the nay sayers nay say’
Anna Miller argues Lockheed/Sikorsky privately funded the new White House granite helicopter pad, costing taxpayers nothing.
Letter: One standard for Ukrainian and Palestinian lives
Ridgefield physician R. Myles Dickason calls Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's Ukraine stance hollow without suspending arms funding to Israel.
Opinion: Washington’s I-645 – Repealing the new 9.9% income tax with a current statutory million-dollar exemption
Jason Mercier argues I-645 would repeal Washington's new 9.9% income tax before it takes effect in 2028.
With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders
Washington's new 9.9% high-earner income tax is now forecast to bring in $9.4 billion in 2029-31, but a ballot initiative could repeal it first.
Clark County Republican Women to host dinner event with Todd Myers
Todd Myers says the past legislative session may be a turning point for Washingtonians on state policy.
Three injured in head-on collision near Lake Merwin
Edward Aruja, 32, was airlifted after his motorcycle crossed the center line on Route 503 near milepost 41 at about 5:20 p.m.
Opinion: The myth of ‘affordable housing’
Lars Larson argues government-subsidized housing costs twice as much to build yet rents at private market rates.
Washougal School District begins consolidation and modernization review process
Washougal School District's 90-day review could close Hathaway Elementary, saving over $1M per year to reduce class sizes.
Opinion: Nonpartisan. Not neutral.
Karen Crowley argues nonpartisanship means refusing to back parties or candidates, not staying silent on policy.
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