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Candidates for Clark County Council and two legislative districts clashed over taxes, water rights, and data centers at a Ridgefield forum.
In Opinion, Skyview runners Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff walked off the course Sept. 15 to protest competing against a biological male from Camas.
In Opinion, ADF filed a SCOTUS emergency application for Puyallup wrestler Kallie Keeler, 15, who says she was sexually assaulted in a December 2025 match.
In Opinion, Sarah Mittelman cites a 27-0 DSA resolution calling Harless a "member in good standing" who will legislate in alignment with the DSA national platform.
In Opinion, Non-K-12 spending surged $20.88 billion (82%) since 2019, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total state budget growth.
In Opinion, I-001 received 51% support and I-638 received 56% support in a new Let's Go Washington poll on the two initiatives.
CEO Sesany Fennie-Jones will publicly announce the organization's new name and brand identity at the Oct. 15 event.
WDFW postponed the Oct 9 razor clam season opener after domoic acid levels rose to or past DOH safety guidelines on multiple coastal beaches.
Ridgefield City Council unanimously adopted a moratorium on new gas stations while reviewing development regulations.
In Opinion, Nancy Churchill argues a Seattle PAC misrepresented a hospital crisis rooted in hidden losses from 2022 to 2024 to attack Rep. Baumgartner.
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Candidates for state and county elected offices outline priorities at Ridgefield forum
Candidates for Clark County Council and two legislative districts clashed over taxes, water rights, and data centers at a Ridgefield forum.
Skyview girls share the reason for their decision not to compete against biological male
Skyview runners Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff walked off the course Sept. 15 to protest competing against a biological male from Camas.
VIDEO: Puyallup high school wrestler takes fight for girls-only sports to SCOTUS
ADF filed a SCOTUS emergency application for Puyallup wrestler Kallie Keeler, 15, who says she was sexually assaulted in a December 2025 match.
Opinion: Who will Kim Harless represent in Olympia?
Mittelman cites a 27-0 DSA resolution calling Harless a "member in good standing" who will legislate in alignment with the DSA national platform.
Opinion: Is McCleary really to blame for Washington’s budget woes?
Non-K-12 spending surged $20.88 billion (82%) since 2019, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total state budget growth.
New poll shows support for parent’s right to know and fairness in girls’ sports
I-001 received 51% support and I-638 received 56% support in a new Let's Go Washington poll on the two initiatives.
Council for the Homeless to celebrate 37 years at Gathering for Change
CEO Sesany Fennie-Jones will publicly announce the organization's new name and brand identity at the Oct. 15 event.
Razor clam digs on coastal beaches postponed until further notice due to spike in marine toxins
WDFW postponed the Oct. 9 razor clam season opener after domoic acid levels rose to or past DOH safety guidelines on multiple coastal beaches.
Ridgefield City Council adopts moratorium on new gas stations
Ridgefield City Council unanimously adopted a moratorium on new gas stations while reviewing development regulations.
Opinion: A desperate campaign spreads rural healthcare lies
Churchill argues a Seattle PAC misrepresented a hospital crisis rooted in hidden losses from 2022 to 2024 to attack Rep. Baumgartner.
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