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Opinion: Study shows 2025’s record tax increases reduce Washington’s GDP growth and worker pay
Todd Myers writes that a new economic analysis projects Washington’s 2025 tax increases will slow GDP growth and reduce wages over the next several years.
City of Washougal advances overcrossing design for 32nd St Rail Crossing Project
Washougal officials have selected an overcrossing design for the 32nd Street Rail Crossing Project, aiming to improve safety and reduce traffic delays caused by frequent train blockages.
Letter: Facts aren’t political
Brian Kendall writes that disagreements about the LEOFF 1 pension debate should begin with accurate facts rather than misinformation.
Opinion: Trails, roadways and crosswalks
Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats hiking trails that cross roadways and whether pedestrians automatically have the right-of-way.
Business Profile: Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies making a difference for pollinators
Joy Bochsler’s Battle Ground shop offers honey, equipment, and classes while helping educate the community about protecting pollinators.
Opinion: Supreme Court’s ruling should end state’s bullying of the La Center School District
Ken Vance argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental rights in education could influence the ongoing dispute between the La Center School District and Washington state officials over gen…
State high school basketball: Five local teams to play in quarterfinal games Thursday, March 5
Five Clark County basketball teams advanced to state quarterfinal games after Columbia River, Columbia Adventist, Evergreen, and Seton Catholic won Wednesday and Union had already secured its spot.
Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges Oregon Legislators to demand full audit of IBR project, echoing Washington’s HB 2669
Gary Clark of Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges Oregon lawmakers to pursue an audit of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project similar to Washington’s HB 2669 proposal.
Opinion: ‘Privacy’ is not a license for government secrecy – Supreme Court’s Mirabelli Ruling puts Washington’s school parental notification policies on notice
Vicki Murray argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental notification policies could affect Washington’s approach to student gender identity nondisclosure in schools.
WA Senate narrowly advances bill to reduce education spending by $176M through 2031
The Washington Senate passed a bill by a 25-24 vote that would reduce and delay some education funding to help address the state’s budget shortfall.
Opinion: Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s hidden carbon tax hits hard
Opinion, columns, Washington state, Climate Commitment Act, CCA Washington, Washington carbon tax debate, Washington gas prices, Nancy Churchill, Dangerous Rhetoric, Washington climate policy, Wash…
Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services moves closer to becoming law
A bill from Rep. David Stuebe updating Medicaid reimbursement for emergency ambulance services passed the Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk.