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Washington hits the accelerator on incentivizing the switch to electric vehicles
Last year, Gov. Jay Inslee said Washington will follow California’s lead and ban the sale of new gas-powered automobiles in the state by 2035.
A new alternative to controlled burns introduced in Congress
…t of tools to curb potential tinderbox undergrowth. Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers introduces the FORESTS Act, a bill aimed at promoting proactive management of federal forest…
As weather heats up, Rep. Peter Abbarno warns swimmers of deadly cold-water shock risk
Rep. Peter Abbarno warns swimmers about the deadly risk of cold-water shock in Washington’s waterways during hot temperatures, advocating for awareness and the imple…
Opinion: The state overpaid unemployment benefits during the pandemic and Washington taxpayers are footing the bill
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes ESD officials need to provide the public with more transparency into its internal policies.
Four escaped juveniles from King County arrested in Clark County
…e assistance of unmanned aircraft systems and the Southwest Washington Regional SWAT team.
Opinion: The 2023 Legislature finished its work on affordable housing, but what did they actually change?
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes there is more to be done to address affordable housing, much can be achieved without increas…
Opinion: Legislature 2023: Has the legislature come to its senses by not passing House Bill 1628?
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes House Bill 1628 will, in the long term, only continue to increase the cost of housing, produ…
Local student wins honors at state essay and oration contests
Elizabeth Swift (center), a Ridgefield High School junior, has been selected as a statewide winner of two prestigious essay/oration contests sponsored…
Opinion: The state overpaid unemployment benefits during the pandemic and now doesn’t want the money back
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center states that ESD officials need to provide the public with more transparency into its internal policie…
Opinion: Washington is losing the battle to build enough housing but could reverse the trend with a simple change
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes a simple change will reverse the negative housing availability trend, all without increasing…
Opinion: Despite record revenues and being the only state in the nation not giving broad tax relief, Washington House Democrats are considering increasing taxes
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes House Bill 1628 will not solve housing affordability in either the ownership, rental or comm…
PAL CSI Happy Hour fundraiser event scheduled for Thu., March 23
The Police Activities League of SW Washington (PAL) recently announced its upcoming Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Happy Hour fundraiser event.