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WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran
Kent resigned his top intelligence role after opposing U.S. involvement in Iran, criticizing both the administration’s policy and claims of an imminent Iranian threat.
Letter: Our way or the highway?
City emails and memos revealed a clash over hiring control for the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, highlighting the city’s behind-the-scenes influence as public tension mounted in Vancouver.
Opinion: The ballooning cost of the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington is unjustified
Transit agencies saw ridership fall even as population grew, yet the proposed I-5 bridge replacement now comes with a 240% higher price tag than first estimated.
Opinion: America’s newest anti-war activist – Joe Kent
Lars Larson criticizes Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to Iran strikes, questioning Kent’s stance as global threats persist.
Opinion: Let’s make Washington state affordable for everyone
Rep. David Stuebe criticizes state lawmakers’ spending increases and calls for tax relief, budget reforms, and restored funding for essential services across Washington.
Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session
Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue.
‘An upward trajectory’: Petroleum expert on Iran conflict’s impact on gas prices
Drivers in Washington are facing steeper costs at the pump due to supply disruptions, increased taxes, and a closed oil shipping route, which together raise expenses for businesses and consumers.
Opinion: Legislature agrees to increased spending in Supplemental Budget
Washington lawmakers approved an $80.2 billion supplemental budget, banking on an income tax that is uncertain to withstand legal and electoral tests despite increasing spending beyond revenue proj…
Letter: ‘Only Florida has a more regressive tax structure than Washington’
Washington households earning the least pay 13.8% in taxes, while the wealthiest 1% pay only 4.1%, according to Camas resident Anthony Teso’s letter.
Battle Ground Citizen of the Year for 2025 announced & celebration planned
Johanna Hyatt has helped lead fundraising events, library initiatives, and aid for multiple local nonprofits during over a decade of community service in Battle Ground.
Clark College State of the College Address highlights achievements, challenges and regional impact
Clark College’s annual address showcased student achievements, rising enrollment, robust scholarships, and workforce-driven academic programs influencing the regional economy in Southwest Washington.
Opinion: ‘I-5 Bridge replacement plan does not accomplish the needs of the project’
Transportation architect Kevin Peterson outlines why the current I-5 Bridge proposal falls short on mobility, urban design, and transit, and offers alternative solutions including BRT and urban int…