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Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of non-emergency hospital services and supports HB 2250 to restore residency-base…
Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project
…dge Replacement Project, criminal sentencing standards, and ongoing state responsibilities in his latest legislative update.
Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers
…n. John Braun argues that fraud and nepotism within Washington’s Community Reinvestment Plan undermine taxpayer trust and calls for stronger accountability through Senate Bill 6205.
Rep. Kevin Waters sponsors bill that would strengthen wildfire prevention and provide counties with a new revenue option
House Bill 2653 would allow Washington counties to manage fuel breaks on federally owned land near roadways and retain revenue from timber sales tied to wildfire prevention wor…
Clark County Council discusses statement regarding ICE
…County Council members debated whether issuing a statement on ICE would ease community concerns or further complicate law enforcement operations in the county.
Beaver Bay Campground reservations open this week before grand re-opening Memorial Day weekend
Beaver Bay Campground on the Lewis River will reopen May 22 following major renovations, with campsite reservations opening Jan. 30 through PacifiCorp.
Grand Finale of Brush Strokes in Motion this Fri. & Sat. at RedDoor features Mathieson & Clarkson
RedDoor Gallery will wrap up its Brush Strokes in Motion series with live art demonstrations by Cheryl Mathieson and Matthew Clarkson during two afternoon events in Camas.
County manager seeks volunteer for open seat on Arts Commission
Clark County is seeking applications from residents of unincorporated areas to fill a two-year, at-large position on the Clark County Arts Commission.
Leslie Lewallen stays and fights for Washington as director of Future 42 Clark County
…ding the Clark County chapter of Future 42, a new organization focused on policy advocacy, accountability, and engaging persuadable voters at the local and state level.
Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’
Retired judge Dave Larson argues that prioritizing political power over constitutional principles has undermined representative government and calls for renewed ci…
Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting
Rob Anderson urges residents to closely watch an upcoming Clark County Council meeting where an immigration-related resolution and proposed rule chang…
Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis
An opinion column arguing that Washington’s energy code has driven up housing costs and outlining how HB 2486 aims to limit those impacts for smalle…