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Opinion: Two state governors put political contributions above children
Larson argues Kotek and Ferguson are passing on billions in federal scholarship funds to protect union political donations.
Four takeaways from the Gluesenkamp Perez-Braun debate
…clashed on the Iran war, gas taxes, income tax, and the $15 billion I-5 bridge in a KOIN6 debate.
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.
City manager submits recommended 2027/28 biennial budget to Vancouver City Council
Vancouver's recommended 2027/28 budget totals $2.3 billion, including $706.4 million in capital investments.
County councilors discuss letter regarding timing, cost of SAVE Act
Clark County Council debated sending a letter on SAVE Act timing and costs, settling on asking the auditor for county-specific facts.
With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders
….9% high-earner income tax is now forecast to bring in $9.4 billion in 2029-31, but a ballot initiative could repeal it first.
VIDEO: Unfunded and over budget – The $15 billion gamble on I-5 bridge project
Phase one of the I-5 bridge project lacks $1.4 billion in funding, yet both states say they must proceed to avoid losing federal dollars.
Opinion: I-5 transportation infrastructure across the Columbia River
…a River transit mode share via LRT would require $25 to $45 billion or more over roughly five decades.
Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ for parents’ rights. Vote ‘YES’ on I-001
Churchill argues I-001 restores parental notice and record access that HB 1296 stripped from Washington families in 2025.
Opinion: Two bridges, one expanding bill
Bracchi traces how the IBR's estimated cost grew from roughly $3B to $14.4B as Vancouver's Bridge Shelter adds millions in annual operating costs alongside existing homelessness programs.
Letter: Olympia out-of-control spending
…k argues Democrats increased Washington's tax burden by $18 billion over two sessions while creating a projected $1 billion 2027 deficit.
Vancouver Fire Department responds to residential structure fire on NE 35th Street
Nine apparatus and 25 firefighters battled a well-involved two-story house fire on NE 35th Street Sunday evening with no injuries reported.