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Opinion: Why does Spokane have a homeless problem?
Nancy Churchill argues Spokane’s rising homelessness stems from policy choices—soft camping rules and hands-off policing—rather than housing costs alone, and says new federal directives favor an en…
Vancouver Fire responds to water rescue at Wintler Park
Vancouver Fire crews searched the Columbia River after a 52-year-old man disappeared while trying to retrieve property near Wintler Park; the effort has shifted to recovery.
Trump targets Housing First policies in WA with new federal funding mandate
A new Trump executive order threatens to pull federal funding from Washington cities that keep Housing First strategies, steering money toward treatment-first programs and stricter street policies.
These new Washington laws take effect July 27
More than 300 Washington laws—including changes on policing grants, housing parking rules, special-education age limits, and medical-debt reporting—take effect July 27.
Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits
Todd Myers says more than 70% of CO2 tax spending in Washington’s 2025-27 budget goes to bureaucracy and planning—not projects with measurable environmental gains.
Cities of Camas/Washougal seeking committee members for ‘For and Against’ ballot statements for RFA
Camas and Washougal invite residents to join “For” or “Against” committees that will draft voter-pamphlet statements on forming a Regional Fire Authority; notices of interest are due July 31.
Call for nominations: Commission on Aging’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award
Clark County’s Commission on Aging is seeking nominations for its 6th annual Silver Citizen Award honoring residents 60+ who make outstanding community contributions. Submissions due Aug. 29.
Vancouver Fire responds to multiple house fires
Vancouver Fire crews contained two burning homes and a brush fire in Oak Creek Mobile Home Park; five residents were displaced, no injuries reported.
Sunday event offers opportunity for area voters to meet and greet CCRP-endorsed Charter Review Commission candidates
Voters can meet CCRP-endorsed Charter Review Commission candidates and hear from WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh at a July 27 event in Battle Ground.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee bans transgender athletes from women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories, aligning with a Trump executive order and recent NCAA changes.
Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government
Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center argues that most CO2 tax revenue in Washington is spent on bureaucracy, not direct environmental benefits. He calls for science-based reforms.
Opinion: A brief history of turn signals
Doug Dahl explores the evolution of turn signal laws in Washington and how current rules fall short. He encourages drivers to go beyond the minimum to improve safety.