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Subject of fireworks brought a passionate response to Clark County Council Time
Clark County councilors heard nearly two hours of public comment on fireworks Wednesday, ultimately deciding to revisit the topic later in the year.
Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Sen. Perry Dozier
Sen. Perry Dozier criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signing of HB 1296, calling it a partisan move that rolls back key parental rights established by Initiative 2081.
Sun Bucks program returns to provide summer food support for Washington children
Washington families will again receive summer food benefits through the SUN Bucks program, with up to 620,000 children eligible this year.
Opinion: Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington’s history into law
Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s new budget, calling it the largest tax increase in state history and warning that its burdens on businesses and consumers outweigh the benefits.
Opinion: Work? Strike? Whatever; Employers now required to pay union members not to work
A new Washington law allows striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, a move Elizabeth New argues will unfairly burden employers and encourage more frequent and prolonged strikes.
Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
Governor Bob Ferguson approved Washington’s new $77.8 billion budget and tax package Tuesday, raising business taxes and the gas tax to close a multibillion-dollar shortfall.
WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite
Governor Ferguson signed legislation overhauling Washington’s parental rights law, keeping parts of Initiative 2081 while immediately enacting significant changes to student and parent protections.
Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed
A new Washington state law removes parental notification requirements for student medical and mental health issues, reversing protections established by a 2023 voter-approved initiative.
Industry leaders hope to convince Clark County to not ban fireworks
Fireworks vendors and nonprofit partners plan to speak out against a proposed Clark County ban that would take effect in 2026.
CCRP issues ‘Call to Action’ to oppose proposed fireworks ban
The Clark County Republican Party is urging residents to attend Wednesday’s Council meeting to oppose a proposed countywide fireworks ban.
TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost
Rep. John Ley is raising concerns over TriMet’s escalating light rail vehicle costs for the IBR project, calling for fiscal transparency and alternatives.
Councilor Leslie Lewallen releases statement opposing countywide fireworks ban ahead of Clark County Council vote
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen has released a statement opposing a proposed countywide fireworks ban, urging Clark County leaders to protect personal freedoms ahead of Wednesday’s vote.