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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…
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…
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
…e fireworks ban, urging Clark County leaders to protect personal freedoms ahead of Wednesday’s vote.
Opinion: ‘Vancouver doesn’t have to end up like Portland or LA’
…t now to restrict public homeless camps, warning that inaction could mirror outcomes seen in Portland and Los Angeles.
VPS celebrates opening of Endeavour Technical Trades Center
…and opening of the Endeavour Technical Trades Center at Hudson’s Bay High School, a privately funded project supporting career training in construction and technical trades.
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
A new Washington state law will require gun buyers to obtain a permit from the State Patrol starting in 2027, adding fees and training requirements beyond…
Washington history firsts that happened in Washougal
Washougal was home to several Washington state firsts, including the earliest school district and first non-Indigenous settler north of the Columbia River.
Opinion: ‘Governor Ferguson agrees parents have no rights’
Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood criticized Governor Ferguson for signing HB 1296, calling it a direct attack on parental rights in Washington.
Opinion: What is liberty worth?
…hill explores how the lure of federal funding erodes local control, using real examples from Washington and rural America.